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Franklin's
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
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Franklin's
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023

6 - Soap dispenser observed blocked by trash cans and not easily accessible to allow for proper hand washing. * Trashcans were relocated.
8 - Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the bar area. * Soap was provided.
20 Ambient air temperature of reach-in refrigerator observed at 55 degrees F and not at 41 degrees F as required. * Food items in reach-in refrigerator observed at 40- 41 degrees f when probed with thermometer. - Food items were relocated to under counter refrigerator and walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 - Walk-in cooler interior door observed damaged. -Reach-in refrigerator observed defective.
47 -Debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Food debris on bottom surface of under counter freezer.
51 Water stained tiles observed in men's restroom.
53 -Ceiling surfaces above reach-in refrigerator observed stained. - Debris observed on exit door in kitchen area and surrounding wall surfaces. - Debris and glass observed on flooring surface in 2nd bar area. - Water observed on flooring surface in electrical panel storage area.
53 - Dust and debris and old mouse droppings observed on basement steps. - Unused 2 compartment sink observed used for tool storage in basement area.
Franklin's
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
Inspection Date: 12/13/2022

1 The person in charge observed with serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. * Employee initiated corrective action cleaning slicer.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. * Beard restraints provided.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on slicer and not stored in sanitizing solution. * Wiping cloths were moved.
45 - Walk-in cooler interior door observed damaged. - Under counter refrigerator observed defective.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 - Food debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers. - Food debris on bottom surface of under counter refrigerator.
51 Water stained tiles observed in men's restroom.
53 - Dust and debris along basement steps.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated and properly stored in dining area. when not in use.
53 Damaged wall surface near walk-in cooler in basement.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Franklin's
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
Inspection Date: 10/25/2022

1 The person in charge observed with a serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. * The inspector reviewed food borne illnesses, symptoms, and food temperatures with the person in charge.
8 Hot water observed at 145-150 degrees F at Hand wash sinks throughout the facility. - Water is too hot to properly wash hands.
20 Various food items in the cold prep/under counter refrigerator were held at 47-50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
36 kitchen outer door observed open in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed under dry storage racks in basement and on the side of cabinet in dining area.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 - Cold prep unit door observed loose and in need of repair. - Under counter refrigerator observed defective not holding temperature.
47 Food debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in cooler.
53 - Mouse droppings, debris and dust observed in basement under storage racks. - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Dust and debris under sinks in bar areas. - Loose cove base observed at the bottom of wall surface near 3 bay sink.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated and properly stored in kitchen area. when not in use.
Franklin's
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
Inspection Date: 09/20/2022

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the food prep area. * Employee provided paper towel.
20 Various food items in cold prep & in under counter refrigerator held at 55-58 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. * Employees initiated corrective action discarding food items.
34 Temperature measuring devices and probe thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed on bottom of prep tables in the food prep area, under 3 compartment,on wooden pallet in basement, under storage racks in basement.
36 kitchen outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. * Small hole observed at bottom of door.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 - Cold prep unit door observed loose and in need of repair. - Under counter refrigerator observed defective not holding temperature. - Beer walk-in cooler observed in need of repair.
47 The following observations were made: - Mouse droppings on bottom shelf of prep tables in the food prep area. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. - Ice accumulation in front bar reach-in refrigerator. - Mouse droppings on wooden pallet in basement area. 3. Dust and grease residue/ debris observed on storage racks in the food prep area. 4. Stagnant water observed inside of the beer cooler behind the bar.
49 Hand wash sink in kitchen area is slow draining.
51 The following observations were made: - Loose ceiling tiles/water stained in men's restroom. - Dust accumulation on vent in women's restroom. -No lidded trash can in women's restroom.
53 Mouse droppings, debris and dust observed in basement under storage racks. - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Flour spillage and dust under storage rack at the top of basement steps. - Old mouse droppings on floor in back bar dining area upon exiting under. equipment of the food prep and bar areas.
54 One burnt out light bulb observed under hood.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of grease.
Franklins
3521 Bowman St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
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