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Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 09/30/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. *Paper towels provided during inspection.
33 Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 -(2) Non-operational cold prep unit observed being used as storage.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 08/26/2024

1 Philadelphia food safety certificate not observed for the person in charge at the time of inspection. *Application emailed.
6 No hot water observed throughout the establishment during inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep and rear storage area.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 -Non-operational cold prep unit observed being used as storage.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 07/02/2024

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
6 Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
13 Food equipment observed stored in a raw chicken thigh box.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep and rear storage area.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the bulk seasoning observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 -Non-operational cold prep unit observed being used as storage.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
54 -Low lighting observed in the food prep area due to burnt-out bulbs.
Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 05/29/2024

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
6 Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
6 A food employee was observed washing their hands at the warewashing sink rather than the designated handwash sink.
8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by pan and not accessible at all times for employee use.
13 Food equipment observed stored in a raw chicken thigh box.
14 (3) adequate sink stoppers not observed for the proper wash, rinse, and sanitize process.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep and rear storage area.
45 -Non-operational cold prep unit observed being used as storage. -Non-operational dough mixer observed in the rear.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice accumulation observed in the freezer units.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
54 -Low lighting observed in the food prep area due to burnt-out bulbs. -Flickering lights observed out in the food prep area.
Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 12/28/2022

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Corrective Action: Food Safety Person arrived during inspection.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
47 Domestic microwave observed in the food prep area.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
53 Observed rice particles on the food surfaces under the food prep table.
Philly Halal Kitchen
1437 E Vernon Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 11/16/2022

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep and restroom area.
13 Food not protected from contamination due to uncovered foods observed in the chest freezer unit.
13 Indirectly drained food prep sink with a two inch air gap needed for the proper washing of vegetables.
35 Prepackaged food (cakes) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) /insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area.
45 Splash guard not provided on the utility sink inn the food prep area.
53 1.Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. 2.Cracked floor tiles observed. 3.Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in the food prep and rear storage area.
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