Inspection ReportRelated Reports Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza
1501 S 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/19/2024
13 Establishment is lacking prep sink and admits to previously washing produce in handwashing sink
- adequate space is available for the installation of a food prep sink; establishment is to use pre-cut produce until sink is installed
45 - Non NSF chest freezer and ice machine observed (ice machine marked personal use only at time of inspection)
- Cold prep refrigerator inoperable used for dry storage.
- Walk-in cooler in the basement inoperable and being used for storage of other unused equipment
45 Domestic microwave observed at time of inspection
- marked personal use only at time of inspection
45 Establishment using domestic containers (not food grade) for storage of bulk ingredients
49 Prep sink with air gap and catch was not observed at time of inspection
Non NSF garbage grinder observed installed of handsink in food prep area
Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza
1501 S 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/01/2024
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.
-Food safety application emailed.
8 The handwash sink in the front POS area was blocked by a cart and not accessible at all times for employee use.
-Cart was removed during the time of inspection.
8 1. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the ware washing area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
2. Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink in the ware washing area.
13 Facility does not have a dedicated food prep sink with a 1-inch air gap to wash fresh produce used in various dishes/ sides.
-Apply for a variance. Acquire a large stainless steel colander(colador) to wash produce. Variance form will be emailed.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
20 Shredded cheese held at 54 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep area.
-Live flies observed throughout.
36 * Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
-Observed front door wide open. Keep door closed to eliminate the entry of vermin.
45 1. Non NSF chest freezer.
2. Cold prep refrigerator used for dry storage.
3. Unused walk-in cooler in the basement.
4. Domestic ice maker observed.
5. Non NSF draining racks.
6. Remove plastic wrapping from the refrigeration units.
7. Non NSF garbage disposal observed.
53 Porous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
53 1. Food debris observed on the floor in the food prep area.
-The floor was swept during the time of inspection.
2. Mice feces observed in the corner where the dough mixer sits.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153.
-A change of ownership has occurred. The Licensee has changed to Deseo Mexican Grill LLC.
-A change of ownership application Must be filled submitted. Change of ownership application emailed.
Lucky Corner Pizza
1501 S 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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