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Bagels & CO.
1317 Frankford Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
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Bagels & CO.
1317 Frankford Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
Inspection Date: 04/23/2025

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. *PIC arrived by the end of the inspection*
6 Handwash sink in the employee toilet room was observed with no running water. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms after using the toilet room. *Employees were instructed to use the employee handwash sink located in the front prep area outside of the restroom until the handwash sink in the toilet room is properly serviced*
8 The handwash sink in the front prep area was blocked by a garbage can and not accessible at all times for employee use. *garbage can was relocated at the time of inspection*
13 Raw eggs observed being stored over other raw, ready-to-eat food items in the under-counter refrigeration unit in the rear prep area.
20 multiple food items (several types of cream cheeses) were held at 49-57 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *These items were discarded at the time of inspection*
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: one live roach observed in the front prep area; dead roaches observed in the basement.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters underneath front prep area display cases, and along basement floor perimeters/ basement steps.
37 Food items (eggs, bacon, beverages) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
43 Observed tasting spoons not properly inverted at the front service area- *single service utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented*
45 Equipment (repair): -observed two defective open display cases at the front retail area not in use at the time of inspection; both units also missing kickplates. -broken lid observed for cold prep unit to the right of the toaster which is causing top cold prep unit to not hold proper temperatures- cream cheeses stored here were discarded.
45 Observed cardboard being used to line shelving in the prep area (underneath coffee syrups). Surfaces of equipment that are nonfood-contact surfaces, but are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning, shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
47 Grease accumulation observed on kitchen exhaust hood above flat tops.
48 Very low water pressure available at the handwash sink in the toilet room.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the front prep area and rear prep area. Maintenance tools shall be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
53 General cleaning (premises): -heavy food residue observed along floor perimeters in front prep and rear prep area. -dead roaches observed along floor perimeters in basement. -mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters in the basement, along basement step platform and along floor perimeters in the front service area (under display cases)
Bagels & CO.
1317 Frankford Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
Inspection Date: 03/18/2025

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. *PIC arrived within ten minutes of the start of the inspection*
4 Food employees were observed drinking coffees in the front prep/ service area in between assisting customers. *Coffees were discarded at the time of inspection*
6 Handwash sink in the employee toilet room was observed with no running water. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms after using the toilet room. *Employees were instructed to use the employee handwash sink located in the front prep area outside of the restroom until the handwash sink in the toilet room is properly serviced*
8 -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the rear food prep area. *PIC provided soap at the time of inspection*
8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the rear prep area. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. *PIC removed and cleaned out handwashing sink at the time of inspection*
13 Raw eggs observed being stored over other raw, ready-to-eat food items in the under-counter refrigeration unit in the rear prep area.
14 Coffee equipment washer/ glass rinse equipment observed with a mildew residue at the front coffee station.
14 Ice machine in the basement storage/ prep area observed with pink slime/ residue on the interior, and the lid was observed with grime accumulation.
21 Several potentially hazardous ready to eat food items (cream cheeses, sauces), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under-counter refrigeration unit, were not date marked. *PIC provided a date for these items at the time of inspection*
26 quaternary sanitizer solution in the sanitizer bucket located at front prep area- was observed being used in excess of 500 ppm on food contact surfaces. *PIC diluted the sanitizer to proper PPM at the time of inspection*
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: one live roach observed in utility room and heavy accumulation of dead roaches observed throughout the basement prep area/ basement storage area on glue traps. *Removing dead insects: dead insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests*
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: mouse droppings observed in the basement storage area/ in back corner underneath shelving units.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the front prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the front prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Equipment (repair): -observed two defective open display cases at the front retail area not in use at the time of inspection; both units also missing kickplates. -broken lid observed for cold prep unit to the right of the toaster
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 General cleaning (non-food contact): -ice accumulation observed on interior sides of chest freezer -static dust observed on the walls and vents in the prep area -
48 No water pressure available at the handwash sink in the toilet room.
52 Multiple bags of trash laying on side of property- without the use of a receptacle.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the front prep area and rear prep area. Maintenance tools shall be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
53 General cleaning (premises): -heavy food residue observed along floor perimeters in front prep and rear prep area. -dead roaches observed along floor perimeters in basement prep area.
54 Observed restroom without mechanical ventilation or a window for ventilation. *If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes in a food facility, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.*
Bagels & CO.
1317 Frankford Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
Inspection Date: 03/01/2024

14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was ~100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional tablets were added to the solution to increase the concentration.
34 Temperature measuring device (probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food was not available.
34 Temperature measuring devices (internal thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in under-counter refrigerators.
51 Observed the restroom without a lidded receptacle for women's sanitary napkins.
53 Observed pipes throughout the facility opened/unsealed.
54 Observed restroom without mechanical ventilation or a window.
Bagels & CO.
1317 Frankford Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024

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. **Sanitarian emailed the person in charge a copy of the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application.
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. **Person in charge arrived 10 minutes into the inspection.
6 Food employees did not follow proper handwashing procedure; hot water (100 degrees F) was not present at the time of the inspection.
8 - Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwashing sink in the lower prep area. - Observed handwashing aids (soap & sign) above the food prep sink. **Paper towels were supplied at the time of the inspection. **Sign and soap was removed and relocated to the designated handwashing sink.
14 Establishment lacks hot water in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes.
26 Observed rodenticide (loose bagged bait) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the lower prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the lower prep area.
48 Facility lacks hot water.
51 Observed the restroom without a lidded receptacle for women's sanitary napkins.
53 - Observed a large pile of debris in the space behind the prep table wall. - Observed onions and other meat/food debris under the prep table in the lower prep area. - Observed the walk-in cooler floor with a sticky substance. - Observed moldy cleaning rags on the floor in the sprinkler room. - Observed mouse droppings underneath the racks containing plastic to-go items, underneath the 3-bay compartment sink and behind the grease trap in the lower prep area.
54 Observed restroom without mechanical ventilation or a window.
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