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Joe's Variety & Catering
9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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Joe's Variety & Catering
9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

14 Personal belongings (phone)was stored on top of cold prep unit cutting board.
21 food potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
36 Visible physical evidence of Flies activity observed in the food prep and front service area.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
45 Soda crates observed being used for elevation of food which are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Damaged interior gaskets on both reach-in refrigeration units in food prep area.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
53 Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Joe's Variety & Catering
9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 06/26/2024

14 No sanitizer observed during the inspection.
14 Personal belongings (phone)was stored on top of cold prep unit cutting board.
21 food potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
45 Soda crates observed being used for elevation of food which are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Damaged interior gaskets on both reach-in refrigeration units in food prep area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
53 Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 Lights in the reach in units are not working
Joe's Variety & Catering
9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024

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. **Person in charge was sent application via- email.
21 food potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the kitchen and basement area.
36 Main entrance outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
45 Soda crates observed being used for elevation of food which are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Damaged interior gaskets on both reach-in refrigeration units in food prep area.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
53 Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Joe's Variety & Catering
9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 06/10/2022

1 Food Safety Certified person observed without a Philadelphia Certificate. **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. **PIC was issued an Application for Philadelphia Certificate during time of inspection.
13 Several uncovered food items observed in under-the-counter refrigeration unit and reach-in refrigeration units. **PIC took corrective action and provided lids for all uncovered food items during time of inspection.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. **PIC took corrective action and properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized interior food contact surfaces of can opener during time of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration units, were not date marked. **PIC took corrective action and date marked all potentially hazardous foods during time of inspection.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigeration units.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in food prep area are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (1 dead cockroach) observed in the on glue trap in food prep area. **PIC took corrective action and discarded glue trap during time of inspection.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers without handles stored in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
45 Soda crates observed being used for elevation of food which are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Food contact surface of several cutting boards are not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. **PIC was instructed to replace all cutting boards.
45 Damaged interior gaskets on both reach-in refrigeration units in food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Food debris/residue on cooking equipment -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris on rusted shelving units
53 Stained walls near cooking line area.
53 Food debris/residue observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
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9088 Wesleyan Rd
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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