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Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

36 An insect control device (fly) located in ware washing area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
45 -Inoperable walk-in box being used for storage. -Garbage grinder observed installed on the indirectly drained food prep sink. -Non operational equipment observed in the dry storage area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Grease accumulation observed inside the fryer unit.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Damaged/peeling base coving observed in the food prep area.
53 Floor corners throughout observed in need of cleaning due to debris.
Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

1 Philadelphia food safety certificate not observed for the PIC in charge during inspection. *Application emailed.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
14 Black residue observed on the interior of the juice dispenser around spout.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) / insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area.
36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Ice cream scoop observed in stagnant water.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the beverage reach-in unit.
45 -Inoperable walk-in box being used for storage. -Garbage grinder observed installed on the indirectly drained food prep sink. -Non operational equipment observed in the dry storage area.
53 Oil observed on floor surfaces under the oil drum.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Damaged/peeling base coving observed in the food prep area. Hole observed in wall outside of walk-in cooler unit.
Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 04/24/2023

36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the beverage reach-in unit.
45 -Inoperable walk-in box being used for storage. -Garbage grinder observed installed on the indirectly drained food prep sink. -Non operational equipment observed in the dry storage area.
47 -Grease accumulation observed under grease tins. -Ice accumulation in freezer chest. -Static dust observed on vent covers in the walk-in cooler unit.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Damaged/peeling base coving observed in the food prep area.
Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023

36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area.
36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 -Inoperable walk-in box being used for storage. -Garbage grinder observed installed on the indirectly drained food prep sink.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the beverage reach-in unit.
47 -Grease accumulation observed under grease tins. -Ice accumulation in freezer chest. -Static dust observed on vent covers in the walk-in cooler unit. -Floor surfaces in the walk-in cooler unit observed in need of cleaning. -Mouse droppings observed on shelving under the ice machine.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Damaged/peeling base coving observed in the food prep area. Hole observed in the wall near the non-operational walk-in unit.
53 -Floor cleaning needed behind food equipment. -Seal holes where needed. -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning.
54 Lights in the beverage reach-in unit are not shielded from breakage.
Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 12/29/2022

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
26 Observed insecticides (RAID) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area.
45 -Inoperable walk-in box being used for storage. -Garbage grinder observed installed on the indirectly drained food prep sink.
47 -Grease accumulation observed under grease tins. -Ice accumulation in freezer chest. -Static dust observed on vent covers in the walk-in cooler unit. -Floor surfaces in the walk-in cooler unit observed in need of cleaning. -Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the front customer service area.
47 Hood filters of the exhuast hood system observed in need of cleaning.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
53 -Floor cleaning needed behind food equipment. -Seal holes where needed. -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning.
54 Dim light observed under the exhuast hood system due to one bulb.
Crown Fried Chicken
1900 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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