Inspection ReportRelated Reports Locust Rendezvous Bar & Grill
1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 04/24/2025
8 -Soap and paper towel was not available at the handwash sink in the basement preparation area.
-Paper towels was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.
*Corrective action was taken and paper towels and soap was provided.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and items were relocated.
14 Pink slime observed on the interior of the soda gun holsters. Corrective action was taken and the soda gun holsters were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
21 Cheese, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action was taken and item was date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
37 -Chest freezers observed stored under sewage line. Shield was not observed under sewage line to intercept potential drips.
45 Handle on one of two microwaves is not in good repair.
45 -Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezers observed in the basement.
-Floor observed in food walk-in cooler is not secured to ground.
-Sump pump cover was not observed.
-Milk crates observed being used for elevation is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Floor mats behind bar are not in good repair.
45 Paint observed worn off dry pantry shelving surfaces, is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
47 -Dust and debris observed observed on shelving surfaces in dry storage area, beer/liquor shelving and bar shelving.
-Grimes observed under/around griddle and sides of cooking equipment.
-Debris observed on storage area under preparation tables.
-Accumulation of slime build up observed in catch drain under bar.
-Grimes observed on electrical cords in kitchen.
52 Debris observed under dumpsters.
53 -Expansion foam throughout kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Damaged ceiling tiles observed in customer dining/bar area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed by warewash area.
53 -Debris and grimes observe on floor in preparation area, under food equipment and under bar.
Locust Rendezvous Bar & Grill
1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 12/05/2023
8 Hot water was observed at 72-81 degree F and not at least 100 degree F in restrooms. Person in Charge took corrective action and adjusted hot water.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the top of bin. Person in Charge took corrective action and burned ice, cleaned and sanitized surfaces.
37 -Chest freezers observed stored under sewage line. Shield was not observed under sewage line to intercept potential drips.
42 Bowls in 1st floor kitchen are not stored inverted to prevent contamination.
45 -Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezers observed in the basement.
-Floor observed in food walk-in cooler is not secured to ground.
-Sump pump cover was not observed.
47 -Dust and debris observed observed on shelving surfaces in dry storage area, beer/liquor shelving and bar shelving.
-Grease observed under/around griddle and sides of fryer.
-Debris observed on storage area under preparation tables.
53 -Dirty glue boards observed in basement.
-Debris observe on floor in preparation area, under food equipment and in corners of bar area.
53 -Expansion foam throughout kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Missing and damaged ceiling tiles in one of two restrooms.
-Damaged ceiling tiles observed in customer dining/bar area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed by warewash area.
54 -Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Locust Rendezvous Bar & Grill
1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 11/01/2023
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. Application emailed.
8 -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the basement preparation area.
-Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the 1st floor and basement food preparation area.
*Person in Charge took corrective action and provided items.
13 Bar ice observed was not covered to prevent contamination.
20 Deli meat and hamburgers was held between 46-48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and turned down refrigerator.
26 Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent and fly activity observed in the basement preparation area.
37 -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler.
-Chest freezers observed stored under sewage line. Shield was not observed under sewage line to intercept potential drips.
42 Bowls in 1st floor kitchen are not stored inverted to prevent contamination.
45 -Observed aluminum foil being used as shelf liner is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.
-Cardboard used as lid for one of seven chest freezers.
45 -Lids observed on the chest freezers were not in good repair.
-Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezers observed in the basement.
-Door of food walk-in cooler is not in good repair.
-Cracked floor observed in food walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Gaskets on the cold prep and walk-in cooler doors observed not clean to sight.
-Dust and debris observed observed on shelving surfaces in dry storage area, beer/liquor shelving and bar shelving.
-Grease observed on table top surfaces under/around griddle and sides of fryer.
-Food residue observed in one of two microwaves.
-Soiled cardboard observed on lid of chest freezer.
-Dust observed on refrigerator fan cover.
-Kick plates observed on refrigerators are not clean on sight.
-Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezers.
-Mice droppings observed on shelving under preparation table in basement preparation table. Clean and sanitize where needed.
51 -Lidded trash receptacles were not observed in restrooms to dispose of feminine hygiene products.
51 Accumulation of dust observed on vent covers in restrooms.
53 -Grimes observed on floor under steam table, cooking equipment, and 3 bay warewash sink.
-Grimes observed on wall surfaces behind 3-bay warewash sinks and cooking equipment.
-Dirty glue boards observed in basement.
-Debris and mice droppings observe on floor in basement preparation area, under storage equipment and in corners of bar area. Clean and sanitize where needed.
53 -Expansion foam throughout kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Missing and damaged ceiling tiles in one of two restrooms.
-Damaged ceiling tiles observed in customer dining/bar area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed by warewash area.
54 -Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
-Accumulation of dust in vent covers in dining area.
Locust Rendezvous Bar & Grill
1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 11/22/2022
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. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
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. Application emailed.
8 -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the basement and 1st floor food preparation areas.
-Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the 1st floor food preparation area. Person in Charge provided soap.
13 -Uncovered ice observed at bar. Employee took corrective action and provided covers.
-Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator. Employee took corrective action and relocated items.
14 -Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine around the top of the bin. Person in Charge took corrective action and discarded ice, washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
-Pink slime observed on interior surfaces of soda gun holsters. Person in Charge took corrective action and washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
-Dirty equipment observed in food preparation sink. Person in Charge washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
-Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in Charge took corrective action and washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
26 Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Employee took corrective action and labeled bottles.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Lids observed on the chest freezers were not in good repair.
-Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezers observed in the basement.
-Sump pump cover observed missing in the basement.
-Door of food walk-in cooler is not in good repair.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Observed aluminum foil being used as shelf liner.
47 -Gaskets on the cold prep and walk-in cooler doors observed not clean to sight.
-Dust observed observed on shelving surfaces in dry storage area and beer/liquor shelving.
-Grease observed on table top surfaces under/around griddle and sides of fryer.
-Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezers.
51 Accumulation of dust observed on vent covers in restrooms.
53 -Cracked floor tiles observed in warewash area, is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Hole and damaged ceiling observed under basement food preparation/storage area, is not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Damaged ceiling tiles in 1st floor food preparation area.
53 -Grimes observed on floor under steam table, cooking equipment, and 3 bay warewash sink.
-Debris and old mice droppings observe on floor in beer/liquor closets.
54 -Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
-Accumulation of dust observed on walk-in cooler fan covers.
Locust Rendezvous Bar & Grill
1415 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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