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Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 - Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and used for table and pizza delivery bag storage.
47 -Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. -Food debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. -Food debris observed on bottom surface of under counter refrigerator.
51 - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in men's and women's restroom. and sprinkler in restroom. - Hole observed in women's restroom door.
53 Walls observed not cleaned to sight in pizza prep area behind storage racks and under counter refrigerator.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket of water in men's restroom and not elevated off of the ground to allow for proper air drying.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease in rear prep and front prep area.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 09/20/2024

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods (bean pies) are from an approved source.
11 Opened canned of mushroom observed stored in under counter refrigerator in pizza prep area. * Can was discarded.
13 Ice cream observed uncovered in reach -in freezer.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * The can opener was removed.
14 2 Slicers had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
20 Food in pizza prep under counter refrigerator was held at 60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (House flies) observed in the ware wash and women's restroom area.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 - Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and used for table and pizza delivery bag storage. - Under counter refrigerator in pizza prep area observed defective and not holding cold temperatures.
51 - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in men's and women's restroom. and sprinkler in restroom. - Hole observed in women's restroom door.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use.
53 Walls observed not cleaned to sight in pizza prep area behind storage racks and under counter refrigerator.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket of water in men's restroom and not elevated off of the ground to allow for proper air drying.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease in rear prep and front prep area.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 09/05/2023

11 1 dented canned item observed in the retail area. * Dented can was removed
45 Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and used for pizza delivery bag storage.
51 - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent and sprinkler in restroom. - Ceiling sprinkler cap missing in restroom.
53 Food debris and cardboard as floor liners observed on flooring surface in food prep area
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 08/08/2023

8 The hand wash sink in the meat prep area was blocked by bucket and not accessible at all times for employee use. * Bucket was moved.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the ice cream area.
13 Employee observe washing off boiled eggs at 3 compartment sink.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the lid.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * The can opener was removed and properly cleaned.
21 Opened deli cheese commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the , closed display case held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. * The person in charge initiated corrective action writing date marks.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the rear near restroom and ware wash area.
45 Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and used for pizza delivery bag storage.
47 The following observations were made: -Debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in units - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated when not in use.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to properly allow for air drying.
53 Food debris and cardboard as floor liners observed on flooring surface in food prep area
54 Hood filters and front vents have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 02/02/2023

8 Hot water at hand wash sinks throughout facility observed at 148-151 degrees F and not at 100-110 degrees F as required. - Water is too hot to properly wash hands. * The person in charge adjusted hot water at beginning of inspection hot water observed at 100-110 degrees F
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the 1st prep area. * The person in charge replenished paper towel.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * The can opener was removed and properly cleaned and sanitized.
37 Uncovered food items(Gyro) in reach-in freezer. * Employee properly covered food.
47 The following observations were made: -Debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in units - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer.
51 - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in men's restroom. - Faucet observed loose on hand wash sink in men's restroom. - Hole observed in women's restroom door.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated when not in use.
53 - Food debris observed on flooring surface in main food prep area. - Food debris under equipment in main prep area.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 09/13/2022

20 Food was held at 47- 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in cold prep. * Food was placed in walk-in cooler.- Cheese just shredded & marinara sauce was just opened.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in pizza under counter refrigerator.
47 The following observations were made: -Debris on flooring surface of walk-in freezer - Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezers. - Debris on canned good storage shelf. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler
53 - Dust accumulation on ceiling vents and on ceiling vents in retail area. - Food debris on flooring surface in sandwich prep area. - Flooring surface in ware wash area is not cleaned to sight.
53 Food debris under equipment in rear prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 08/05/2022

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. *The Person in charge with food safety certificate showed up during inspection.
9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods(Bean pies) are from an approved source.
11 One dented canned item observed in retail area. * Employee removed dented can.
14 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. * The slicer was taken apart and cleaned.
14 Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around interior of lid.
21 No date marks observed on bean pies in closed display case.
47 The following observations were made: - Food debris on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezers. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers. -Outer surfaces of reach-in units are not cleaned to sight. * General cleaning needed.
51 Loose faucet observed in men's room.
53 - Dust accumulation on ceiling vents and on ceiling vents in retail area.
53 Broom and dust pan observed in front of women's restroom not elevated when not in use.
53 Food debris on wall surface in pizza prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Al Salam Pizza
5101 Germantown Ave F
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 05/24/2022

8 The hand wash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by wiping cloths and not accessible at all times for employee use. * The person in charge initiated corrective action clearing hand wash sink.
9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods(Bean pies) are from an approved source.
21 No date marks observed on bean pies in closed display case.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Loose kickplate observed on reach-in freezer.
47 The following observations were made: - Food debris on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. - Sugar debris on bottom surface of prep table - Food debris on flooring surfaces under equipment through out kitchen area. * General cleaning needed.
51 - Dust accumulation on restroom vents. -Light not shielded from breakage in women's restroom.
53 - Food debris observed on flooring surfaces in prep areas. - Loose ceiling tile in restroom walk way. - Dust accumulation on ceiling vents and on ceiling vents in retail area.
53 Broom and dust pan observed in prep area on floor surface and not elevated when not in use.. * Employee properly stored broom and dustpan.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
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5101 Germantown Ave F
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