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Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. *PIC discarded at the time of inspection*
14 -Mildew/ pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the basement storage area. -Mildew/ mold/ pink slime residue observed on the interior of the soda gun holster. *PIC cleaned and sanitized on site*
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food: cooked bacon observed sitting on food prep counter; PIC could not verify what time the bacon was prepared. *PIC moved bacon to the refrigerator at the time of inspection*
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the bar area. *PIC relocated chemicals at the time of inspection*
33 Chicken observed thawing at room temperature in the wash compartment of the three-basin sink. *PIC relocated chicken to proper sink; sanitarian instructed PIC to thaw submerged in running water that is below 70 degrees F.*
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and basement storage area.
45 Food contact surfaces: - aluminum foil observed being used on kitchen equipment in the prep area - (food press/ food weight) observed wrapped in aluminum foil- which is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant cracking/ breaking.
47 Cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: - Grease buildup observed on sides of cooking equipment. - Lower shelving behind the bar has an accumulation of dust and debris. - Base of the beer/chest fridges behind the bar need general cleaning from debris accumulation. - Basement storage rooms need general cleaning of dusty shelves/ dusty cans
53 Premises cleaning (premises): -food residue observed underneath food equipment in the kitchen prep area
Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 06/27/2024

8 -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. -No soap available at the employee handwash sink at the main bar. -No papertowels available at the handwash sink in the main bar. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
33 Prep sink observed without cold water. Tomatoes and frozen guacamole were observed thawing in the prep sink at the time of inspection. When thawing frozen foods with running water, the water must be no higher than 70 degrees F.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food *PIC corrected on site*
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity: mouse droppings observed in the basement storage area.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity: observed many spiders in the 2nd bar (located in the basement).
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and basement storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Observed knives and cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC corrected on site*
41 Common bowls observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour) *PIC corrected on site*
43 Cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled and displayed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. *PIC corrected on site*
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Food contact surface (food press/ food weight) observed wrapped in aluminum foil- which is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant cracking/ breaking.
47 Cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: - Grease buildup observed on sides of cooking equipment. - Lower shelving behind the bar has an accumulation of dust and debris. - Base of the beer/chest fridges behind the bar need general cleaning from debris accumulation. - Basement storage rooms need general cleaning of dusty shelves/ dusty cans
47 -dusty kickplates observed on kitchen cold prep unit -dusty fan observed in walk in cooler -heavy ice accumulation in reach in freezer
49 leak observed in pipe underneath mechanical ware washing machine (to the left in corner)
49 Cold water was lacking at prep sink in the kitchen area. *PIC restored cold water at the time of inspection*
51 No toilet paper observed in the first bathroom in the basement.
53 Premises cleaning: - Grease/food debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Around the mechanical warewashing machine in the kitchen prep area. - Basement storage area has an accumulation of dust/debris/ and mouse droppings along perimeters. - Dead roach observed on floor underneath cold prep unit in kitchen and behind bar area in the main bar (first floor)
53 Broom and dustpan observed stored on the floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 12/28/2022

38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints.
45 Aluminum foil is being used to line the top of an oven.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: - Grease buildup observed on sides of cooking equipment. - Prep table holding the flat top grill has an accumulation of grease & food debris. - Debris buildup on the surfaces of the dump sink/drain area. - Lower shelving behind the bar has an accumulation of dust and debris. - Food debris on the base of cold prep refrigerators. - Base of the beer/chest fridges behind the bar need general cleaning from debris accumulation.
52 Garbage totes on the exterior of the building were observed with lids open.
53 Premises cleaning: - Grease/food debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Around the mechanical warewashing machine behind the bar. - Basement storage area outside of the walk-in has an accumulation of dust/debris/some dead flies.
53 Broom and dustpan observed stored on the floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 Observed two lights out below the ventilation hood in the kitchen.
54 Ceiling light above the 3-compartment sink is not shielded from breakage.
Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 11/21/2022

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. **Department certified person arrived during inspection.
8 Handwashing sink behind the bar had a strainer in it. **Person in charge removed strainer during inspection. Handwashing sink only to be used for handwashing.
13 Observed raw chicken stored above potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (chicken wings) in the bottom of the cold prep fridge.
14 Food contact surfaces: - The potato/french fry press has an accumulation of old food debris/residue. - Slight accumulation of black residue on the interior baffle of the ice machine in the basement.
17 Foods in the hot holding unit, which were cooled, were not reheated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. **Person in charge was instructed to heat foods before putting them in the hot holding unit; reheated during inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (rat droppings) observed in the kitchen, basement, and bar area.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed behind the bar instead of being stored in a sanitizer solution.
41 Knives are stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Aluminum foil is being used to line the top of an oven that has a hot holding unit on it.
47 Cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: - Grease buildup observed on sides of cooking equipment. - Basement walk-in fridge has food debris on the floor and an accumulation of static dust/mold on the wall under the beer lines. - Food debris on the base of the glass door reach-in fridge. - Exterior surfaces of bulk food storage containers need general cleaning. - Prep table holding the flat top grill has an accumulation of grease & food debris. - Vents on the back of the cold prep fridge have an accumulation of static dust. - Debris buildup on the surfaces of the dump sink/drain area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed stored on the floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
53 - Grease/food debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters and under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Rat droppings observed in the corner under the handwashing sink in the kitchen, under the ice well behind the bar, and behind the ice machine in the basement. - Walls surrounding the mechanical warewashing unit in the kitchen have an accumulation of grease/food debris/dust.
54 Ceiling light above the 3-compartment sink is not shielded from breakage.
54 Employee clothing observed being stored on kitchen storage racks instead of in a designated location.
Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 10/19/2022

8 Sanitary towels lacking at kitchen handwashing sink. *PIC provided towels
8 Items observed stored in handwashing sink. *PIC relocated items making sink available for use.
13 Observed raw chicken stored above potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (chicken wings) in the prep fridge in the kitchen (bottom of prep unit).
14 Cleaning of food contact surfaces: - Potato/french fry press has an accumulation of debris/residue. - Mold/mildew observed in the downstairs bar ice well (unused unit).
14 Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature kitchen sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. * Person in charge set up the 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all multi0use equipment/food contact surfaces.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed: - Fruit flies in and around the dump sink behind the bar. - Flies in the kitchen/ warewashing area. - Older rat droppings on floor under the 1st fl. bar ice well, in the basement closet (around sump pump), and in the wall/floor junctures in kitchen (East-side).
37 -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the downstairs walk-in refrigerator.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed on cutting board instead of being stored in a sanitizer solution.
41 Knives are stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC relocated knives **Person in charge removed knives during time of inspection.
45 Observed an accumulation of ice in the downstairs chest freezer. Pressurized tanks for beverages were not secured in place (in basement).
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (chlorine) to monitor mechanical warewashing sanitizer concentration.
46 Adequate storage or shelving lacks for clean items: pots/pans stored on floor.
47 Cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: -Basement level bar sinks need cleaning before next use. -Unused soda gun holster at 1st fl. bar needs cleaning. -Grease buildup observed on sides of prep. units in kitchen. - Dust and debris on the dry goods/spice rack shelving in the kitchen. - Floors and walls of the downstairs walk-in have an accumulation of residue. - Dust & debris on the top of the mechanical dishwasher in the kitchen. - Interior of Blodgett oven observed with hardened grease/burned food buildup.
49 Faucets of food prep. sink are not in good repair. An approved indirect waste drain connection, with a 1 inch minimum air gap, was not observed at prep. sink. Sump-pump cover lacks in basement.
51 Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in 1 restroom.
51 Water damage/peeling paint on the ceiling of the men's downstairs toilet room.
52 Outdoor trash area observed with cardboard stored on the grease removal container.
52 A waste container lacks near kitchen handwashing sink.
53 Bar floor is not smooth & easily cleanable.
53 -Debris & dust observed along floor perimeters in the basement. -Residue observed on floor under soda syrup station in the basement. -Oil/grease/debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters under cooking equipment in the kitchen. Dusty ceiling observed in kitchen. -Older rat feces need cleaning (basement floor around sump pump).
53 Brooms and mops observed stored on the floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
54 One light bulb under exhaust hood is not in good repair. Dim lighting observed in the walk-in cooler.
54 Ceiling light above the 3-compartment sink is not shielded from breakage.
58 Outdoor grill observed. *Note: Outdoor grill is not in an approved food prep area. ___________________________________________________________________________Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. A completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, showing all design features, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the, Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/FoodProtection/NewFoodBusinesses.html. Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Ambassador
635 W Girard Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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