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City Star Pizza
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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City Star Pizza
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 03/26/2025

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
20 Cheese was held at 49 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required.
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.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep and ware washing area.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 Domestic microwave observed in the food prep area.
46 Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
47 -Grease accumulation observed on hood filters and the light fixtures under the exhaust hood system. -Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment. -Grease accumulation observed under the cooking equipment.
47 -Food debris observed at the bottom of the reach-in freezer unit.
53 -Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. -Base coving lacking under the ware wash sink. -Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail area. Missing floor tiles observed in the corner under the warewashing sink.
53 -Debris observed on floor surfaces under the food prep tables and behind reach-in equipment. -Floor perimeter in need of cleaning due to debris, dust, and mouse droppings. -Debris and cooking utensils observed behind the food prep table in the rear prep area.
54 Several lights observed out in the food prep area.
City Star Pizza
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 01/09/2024

41 Food dispensing utensil in the sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Debris on floor surfaces observed in the walk-in cooler.
53 Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Base coving lacking under the warewash sink. Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail area. Missing floor tiles observed in the corner under the warewashing sink.
53 Debris observed on floor surfaces under the food prep tables and behind reach-in equipment.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
54 Light out above the pizza oven.
City Star Pizza
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

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.
6 Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
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.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Lid of the cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not in good repair. Non-operational equipment observed in the basement storage area.
47 Grease accumulation residue observed on sides of cooking equipment.
52 Trash bags observed on dumpster grounds with open holes.
53 Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Base coving lacking under the warewash sink. Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail area.
53 Debris observed on floor surfaces under the food prep tables and behind reach-in equipment.
54 Light out above the pizza oven.
City Star Pizza
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 08/11/2023

26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. *Items removed during inspection.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Lid of the cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not in good repair. Food prep table observed blocking full access to the sanitizer sink. Non-operational equipment observed in the basement storage area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Handsink in the toilet room observed not properly mounted to the wall during inspection.
47 Grease residue observed on sides of cooking equipment.
53 Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Base coving lacking under the warewash sink.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated when stored.
53 Debris observed on floor surfaces under the food prep tables and behind reach-in equipment.
City Star Pizza Inc
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 07/11/2023

1 Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed during inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
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.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area and lower level storage area.
45 Lid of the cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not in good repair. Food prep table observed blocking full access to the sanitizer sink.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Grease residue observed under warewash sink in the food prep area.
53 Debris observed on floor surfaces under the food prep tables.
53 Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Base coving lacking under the warewash sink.
53 Old mouse droppings observed on floor surfaces behind the pizza mixer.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf 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: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Change of Ownership revealed during inspection. City Partners Group LLC
City Star Pizza Inc
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 06/09/2023

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.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area and lower level storage area.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed on front door sweep.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Lid of the cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not in good repair.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Debris observed at the bottom of the reach-in unit. Debris observed on shelving in the food prep area.
53 Stained/ soot filled ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. Base coving lacking under the warewash sink.
54 Adequate lighting not provided in the lower level storage area.
City Star Pizza Inc
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 06/09/2022

26 Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the customer service area.
35 -Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. -Chicken observed stored in pickle buckets.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed on front door sweep.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment.
53 Floor surfaces throughout observed with food debris. Floor surfaces under cooking equipment observed with grease accumulation. Basement storage area observed in need of cleaning.
65 Garbage Grinder observed lacking in the food establishment.
City Star Pizza Inc
6332 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 05/05/2022

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.
1 Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed during inspection.
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
13 Food not protected from contamination due to uncovered foods observed in the walk-in cooler unit.
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.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Evidence of a cat observed during inspection. *Cat food.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
47 Grease accumulation observed on hood filters of the exhaust hood system. Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment.
47 Floor surfaces in the walk-in cooler observed in need of cleaning.
51 Toilet room door observed not self-closing during inspection.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Floor surfaces throughout observed with food debris. Floor surfaces under cooking equipment observed with grease accumulation.
54 Adequate lighting not provided during inspection in the warewashing/food prep area.
54 Employees jacket and keys observed in the food prep area during inspection.
65 Garbage Grinder observed lacking in the food establishment.
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