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3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 03/27/2025

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of the prep refrigerators (2) are not available or readily accessible inside the equipment.
36 Observed mouse feces on wall ledges behind ware washing and refrigeration equipment inside the kitchen. Observed mouse feces on the storage area floor at the stair well leading to the basement. Observed mouse feces on the floor perimeter surfaces behind equipment in the kitchen and the basement storage areas.
36 Gaps in the basement trap doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Boxes of single-use items are not stored at least 6 inches above the basement floor.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Observed Aluminum foil liners on shelves at the rear storage area.
47 Observed dust on storage shelves in the basement storage areas.
47 Observed grease and soil accumulations on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment inside the kitchen.
53 Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen, front prep/cashier area, and the basement storage areas. Observed mouse feces behind equipment and on the floor perimeter surfaces in the kitchen and the basement areas. Dust observed on the ventilation cover on the wall of rear storage area.
3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 01/27/2025

14 Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Management called service contractor for repair and agreed to manually wash and sanitize dishware, utensils, and equipment.
36 Mouse feces observed on the toilet room floor. Observed mouse feces on the ware washing machine and on wall ledges inside the kitchen. Observed mouse feces on the storage area floor at the stair well leading to the basement. Observed mouse feces on the floor perimeter surfaces between equipment in the kitchen and the basement storage areas.
36 Gaps in the front and the basement trap doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Boxes of single-use items are not stored at least 6 inches above the basement floor.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Observed raw wood shelving in the basement storage areas.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Observed grease and soil accumulations on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment inside the kitchen.
47 - Observed rust and dust on storage shelves in the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the mechanical ware washing machine.
51 Dust and mouse feces observed on the toilet room floor.
52 Trash and debris observed on the ground of the rear refuse area.
53 - Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen, front prep, and the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse dropping between equipment and on the floor perimeter surfaces in the kitchen and basement areas.
3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

6 - Food employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
8 Utensils and food residue observed inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen area.
11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned item (corn) observed in basement storage area. Corrective action; Person in charge segregated this item to be discarded.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action; The person in charge added more sanitizing solution to obtain the proper concentration of 200ppm.
36 - Observed mouse droppings on food storage shelving in the front cashier, kitchen, prep, and basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the mechanical ware washing machine. - Observed mouse droppings in between equipment on the floor surfaces and perimeters in the kitchen, prep, and front cashier areas. - Observed mouse droppings on boxes of single-use service items in the basement storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
44 Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled.
45 - Observed raw wood shelving in the front cashier area, kitchen prep areas, and basement storage areas. - Observed raw wood wall surfaces in the kitchen area.
45 - The handwashing sink in the kitchen area has cracked seals and is not properly sealed to the wall. - Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen area slow to drain.
47 - Observed stains on the exterior and interior surfaces of the reach-in refrigerator in the front cashier area. - Observed rust and dust on storage shelves in the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on boxes of single-use service items in the basement storage area. - Observed mouse droppings on food storage shelving in the front cashier, kitchen, prep, and basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the mechanical ware washing machine.
47 Observed grease stains and accumulations on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the kitchen.
51 Observed stains on the ceiling vent in the restroom.
53 Observed mop inside mop bucket in the basement rather than properly hung to allow for air drying.
53 Observed brooms and dustpans on the floor rather than properly hung to prevent vermin harborage.
53 Observed raw wood wall surfaces in the kitchen area with stains.
53 - Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of kitchen, prep, and basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings in between equipment on the floor surfaces and perimeters in the kitchen, prep, and front cashier areas.
3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022

36 The metal trap door in the basement is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Unfinished wood shelves observed in the basement storage area.
47 Exterior equipment and shelf surface cleaning is need in the front, rear food prep, and basement storage areas.
53 Wall and floor junctures are not properly sealed in the basement storage areas. A small cavity observed in the floor behind the ware washing machine (collecting dust and debris).
53 Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of front prep, rear prep, and the basement storage room areas. Debris observed under refrigeration units in the exterior storage area. Dust accumulations observed on the wall in rear prep area (near utility duct line).
3 J's Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 08/05/2022

36 Mouse feces observed on basement stairwell and on basement floor perimeters.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 A household reach-in freezer observed in the exterior storage area.
47 Exterior equipment and shelf surface cleaning is need in the front and rear food preparation areas. Ice build-up observed inside freezers.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
53 Wall and floor junctures are not properly sealed in the prep area, basement, and near the ice machine in the rear storage area. A hole observed in the floor behind ware washing machine.
53 Mouse feces observed in the basement stairwell and on the basement storage room floor areas.
Luna Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 07/08/2022

45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area is not properly sealed to the wall.
45 A household reach-in freezer observed in the exterior storage area.
47 Exterior equipment and shelf surface cleaning is need in the food preparation areas. Ice build-up observed inside chest freezers.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
53 Wall and floor junctures are not properly sealed in the prep area, basement, and near the ice machine in the rear storage area.
53 Floor surface cleaning is needed in the basement stairwell and the basement storage areas. Wall surface cleaning needed in the prep areas.
54 Dim lights observed inside the toilet room.
Luna Cafe
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/02/2022

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 food safety certified person present, must obtain certificate issued by the Philadelphia Health Department (certificate application emailed to management).
36 Mouse feces observed on floor perimeters in the storage, prep, and basement areas.
36 Gap at base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Boxes of single-service and single-use articles were observed being stored on the floor in the rear storage area.
45 The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area is not properly sealed to the wall.
45 A non-NSF/ANSI reach-in freezer was observed in the outside refrigeration area.
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 Exterior equipment and shelf surface cleaning is need in the food preparation and basement storage areas. Interior surface cleaning is needed inside prep refrigerator with condensate at the bottom. -Ice build-up observed inside chest freezers.
53 Floor cleaning is needed in several areas due to mouse feces, food debris, and grease: -Food preparation area (kitchen area) -Storage area near ice machine -Basement storage areas throughout Wall surface cleaning needed in prep areas.
53 Wall and floor junctures are not properly sealed near the ice machine in the rear storage area.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed on the floor: -Near the ice machine -The outside utility area
54 Dim lights observed inside the toilet room.
Panini's
317 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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