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Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/25/2025

26 Dichlorvos pest strips, observed in the self service area behind a soda machine, were not being used in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Corrective action: the strips were discarded.
47 Residue observed on the counter behind the soda machines in the self service area.
53 Residue observed on the floor under the dump sink and adjacent table in the dry storage area.
Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

11 Dented can observed in rear storage area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed the dented can from the facility.
36 German roaches observed in the cabinets at the self-serve toasting and soda stations. Roach egg sack observed in the cabinet of the self-serve toasting station.
47 -Dead roaches observed in cabinets in the coffee station and the cabinet under the soda machines. -Debris observed in the cabinets under the coffee prep stations. - Residue observed on the can racks in the rear dry storage area.
53 - Standing water and debris observed on the floor near the mop sink. - Debris observed under the dish washing machine and 3-bay ware washing sink. - Residue observed on the wall behind and under the dishwashing machine. - Dust accumulations observed on the ceiling exhaust fan in the ware washing area. - Residue observed on the floor behind oven in the kitchen area.
53 Observed peeling wall panels near the ware washing area.
Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 08/22/2024

11 Dented canned item observed in dry storage area. Corrective Action: the can was segregated.
14 - Pink powder observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around rear food prep area. Corrective Action: the pink powder was wiped off the machine. - Residue observed in the nozzle in the soda machine. Corrective Action: The nozzle was replaced with a clean nozzle.
36 Roach nypmh observed on the floor near the self service coffee station.
45 - Observed soda crates being used as elevation in the dry storage area. - Ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer on the cooling unit and the pipe connected to the unit.
45 Bare wood observed in the cabinet beneath the soda machine.
47 -Dead roaches observed in cabinets in the coffee station and the cabinet under the soda machines. -Coffee grounds observed in the cabinets under the coffee prep station.
49 Leak observed from the faucet at the three-bay sink in the dishwashing area.
53 - Standing water observed on the floor under the warewashing machine.` - Debris accumulation observed in the floor corner under the prep sink in the salad prep area. - Residue observed on the wall behind and under the dishwashing machine. - Debris observed on the floor under the dishwashing machine. - Food debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler near the salad prep station. - Slime observed in the floor sink in the cabinet beneath the soda machines. - Residue and debris observed on the countertop beneath the soda machine.
Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024

36 -German roaches observed in the dry storage, coffee self service, salad prep, and dish washing areas. Multiple roaches observed at the wall ceiling juncture in one corner of the dry storage area. -Mouse droppings observed in the food prep and retail areas. -Small flies observed in the food prep area.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the ice container in the coffee area observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Corrective action: the scoop was repositioned.
45 -Ambient air temperature in the cold prep unit in the hot prep area was 67 degrees F. -Loose handles observed on cabinets in the coffee prep area.
47 -Dead roaches observed in cabinets in the coffee station and the cabinet under the soda machine. -Residue and coffee grounds observed in the cabinets under the coffee prep station. -Mouse droppings observed in an under fryer cabinet in the hot prep area. -Dead roach observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
49 Leak observed in the dish washing machine.
53 -Standing water observed on the floor under the warewashing machine.` -Dead roaches observed on the floor next to the can rack in the dry storage area. -Standing water observed on the floor under the prep sink in the dry storage area. -Debris accumulation observed in the floor corner under the prep sink in the salad prep area. -Food debris and flies observed in the floor sink under the 2 bay prep sink in the rear prep area. -Mouse droppings floor under 3 bay sink in the dishwashing area. -Residue observed on the wall behind and under the dishwashing machine. -Trash and food debris observed on the floor under the dishwashing machine. -Static dust observed on the wall of the dish washing area.
53 Broom and dust pan were stored on the floor in the coffee area. Corrective action: the broom and dust pan were moved.
Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 06/23/2023

14 Pink slime observed in the ice machine. Corrective action: the ice machine was drained and cleaned.
47 -Grease accumulation and fries observed in an under fryer cabinet in the serving area. -Residue observed on the floor near the mop sink in the warewashing area. -Residue observed on the soda fountain in the self-serve area. -Residue observed on the exterior of the under counter fridge in the line area.
53 -Standing water observed in floor corners in the rear food prep area. -Residue observed on the floor under the prep sink in the line area. -Standing water observed on the floor under the warewashing machine. -Grease observed on the floor near the fryer in the line area, -Unnecessary items: blast chiller, cappuccino machine, pizza oven, open display fridge, reach-in fridge.
Aramark at Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 04/20/2023

26 Dichlorvos pest strips observed through out the facility are not being used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
36 -Mouse droppings observed throughout. -Roaches observed in the line area.
47 -Mouse droppings and residue observed in cabinets in the coffee area. -Residue observed on the handles of a hand wash sink in between the salad station and line areas. -Grease accumulation observed in an under fryer cabinet in the serving area.
53 -Mouse droppings observed in the corner next to the ice machine in the line area. -Mouse droppings observed behind fridges in the self serving area. -Mouse droppings observed under the counter used to store coffee urns. -Gaps observed between the flooring and base coving in parts of the dining area. -Debris accumulation observed in the floor corner under the food prep sink in the serving area. -Standing water observed in floor corners in the line area. -Debris observed on the floor behind the oven in the line area. -Residue observed on the floor under the prep sink in the line area. -Standing water observed on the floor under the warewashing machine and in the corner under shelving in the warewashing area. -Grease observed on the floor under fryer in the serving area. -Debris observed in the floor drain in the center of the coffee area. -Unnecessary items: blast chiller, cappuccino machine, pizza oven, open display fridge, reach-in fridge
Independence Blue Cross Cafe
1901 Market St 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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