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Brown Sugar Restaurant
219 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Brown Sugar Restaurant
219 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Inspection Date: 02/22/2024

6 Hot water at least 100 degrees F is not available at the handwashing sink in the front pastry and beverage dispensing area. -Hot water above 100 degrees F was provided.
14 Observed rags/clothes being used to stop the water in the 3- basin sink. -Sink stoppers were provided during the time of inspection.
36 Observed a bug zapper in the rear food prep area; not currently in use. -Bug zappers are not an approved method of insect prevention in a food establishment. Remove.
45 Bare wooden platform observed under the refrigeration units in the front serving area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
48 Slow hot water generation observed at the pastry area handwashing sink.
51 Mechanical ventilation in the toilet room inoperable.
53 -The floor tiles in the rear ware washing/food prep area observed missing and uneven. -Ceiling damage observed in various areas in the basement prep and storage areas.
53 -Some grease observed on the floor in the rear food prep area.
Brown Sugar Restaurant
219 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the retail area.
35 Prepackaged pastries were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
41 Serving utensils located in flour bin stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 2 cold hold units and one inoperable mixer observed in the basement storage area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
47 -Debris observed on the prep shelf beneath the steam tables. -Debris and flour observed on the equipment in the upstairs and downstairs prep areas.
49 The catch basin on the food prep sink observed clogged and slow draining. *The person in charge unclogged the basin during the inspection.
51 The women's restroom lacks a lidded trash can for sanitary products.
53 -The floor tiles in the rear ware washing/food prep area observed missing and uneven. The area is not easily cleanable. -The caulking around the 3-bay sinks, food prep sink, and hand wash sinks observed cracked. -Ceiling damage observed above the prep table in the basement prep area.
53 -Grease accumulation observed on the walls in rear food prep area.
53 Broom and dust pan observed being stored on floor.
53 Accumulation of food debris, grease, and soil observed on floor under equipment, walls and floor by warewash sink, along the perimeters, and rear storage area in basement.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 The mechanical vent in the women's room observed inoperable.
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. *This inspection has revealed a change of ownership.
Brown Sugar Bakery and Cafe
219 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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