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Courtney's Fine West Indian Cuisine
7621 Ogontz Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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Courtney's Fine West Indian Cuisine
7621 Ogontz Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 04/23/2025

6 -No hot water line present at handwash sink in prep area.
14 -Stoppers not available at three bay sink.
45 -Domestic cabinetry in service area. -Ambient air temperature of two door refrigeration unit observed 60 degrees F.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. (rear sandwich prep area)
46 -Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 - Shallow wall mounted hand wash sink observed with one knob for hot water in kitchen area. An approved deep basin 4 legged free standing sink is needed for proper installation of garbage grinder. -Mop sink faucet missing backflow device.
49 -Handwash sink in prep area slow draining.
51 -Toilet room door not self closing.
53 -Unapproved porous ceiling tiles observed in front service area and rear prep area. -Seal around entry lines through-out facility.
53 -Dead german roaches observed in service area cabinetry, and floor under under warewash sink. -Stainless steel panels not flushed to wall. -Large hole observedin wall behind cooking line. -Water stained ceiling tiles observed through-out facility. -Roach droppings observed in groves and gaps in cabinetry, behind ancillary lines and on closet doors for hot water tank.
56 Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Courtney's Fine West Indian Cuisine
7621 Ogontz Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

1 The person in charge was observed with a servesafe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. ** Sanitarian sent application link via email to apply for a city of Philadelphia food safety certificate.
8 - Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen and front serving area. - No paper towel dispenser or paper towel observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen and front serving area.
13 Two unapproved grills observed in use (Chicken on grill) in back dumpster area of establishment. **Sanitarian advised person in charge to discontinue grill use and food prepping.
14 2 stoppers covered in aluminum foil observed for 3 compartment sink. * 3 working stoppers without aluminum foil covering are needed to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. - Food debris observed in all 3 compartments *General cleaning and proper sanitizing is needed.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under counter refrigeration unit, was not date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices (Probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Domestic microwave observed. *No personal use only signed observed.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46 Non NSF/Ansi approved drying rack observed installed above 3 compartment sink.
47 The following observations were made: - Dust accumulation on kick plates of soda reach-in refrigerator in seating area. -Grease accumulation on grease trap and surrounding outer surfaces.
49 - Shallow wall mounted hand wash sink observed with one knob for hot water in kitchen area. An approved deep basin 4 legged free standing sink is needed for proper installation of garbage grinder.
51 - No lidded trashcan observed in restroom for proper disposal of female sanitary napkins. -Hand wash sink observed slow draining in restroom.
53 - Porous ceiling tiles which are not smooth and easily cleanable observed in prep area and front serving area. - Missing floor tile observed under 3 compartment sink.
53 The following observations were made: - Food debris on floor surfaces under equipment in kitchen area. -Food debris and dust along floor perimeter in storage area. -Dead roaches on floor corner in storage area. -Food debris on outer surface of closet door in kitchen area. -Water stained ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not hung on a utility rack when not in use.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
54 Burnt out light bulbs observed under hood.
54 Hood filters, fire suppression system and front vents of hood have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes (Insurance office converted to fully operating eat-in restaurant with newly installed kitchen equipment) 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.
65 No garbage grinder observed. **Food establishments producing grindable garbage waste must install a garbage grinder to properly dispose of such waste or recycle the garbage by other approved means. Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage.
Courtney's Fine West Indian Cuisine
7621 Ogontz Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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