Inspection ReportRelated Reports D's Caribbean & American Food
3009 N 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 04/02/2024
26 Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep and basement areas.
Corrective action: Person in charge discarded pesticides during the time of inspection.
37 Metal can being used to store food after opening in a reach-in unit.
45 Soda crates being used for elevation in a chest freezer in the basement area.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Floor drain near restroom area missing a cover.
-5 non NSF/ANSI chest freezers in the basement area.
45 Food prep sink not properly sealed to wall surface in the food prep area and missing a leg.
Corrective action: Person in charge sealed food prep sink to the wall and provided missing leg during the time of inspection.
47 Chest freezer observed with residue on internal surfaces in the basement area.
D's Caribbean & American Food
3009 N 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/19/2024
1 Philadelphia food safety certification observed expired on October 2023. Another Philadelphia food safety certification arrived prior to completion of inspection.
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.
6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks.
8 The following observations were noted:
-The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by pot and trash can and not accessible at all times for employee use.
-Food residue and a strainer observed in the handwash sink.
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the basement area.
13 Single-use bowls observed submerged in working bulk containers in the food prep area.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Chicken, Mac and cheese, cabbage, sauces), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration units and table, was not date marked.
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.
27 Galvanized exhaust hood observed.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
35 Numerous containers of food were not properly labeled in the refrigerators.
36 Gap observed around basement trap door and front door.
37 The following observations were noted:
-Non food grade bags being used to store food in a reach-in refrigeration unit.
-Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 3-basin sink in the basement area not properly sealed to wall surface.
45 The following observations were noted:
-4 non NSF/ANSI chest freezers in the basement area.
-1 non NSF/ANSI refrigeration unit in the basement area.
-Kickplates missing on multiple refrigeration units.
-Inoperable AC unit drain line hanging over food prep table.
45 Cardboard being used as table liner in the food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Chest freezer observed with debris and ice accumulation in the basement area.
49 2 compartments of the 3-basin sink observed leaking from drain line in the basement area.
50 A bucket was observed filled with water under 3-basin sink in the basement area.
51 Toilet room door observed not self-closing.
51 The following observations were noted:
-Heavy static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the restroom area.
-Unsealed gaps and holes throughout the restroom area.
-Incomplete walls and ceiling in the restroom area.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Unsealed gaps and holes throughout the facility.
-Missing outlet covers.
-Base coving not properly sealed to wall surfaces.
-Incomplete wall surfaces in the rear storage area.
53 Debris and residue observed along floor perimeter of the food prep area.
58 Basement area observed being used to store food and prep. A table with a cutting board and knife observed in the basement area. 3-basin sink observed in the basement area. Raw plywood ceiling. Dry storage and employee lockers observed on the 2nd floor.
59 Basement area observed being used to store food and prep. A table with a cutting board and knife observed in the basement area. 3-basin sink observed in the basement area. Raw plywood ceiling. Dry storage and employee lockers observed on the 2nd floor.
Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: http://www.phila.gov/health/foodprotection/NewFoodBusinesses.html
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: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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