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1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
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1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 09/30/2024

14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action was taken and dispenser was replaced during time of inspection.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the walk-in cooler floor.
45 - The handwashing sink in the kitchen area was not properly sealed to the wall.
45 - Unused reduced Oxygen Packaging machine observed in the basement area. Unused equipment should be removed. . - Rusted surfaces observed on storage shelving under preparation tables, and along seams of walk-in cooler. - Non NSF/ANSI approved refrigerator observed in server station. - Walk-in cooler floor is not in good repair. Metal floor panel observed peeling and unsecured to floor. -Residue observed along door gaskets of refrigerators. -Missing vent cover observed in one of three walk-in coolers.
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 quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration.
47 -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of basement chest freezer. -Food residue observed on underside of refrigerator handles. -Grimes observed on sides of cooking equipment and cold hold units. -Residue observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Dust observed on storage shelving in basement. -Accumulation of water and debris on walk-in cooler floor with vegetables.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in vents and surrounding ceiling surfaces.
53 - Penetrating utility lines were not properly sealed. -Cracked floor tiles observed in floor around warewash area.
53 - Grimes and debris observed on walls behind cooking equipment and floor under cooking equipment and warewash area. - Debris, and dust observed on floor and ceiling of basement storage areas. -Food residue observed on wall by warewash sinks.
1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 04/03/2024

7 A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. See discard list.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided paper towels.
11 -Moldy zucchini observed in cold hold unit. -Expired eggs and milk in reach-in refrigerators. See discard list.
13 -Raw beef and eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items. -Uncovered flour observed. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered container.
20 Chicken broth and cut lettuce was held at 46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge lowered temperature of cold hold unit.
21 Deli meat and cheeses potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold hold unit, was not date marked. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the basement storage area. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated bottles of sanitizer
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in food preparation area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Person in Charge discarded item.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the walk-in cooler floor.
45 - The handwashing sink in the kitchen area was not properly sealed to the wall. - Caulking around the 3-compartment sink and handwashing sinks in the toilets were in poor repair.
45 - Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine observed in the basement area. Machine is unused. - Rusted surfaces observed on storage shelving under preparation tables. - Non NSF/ANSI approved refrigerator observed in server station. - Walk-in cooler floor is not in good repair. -Reach-in refrigerator and cold hold unit door gaskets are not on good repair.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of basement chest freezer. -Grimes observed on wire storage racks. Person in Charge took corrective action and cleaned one of two wire storage racks. -Accumulation of debris and grimes under meat slicer. Person in Charge took corrective action and cleaned surfaces. -Food residue observed on underside of refrigerator handles. -Grimes observed on sides of cooking equipment and cold hold units. -Flour encrusted containers observed in flouring station. -Residue observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Water observed on bottom of cold hold unit. -Debris observed on table top under griddle.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in vents and surrounding ceiling surfaces.
53 - Grimes and debris observed on walls behind cooking equipment and floor under cooking equipment and warewash area. - Debris, and dust observed on floor and ceiling of basement storage areas. - Accumulation of dust and residue observed on ceiling and in vent covers in the kitchen.
53 - Holes observed on walls under condiment storage shelving. - Penetrating utility lines were not properly sealed. -Cracked floor tiles observed in floor around warewash area.
1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 04/14/2023

26 Spray bottles in server station area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled during the inspection.
37 A tray of chicken breast were observed stored on the floor by the stairs to the basement area; not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Chicken was moved to the walk-in cooler.
45 - Unused freezer in basement. - Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine observed in the basement area. Machine is unused. - Rusted surfaces observed on storage shelving under preparation tables. - Non NSF/ANSI approved refrigerator observed in server station. - Non NSF/ANSI approved reach-in freezer observed in the basement area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 - The handwashing sink in the kitchen area was not properly sealed to the wall. - Caulking around the 3-compartment sink and handwashing sinks in the toilets were in poor repair.
53 - Grimes and debris observed on walls behind cooking equipment and floor under cooking equipment and warewash area. - Debris, dust and cobwebs observed on floor and ceiling of basement storage areas. - Accumulation of dust and residue observed on ceiling and in vent covers in the kitchen.
53 - Holes observed on walls under condiment storage shelving. - Penetrating utility lines were not properly sealed.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 02/16/2023

11 Expired Milks observed in walk-in cooler. See discard list.
21 Shredded cheeses and blue cheese, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Gap under cellar doors, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 An insect control device located in storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Person in Charge removed fly paper.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the ice bin observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated ice scoop.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Unused freezer in basement. -Rusted surfaces observed on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Non NSF/ANSI approved refrigerator observed in server station.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration.
47 -Grease and residue encrusted surfaces observed on shelving, and sides of food equipment (refrigeration units and cooking equipment). -Food debris and grimes observed under food griddle. -Debris and dust observed on shelving surfaces in basement. - Accumulation of liquid, residue and debris observed on floor in large walk-in cooler. -Residue observed on grate under soda machine. -Bottom of beer chest refrigerators observed are not clean.
53 -Grimes and debris observed on walls behind cooking equipment and floor under cooking equipment and warewash area. -Debris, dust and cobwebs observed on floor and ceiling of basement storage areas. -Accumulation of dust and residue observed on ceiling and in vent covers.
53 Holes observed on walls under condiment storage shelving.
1518 Bar and Grill
1518 Sansom St BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
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