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Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
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Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Inspection Date: 07/19/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room. PIC provided paper towel at the time of the inspection.
41 Knives observed stored between cold prep unit and prep table which is not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Cardboard observed lining the shelves reach-in refrigerator with bottle waters.
45 - NON-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezers in retail area - Observed crack in the glass sliding door of the closed display case
47 - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer. - Unused equipment and clutter observed in the basement area.
49 - Condensation lines observed leaking into bucket in the basement area - Leak observed in the faucet of the hot water at the handwash sink in the prep area
Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Inspection Date: 05/30/2024

13 A pan of pretzels was observed uncovered on the retail counter.
14 An accumulation of grease observed on the food contact surfaces of the drying rack in the warewash area.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (deli meat and cheese), located in the closed display case and walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. PIC date marked the item at the time of the inspection.
26 Chemical spray bottle was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the prep area. PIC relocated the spray bottle at the time of the inspection.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
41 Knives observed stored between cold prep unit and prep table which is not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 - NON-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezers in retail area - Unused equipment/griddle observed on lower shelving units in food prep area - Observed crack in the glass sliding door of the closed display case
45 Cardboard observed lining the shelves with potato chips and reach-in refrigerator.
47 - Food debris was observed on shelves in the POS area. - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer. - Black residue observed on gasket in the chest freezer.
48 No hot water observed at the handwash sink in the prep area. PIC turned the hot water on from the shut off valve. Hot water is now restored.
49 Condensation lines observed leaking into bucket in the basement area
53 - Grease accumulation was observed on the wall behind the convection oven and on the ceiling in the prep area - Food residue observed on the ceiling in the prep area - Debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler - Dead cockroaches observed on the floor in basement area
61 The facility was approved for cold sandwiches. Egg and bacon was observed on the menu . A unused griddle was observed on the bottom of the prep table in the prep area. Griddle and any unapproved equipment must be removed from the establishment. 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, 7801 Essington Ave Philadelphia PA 19153
Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Inspection Date: 04/15/2024

13 - A pan of chicken cutlets was observed uncovered on the retail counter. The pan of chicken cutlets was relocated during the inspection. - A box of bread was observed uncovered on the retail counter. Food employee covered the bread during the inspection.
14 An accumulation of grease observed on the food contact surfaces of the drying rack in the warewash area.
20 Chicken was held at 49.1 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. PIC relocated the food item to the walk-in cooler for a quick chill.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
41 Knives observed stored between cold prep unit and prep table which is not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 - NON-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezers in retail area - Unused equipment observed on lower shelving units in food prep area - Observed crack in the glass sliding door of the closed display case
53 - Grease accumulation was observed on the wall behind the convection oven - Clutter observed in the POS area - Food residue observed on the ceiling in the prep area
54 There is no exhaust hood above the convection oven in the prep area. Grease accumulation was observed on the surface of convection oven, on the adjacent wall and ceiling surfaces. (Homemade chicken cutlets was observed on the menu and a pan of chicken cutlets was observed in the cold holding unit) Note: the convection oven was approved to bake pretzels and breads that will not generate grease and smoke due to lack of exhaust hood.
61 The facility was approved for cold sandwiches. Egg and bacon was observed on the menu . A griddle was observed on the bottom of the prep table in the prep area. 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, 7801 Essington Ave Philadelphia PA 19153
Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Inspection Date: 06/09/2023

1 Certified person did not have a Philadelphia certificate. Application given to the person in charge. 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.
13 Self-serve, unwrapped pretzels were observed uncovered on the counter. Container was covered.
14 Live roach observed inside a pack of lids in the basement. Pack of lids were discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: - Live roach observed in a pack of lids in the basement. Pack was discarded. - Dead roach carcasses observed throughout shelving and floor surfaces in the basement. Cleaning is needed.
36 Gaps were observed under front door in retail area in the food facility which does which not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food boxes observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
41 Knives observed stored between cold prep unit and prep table which is not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Wooden shelving observed in the basement area.
45 The following observations were made: -Non commercial chest freezers in retail area -Unused equipment observed on lower shelving units in food prep area
47 The following was observed: -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler in food prep area -Ice accumulation in chest freezer in retail area -Dirt/dust accumulation observed on the fanguards in the retail refrigerators
51 Toilet tissue was not available in the restroom.
53 Debris observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area, retail area, and basement area.
Chubby's Fox Chase Deli
537 Hoffnagle St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
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