Inspection ReportRelated Reports Crown Chicken & Gyro
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 04/28/2025
45 Non NSF/ANSI microwave and chest freezer
49 The following observations were noted:
-A indirect waste drain was not observed at the food prep sink.
-Handwash sink observed leaking from the drain pipe in the restroom area.
Empanada Restaurant
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 01/09/2025
37 Metal can being used after opening in the walk-in cooler area.
41 Single-use bowls observed being used as scoopers in working bulk containers in the food prep area.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the kitchen.
49 A backflow prevention device was not observed on the main water inlet line.
60 PR 23-1444
Empanada Restaurant
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/12/2024
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
Corrective action: PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized slicer during the time of inspection.
37 Hot holding unit observed being stored outside on a table under a tent.
Corrective action: PIC removed hot holding unit from outside during the time of inspection.
45 Milk crate being used for elevation in the walk-in cooler.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the kitchen.
49 A backflow prevention device was not observed on the main water inlet line and coffee machine.
49 A airgap was not observed at the food prep sink, coffee machine and steam table.
54 Employee clothing items and bags observed being stored under food prep table in the food prep area.
Corrective action: PIC removed clothing articles and bags during the time of inspection.
60 PR 23-1444
Empanada Restaurant
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/07/2023
8 The food facility did not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the front food service area. The person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (chicken, pork, beef), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed throughout the facility. Person in charge was advised to contact an exterminator
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the kitchen.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the kitchen.
59 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.
New counter steam table observed in the front food service with sneeze guard.
Empanada Restaurant
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/15/2022
Empanada Restaurant
2824 N 5th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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