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Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 06/05/2024

26 Working containers in prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the bottle at the time of the inspection.
35 Prepackaged food (cakes) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
45 - Cover of the electrical panel on the pizza oven observed missing - Handle of the reach in freezer observed in disrepair
47 - Grease accumulation observed on the side of the cooking equipment in the prep area. - Puddle of water observed on the bottom of the pizza cold holding unit
48 Hot water delayed observed at the handwash sink near the prep area. Hot water took approximately 2-3 mins to reach peak demand.
53 - Grease accumulation observed on the ceiling tiles throughout the establishment - Grease accumulation observed on the wall near the oven
Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024

1 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. **Food safety certified person was not present at the time of the sanitrian's arrival. Food safety certified person arrived at the time of the inspection.
19 Pizza was held at 82.6 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
20 Several foods were held at 47.2 to 54.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Salmon was discarded, other food items were relocated to walk-in cooler for quick chill
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meat and cheese), located in the walk-in cooler was not marked with the date it was opened. Food employee date marked at the time of the inspection.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Log was created at the time of the inspection.
35 Prepackaged food (cakes) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the facility. Fresh mouse droppings were observed on the mixer.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on active cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 - Torn gaskets observed on the walk-in cooler - Covers of the electrical panel on the oven observed missing - Handle of the reach in freezer observed in disrepair
47 - Gaskets of the walk-in cooler observed with buildup. - Food debris observed on the bottom surface of the reach-in freezer.
48 Hot water delayed observed at the handwash sinks throughout the establishment. Hot water took approximately 2-3 mins to reach peak demand.
49 Leak observed in the pipe in the warewash sink in the warewash area
52 No trashcan provided at the handwash in the warewash area.
53 - Buildup observed on the floor under the handwash and prep sink - Grease accumulation observed on the ceiling tiles throughout the establishment - Grease accumulation observed on the wall near the oven - Debris on the floor behind the prep table in the prep area - Debris observed along the floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler - Old mouse droppings observed near the electrical panel and the floor near the mixer - Grease accumulation observed on the floor near the grill
53 Mop observed inside of bucket instead of elevated after usage to allow for proper airdry.
Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 02/27/2024

8 Food preparation sink observed being used for handwashing. Person in-charge was instructed to clean and sanitize food preparation sink prior to further usage.
13 Food observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
14 Food preparation sink was being used for handwashing. Person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
14 Bucket with wiping cloth was observed stored on active food cutting table.Person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
14 Food was observed being prepared on cutting boards with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. (sandwiches) person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
14 Slicer is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
21 * potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. * 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.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the facility. Fresh mouse droppings were observed behind the mixer and in space around backflow prevention device.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on active cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
52 Dumpster was observed to be uncovered.
53 Mop head was observed improperly stored.
54 Vent filters in the walk-in cooler and wall behind food preparation sink are dirty.
Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 01/11/2023

1 Certified person was not present at the start of inspection. They later arrived. 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.
8 Milkshake blender and ice cream was observed in the front area, but the food facility does not have a hand wash sink conveniently located in the area. Milkshake blender was relocated to the kitchen area and ice cream was removed.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the men's restroom. Paper towels were provided.
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. Slicer was taken apart and cleaned.
14 Observations: - The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was over 400 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. - The warewashing sink was not set up in the correct order (wash, rinse, sanitize).
21 Foods in the walk-in cooler were not date marked with the day it was prepared or opened. Dates were provided.
26 Working containers in prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottle was properly labeled.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the dessert refrigerator.
35 Prepackaged foods (desserts) were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
41 Serving utensils/ice cream scoop was observed in stagnant water.
45 Crates being used for elevation in the storage area were not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Observations: - Equipment not in use: chest freezer, hot hold cabinet - Domestic, non-NSF approved microwave
47 - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. - Food debris observed on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Dust accumulation observed on vents in walk-in cooler. - Encrusted residue observed on the door tracks of the cold prep unit * General cleaning is needed.
51 Damaged/missing base cove in the men's restroom.
52 Trashcan was not provided by the handwash sink in the prep area.
53 Maintenance tools were not elevated on the utility rack when not in use.
53 Damaged wall paneling observed in the front area.
Big Al's Italiano
8202 Roosevelt Blvd A
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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