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Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 05/15/2024

13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk -in cooler. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
36 Gap observed between cellar door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 -Observed missing sump pump cover. -Severely torn door gasket observed around beer walk-in cooler door.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration.
47 -Accumulation of grease and residue on sides of cooking equipment, exterior surfaces of food containers, pot rack, and surround utility pipes. -Accumulation of debris observed on shelving, and storage container lids.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen by cooking line and in front of walk-in cooler. -Damaged wall surfaces in customer dining area.
53 -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall junctures of bar areas and kitchen. -Residue observed on ceiling of kitchen. -Grimes observed under cooking equipment. -Dust observed on electrical wires in kitchen. -Dust observed on soda tower equipment.
53 Idle mop observed in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 04/15/2024

8 Soap and paper towels was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Person in charge took corrective action and provided soap and paper towels.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk -in cooler.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Corrective action was taken and ice was burned, surfaces were cleaned and sanitized.
21 Portioned sour cream, ready to eat food, located in the cold hold unit, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
26 Working containers in kitchen, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in Charge took corrective action and labeled bottle.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent observed in the kitchen and 3rd floor storage area.
36 Loose rodent bait observed in corner of bar and not in a bait box as required.
36 Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler.
45 Observed missing sump pump cover.
47 - Accumulation of food observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Accumulation of grease and residue on sides of cooking equipment, exterior surfaces of food containers, pot rack, and surround utility pipes. -Accumulation of debris observed on shelving, and storage container lids.
53 -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall junctures of bar areas and kitchen. -Residue observed on ceiling of kitchen. -Mice droppings observed on ledge behind dish washer, and on floor under shelving in kitchen and 3rd floor storage area. Clean and sanitize as needed.
53 Idle mop observed in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen by cooking line and in front of walk-in cooler. -Damaged wall surfaces in customer dining area.
Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 04/25/2023

23 Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Person in Charge took corrective action and added advisory to menu.
36 Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Observed missing sump pump cover.
47 - Accumulation of food observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Dust observed on soda beverage lines. -Second floor refrigerator is not clean on sight.
53 -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall junctures of bar areas.
53 Idle mop observed in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 03/28/2023

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. Application emailed
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the five food borne illnesses. A copy of the "Employee Health Policy" was emailed.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Person in Charge provided soap.
12 Shellstock located in the walk-in cooler did not have identification tags attached to the container.
12 Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied.
13 -Food (tomatillo and onions) observed stored under hand wash sink and food preparation sink. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items. -Beverage ice was not separated from ice cooling cold plate. -Several raw animal foods (bacon and mussels) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Person in Charge relocated items.
14 Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Employee took corrective action and burned ice. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to wash, rinse and sanitize surfaces before resuming ice operations.
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. Person in Charge adjusted sanitizer concentrations.
23 Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
45 Milkcrates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 - Accumulation of food observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Debris observed on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Dust observed on soda beverage lines.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in basement food preparation area. -Hole observed on wall next to side door.
53 - Observed grease on floor under cooking equipment. -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall junctures of bar areas. -Floor in liquior storage room was not clean on sight.
53 Idle mop observed in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inspection Date: 03/20/2023

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. Application emailed
13 -Bar ice observed uncovered. -Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
14 Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Employee took corrective action and burned ice. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to wash, rinse and sanitize surfaces before resuming ice operations.
26 Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Employee took corrective action and labeled bottle.
26 Bait packet was not observed in a bait box as required. Open bait observed on floor next to 1st floor bar cabinet.
36 Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Sump cover was observed missing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
47 - Accumulation of food observed in catch basin under preparation sink. -Grease and dust observed on exterior surfaces of electrical lines above cold hold unit. -Debris observed on storage shelving under preparation tables.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in basement food preparation area. -Hole observed on wall next to side door.
53 - Observed grease on floor under cooking equipment. -Food residue observed on wall behind cooking equipment. -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall junctures of bar areas. -Floor in liquior storage room was not clean on sight.
53 Idle mop observed on floor and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
Jose Pistolas
263 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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