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European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 09/10/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Front door opened without screening is an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was closed minutes, later.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at prep area (potatoes).
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 The microwave oven and chest freezer are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. The garbage disposal is installed in a shallow and wall mounted hand washing sink in the basement. The defective ice machine observed in the basement is elevated with cinder blocks. Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving.
45 The ware washing sink is not properly sealed to the wall in the basement. The prep table is not properly sealed to wall at prep area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of the fryer, gas range, shelves, and grill.
47 Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning is needed.
49 Water observed dripping from drain line of the garbage disposal unit in basement. Slow water drainage observed at prep area hand washing sink.
53 Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the cashier, kitchen, and the basement areas (especially under stairwell). Soil accumulations observed on the wall of food prep area. Old equipment and items are stored inside basement closet.
European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/28/2024

1 A food safety certified person was not present initially, but someone arrived during the latter part of the inspection.
1 The food safety certified person present must obtain the certificate issued by the Health Department. The application was emailed to management.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Opened and screen less front and side doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The doors were closed, while on site.
36 Mouse feces observed on the front cashier shelves, and on the floor perimeters of 1st level and basement areas. Mouse feces observed on wall ledges in the basement.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored behind 3 bay sink edges, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 The ware washing sink is not properly sealed to the wall in the basement.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The microwave oven and chest freezer are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. The garbage disposal is installed in a shallow and wall mounted hand washing sink in the basement. Defective ice machine observed in the basement.
45 Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving in the basement.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of the fryer, gas range, shelves, and grill.
47 Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning is needed.
53 Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the cashier, kitchen, and the basement areas (especially under stairwell). Mouse feces observed on the wall ledges in the basement. Soil accumulations observed on the wall of food prep area. Old equipment and items are stored inside basement closet.
European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 05/29/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Opened and screen less front and side doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Mouse feces observed on the front cashier shelves, on the floor perimeters, and on the wall ledges of the 1st and basement level areas.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 The microwave oven and chest freezer are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. The garbage disposal is installed in a shallow and wall mounted hand washing sink in the basement. Defective ice machine observed in the basement.
45 The ware washing sink is not properly sealed to the wall in the basement.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Unfinished wood shelf surfaces observed at the front cashier area. Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on sides of fryer, gas range, and grill.
49 Water observed dripping from the drain line of the sink inside the basement.
53 Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the cashier, kitchen, and the basement areas (especially under stairwell). Mouse feces observed on the wall ledges in the basement.
European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/23/2022

21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, and located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Items were labeled, while on site.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Gaps at base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 The ware washing sink is not properly sealed to the wall in the basement.
45 The microwave oven, chest freezers, and toaster oven are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. The garbage disposal is installed in a shallow and wall mounted hand washing sink in the basement.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving. The freezer chest lid defective.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf surfaces in the basement storage and prep areas. Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning needed.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on sides of fryer and grille.
51 Toilet room sink is not properly sealed to the wall.
53 Dust and debris observed on floor perimeters of the prep and basement areas (especially under stairwell).
European Republic
213 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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