Inspection ReportRelated Reports Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 04/02/2025
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 02/28/2025
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the basement prep area. Corrective action; PIC removed the chemical from the shelf during the inspection.
36 Gaps observed in the trap door in the basement storage area which is an outer opening in the food facility and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 - Observed beverages not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
47 - Observed debris and stains on shelving surfaces in the downstairs and upstairs prep areas, and in the baking area.
- Observed grease stains on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and on shelving surfaces above the cooking equipment.
- Observed grease and food debris accumulations underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen area.
- Observed rust on storage shelf surfaces located near the entry door of the kitchen.
51 - Observed dust accumulations on the ceiling fan in the upstairs employee restroom.
53 - Observed unsealed utility lines in the ceiling in the basement storage/prep areas.
- Observed peeling panels on the surfaces of the stairs leading to the basement prep area.
53 - Observed food debris and grease on the floor surfaces and perimeters underneath the cooking and prep equipment in the kitchen area.
- Observed slight debris on the floor perimeters in the basement prep and storage areas.
58 Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. Facility has added baking equipment (proofer). Facility has submitted plans and the case has been opened.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 01/24/2025
8 Observed a bucket inside of the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Corrective action; Person in charge removed the bucket from the handwashing sink during the inspection.
36 - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters in the downstairs prep, refuse room, and upstairs kitchen/prep areas.
37 - Observed food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Observed soda crates being used to elevate items in the storage closet rather than approved shelving surfaces.
47 - Observed debris and stains on shelving surfaces in the downstairs and upstairs prep areas, and in the baking area.
- Observed stains on the exterior and interior surfaces of the reach-in refrigerators and chest freezers in the basement prep areas.
- Observed slight debris and stains on the floor surfaces of the walk-in cooler in the basement.
- Observed grease stains on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and on shelving surfaces above the cooking equipment.
- Observed rust on storage shelf surfaces located near the entry door of the kitchen.
48 One of the employee restrooms did not have hot water during the inspection.
53 - Observed food debris on the floor surfaces and perimeters, underneath the cooking equipment, and prep table in the upstairs prep area.
- Observed food debris on the floor surfaces and perimeters in the downstairs prep, storage, and refuse areas.
- Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters in the downstairs prep, refuse room, and upstairs kitchen/prep areas.
53 - Observed brooms and dustpans on the floor rather than properly hung when not in use.
53 - Observed a hole in the wall at the corner of the bread making room near the proofer.
54 One light under the hood in the kitchen is not shielded from breakage.
58 Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. Facility has added baking equipment (proofer) and added a restroom.
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: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-license/business-licenses/food-businesses/change-ownership-of-a-stationary-food-business/ 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, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 01/02/2024
45 Observed rusted/damaged lower shelf in the lower prep area being used to store clear food containers.
45 - Observed soda crates being used for elevation.
- Observed build-up ice in the upper chest freezer.
49 Observed a garbage disposal on the prep sink in the lower kitchen area.
53 Observed food debris under the prep tables, grills and oven in the upper prep area.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 11/29/2023
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
**Sanitarian recited the 5 foodborne illnesses to the person in charge.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
13 Raw chicken was stored above raw beef and ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
**Raw chicken was relocated at the time.
13 Observed no splash guard in between the handwashing sink and prep table in the kitchen area.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
**Additional tablets were added to the solution to increase the concentration.
20 Food (garlic, chicken, shaved beef, sliced veggies) were held at 43.2 - 47.7 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
**Effected foods were discarded at the time of the inspection.
33 Food (Beef) observed thawing at room temperature in the prep sink.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the trash area, lower prep area and upper closet containing tanks.
45 Observed rusted/damaged lower shelf in the lower prep area being used to store clear food containers.
45 - Observed soda crates being used for elevation in the walk-in cooler.
- Observed pepsi reach-in refrigerator in the basement prep area not properly keeping food in temperature.
- Observed under grill refrigeration unit not properly keeping food in temperature.
49 Observed a small leak in the pipe under the wash compartment of the 3-bay warewash sink.
53 Observed damaged lower wall leading to the office area.
53 - Observed food debris under the chest freezer and behind the prep table in the lower prep area.
- Observed mouse droppings around the floor perimeter of the trash/receiving area.
- Observed droppings behind the chest freezer.
- Observed droppings around the floor perimeter and upper edge of the room containing 2 heaters/tanks.
- Observed droppings behing the reach-in refrigerator near the stairs.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 02/27/2023
8 Observed bowl in the handwash sink.
**Person in charge removed the bowl from the sink at the time of the inspection.
20 Food (sliced onions) was held at 45.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
**Person in charge relocated sliced onions to another refrigerator at the time of the inspection.
33 Food (frozen meat) observed thawing in standing water.
**Person in charge supplied the thawing meat with running water.
45 - Observed missing kickplate on the reach-in freezer unit in basement area.
- Observed soda crates being used for elevation in the wall in cooler.
- Observed pepsi reach-in refrigerator in the basement prep area not properly keeping food in temperature.
- Observed missing vent covers in the ceiling ductwork in the upper prep/register area.
53 Maintenance tools (broom and dustpan) observed stored idle in the lower prep area near the steps; relocate to utility storage area when not in use.
53 - Observed a dirty rag on the floor beind the 3-bay warewash sink.
- Observed a pair of tongs behind the rear reach-in refrigerator.
**Person in charge had tongs discarded at the time of the inspection.
53 Observed hole in the wall of the dining room closet.
54 Observed missing light in the rear reach-inrefrigerator.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co.
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 01/19/2023
26 Observed insecticides (hot shot fly trap) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the lower prep area.
**Fly trap was removed and discarded at the time of the inspection.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the lower reach-in refrigerator and upper under-counter reach-in.
**Person in charge supplied internal thermometers in the units at the time of the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (droppings) observed in the lower and upper prep areas.
45 Observed missing kickplate on the reach-in freezer unit in basement area.
49 Observed leaking faucet on the handwashing sink in the lower prep area.
51 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the restrooms vents.
51 Observed restrooms without a lidded receptacle for women's sanitary napkins.
53 - Observed mouse droppings around the perimeter of the floor in the trash room area.
- Observed mouse droppings under the dish machine in the lower prep area.
- Observed mouse droppings underneath the prep tables in the lower prep area.
- Observed mouse droppings on the dish rack located on the lower shelf of a prep table.
- Observed mouse droppings behind/of the side of the mixer in the lower prep area.
- Observed mouse droppings in the kick plate area of the reach-in freezer.
- Observed mouse droppings between the two walk-in units.
53 Observed hole/opening in the floor of the back area near the steps.
54 Observed blown out light under the hood.
Philly Cheesesteak Company
538 N 04th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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