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Coffee Tea & Company
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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Coffee Tea & Company
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/26/2024

36 The 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.
45 The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. The household freezer chest freezer observed in the prep area has a damaged exterior lid and it is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. Three household chest freezers in the basement are not in operation.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the front food prep areas.
51 Loose hand washing sink faucet observed inside the toilet room.
53 Floor and wall juncture surfaces behind the rear central air unit is not sealed.
Coffee Tea and Company
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 05/20/2024

1 Management did not apply for or obtain the food certificate issued by the Health Department.
36 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the front service, rear prep/ware washing, utility area, stairwell ledges, and basement storage areas.
36 The metal trap door in the basement and the base of the front door are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. Household freezer chest freezer observed in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. Three household chest freezers in the basement are not in operation.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the front food prep areas.
51 Loose hand washing faucet observed inside the toilet room.
52 Uncovered trash container observed in the food prep area.
53 Dust, food debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the front food prep, rear prep/ware washing, stairway, and the basement storage areas.
53 Wood stairs penetrating the floor in the basement is not properly sealed. Floor and wall juncture surfaces surrounding the rear central air unit are not sealed.
Coffee Tea and Company
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 04/16/2024

1 The food safety certified person on site must obtain the certificate issued by the Philadelphia Health Department. The application was emailed to the owner, while on site.
36 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the front service, rear wear washing, utility area, stairwell ledges, and basement storage areas.
36 The metal trap door in the basement and the base of the front door are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 A measuring cup inside the ice bin observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. A scoop with handle is needed.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. Household freezer chests (4) and reach-in freezer observed in the basement storage area. Freezer chest lid in basement is defective. A reach-in refrigerator at prep area is not in operation.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the food prep areas. Debris observed inside ice machine.
52 Uncovered trash container observed in the prep area.
53 Dust, food debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the food prep, ware washing, stairway, and the basement storage areas. One unused grill, panini, and draft beer refrigerator observed in the basement.
53 Brooms observed on the floor and not placed on designated racks.
53 Utility line penetrating the wall behind the ice machine is not properly sealed. Floor and baseboard coving surfaces surrounding central air unit are not in good repair, near stairwell.
54 Observed sliced chicken breast on miniature electric grill without mechanical ventilation.
Istanbul Cafe
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 01/11/2023

36 The 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.
37 A sugar container was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. Household freezer chests (4) and reach-in freezer observed in the basement storage area.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces in the prep areas.
52 Uncovered trash containers observed in prep and ware washing areas.
53 Dust and food debris observed on the floor perimeters of the prep, ware washing, and the basement storage areas. Two unused ovens and draft beer refrigerator observed in the basement.
Istanbul Cafe
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 12/06/2022

36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse feces) activity observed on the floor perimeters of the dining, prep, ware washing, and basement storage areas.
36 The 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 employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cracked glass door observed on display refrigerator in the service area. The food prep sink is elevated with bricks.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces in the prep area.
51 Loose faucet observed inside toilet room.
52 Uncovered trash containers observed in prep and ware washing areas.
53 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the prep, dining, ware washing, and the basement storage areas.
53 The baseboard coving on the wall and floor junctures are not properly sealed against the wall in the prep, ware washing, and basement areas.
Istanbul Cafe
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 09/07/2022

1 * The Certified Person is not present in the establishment during time of inspection. The Certified Person (Egin Yilmaz-A105944) did arrive during time of inspection.
4 * Uncovered cup of water is stored on the lower shelf with single serve items. The Employee did discard the beverage during time of inspection. * Personal cup of coffee is stored on the back prep counter in the front serving area. The employee did remove the cup of coffee during time of inspection.
8 * Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear prep/storage area. The dispenser was restocked during time of inspection. * No soap was provided at the hand sink station in the rear prep/storage area.
14 * Food contact surfaces are not properly sanitized every 4hours as required. The Sanitarian advised to Person in Charge to sanitize the food contact surfaces during time of insection.
20 * Open container of juice was held at 71.1 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. The container of juice was discard during time of inspection.
36 * Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse) activity observed in the 1st floor area and in the basement area. * Visible physical evidence of insect (fly) activity observed in the 1st floor area and basement area.
36 * Basement trap to the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
38 * Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 * Ambient temperature of the under counter refrigerator was observed at 71 degrees F, 41 degrees F or below is required. The Sanitarian advise the establishment to take the refrigerator unit out of service until the air temperature is observed at 41 degrees F or below.
49 * The backflow devise on the main water line was not observed.
52 * Uncovered trash cans are observed in the prep areas.
53 * Mouse droppings are observed on the perimeter of the floor in the basement area. * Excessive furniture was observed in the basement area.
Istanbul Cafe
301 Market St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/10/2022

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301 Market St
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