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Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 04/10/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the Food Prep area.
45 Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
47 The following were observed: -light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
54 Hood filters have static dust and grease.
54 Static Dust accumulation observed in the walk-in units fan guards.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 03/11/2024

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the mens restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
13 Biscuits observed uncovered in the walk-in freezer.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the rear storage area.
21 Date marking of opened bacon observed in the walk in refrigerator.
45 Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
47 The following were observed: -food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
53 Light food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
53 Broom and dust pan was not secured on a maintenance rack.
54 Hood filters have static dust and grease.
54 Static Dust accumulation observed in the walk-in units fan guards.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 12/05/2023

1 Food Safety Certified person observed without a City Certificate. 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. **An application for the City Certificate was issued to the Food Safety Certified person during time of inspection.
8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand wash sink. **Person in charge removed the utensils and dishes.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the mens restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the rear storage area.
45 Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
47 The following were observed: -Light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
51 Static dust observed on air vents in both men's and women's employee restroom areas.
53 Light food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
53 Mop was observed not elevated for proper air dry.
53 Broom and dust pan was not secured on a maintenance rack.
54 Hood filters have static dust and grease.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 01/31/2023

1 Food Safety Certified person observed without a City Certificate. 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. **An application for the City Certificate was issued to the Food Safety Certified person during time of inspection.
11 Light creamer located in under-the-counter refrigeration unit observed with "Use By" date 1/26/23. **PIC was instructed to discard light creamer during time of inspection.
13 Used wiping cloth observed in food prep sink. **PIC was instructed to remove wiping cloth and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize interior surfaces of food prep sink during time of inspection.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Potentially hazardous food observed between 50-60 degrees F. **PIC was instructed to discard potentially hazardous food and maintain time in lieu temperature stamps during time of inspection.
45 Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
47 The following were observed: -Light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
51 Static dust observed on air vents in both men's and women's employee restroom areas.
53 Light food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have static dust and grease.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 12/29/2022

45 Garbage grinder sink observed not in use.
47 The following were observed: -Light food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Light food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
53 Light food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have static dust and grease.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 12/27/2022

14 Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine.
45 The following were observed: -Garbage grinder sink not in use -One prep station with under-the-counter refrigeration unit non-operational
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in freezer/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
49 The following were observed: -Slow draining handwashing sinks in food prep area -Waste water back flowing onto the floors in both the men's and women's employee restroom areas when handwashing sinks are turned on
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 10/21/2022

1 Food Safety Certified person observed without a City Certificate. 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. **An application for the City Certificate was issued to the Food Safety Certified person during time of inspection.
14 Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. **PIC was instructed to discard ice and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize interior surfaces of machine during time of inspection.
45 One damaged shelf observed in walk-in freezer.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer/perimeters of ceiling of walk-in freezer
48 One to five minute delay in hot water reaching peak demand at handwashing sink in men's employee restroom.
49 Slow draining handwashing sink in front food prep area.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022

1 Food Safety Certified person observed without a City Certificate. 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. **An application for the City Certificate was issued to the Food Safety Certified person during time of inspection.
11 Visible evidence of insect contaminated food in the food prep area. Fly observed landing directly on potentially hazardous food (cheese) in the cold prep unit. **PIC took corrective action and discarded cheese during time of inspection.
36 The following were observed: -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed throughout the food prep area -Visible evidence of insect contaminated food in the food prep area. Fly observed landing directly on potentially hazardous food (cheese) in the cold prep unit. **PIC took corrective action and discarded cheese during time of inspection.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer
51 Static dust accumulation observed on air vents in men's and women's employee restroom areas.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022

1 A Philadelphia Certificate was not observed by the PIC. **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. **An Application for the Philadelphia Certificate was issued to the PIC during time of inspection.
4 An open employee's opened food container was observed being stored in the walk-in freezer above frozen hamburgers. **PIC took corrective action and properly covered, labeled, and stored food in an employee only designated area during time of inspection.
13 Used glove observed stored in food prep sink in front food prep area. **PIC took corrective action and discarded the glove and properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized interior surfaces of food prep sink during time of inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (1 live cockroach) observed in the rear of the food prep area.
36 An outer opening was observed on lower surface of delivery entry door in the rear of the food facility which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 The following were observed: -Broken garbage grinder sink -Broken shelving unit in walk-in freezer -Pipe leak at handwashing sink in men's restroom area **PIC took corrective action and serviced pipe leak at handwashing sink in men's restroom area during time of inspection. (COS)
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Food debris/residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/under-the-counter refrigeration units -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Ice accumulation around perimeters of ceiling in walk-in freezer
48 1-5 minute delay in hot water reaching peak demand at all employee handwashing stations in the food facility.
51 Static dust accumulation observed on air vents in men's and women's employee restroom areas.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease in food prep area.
Burger King #983
2550 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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