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Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/11/2025

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action was taken and signage was provided.
14 Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action was taken and a fresh bottle of sanitizer was opened.
20 Kale and smoked salmon was held at 72 and 44 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and kale was discarded and salmon was relocated to bring temperatures down.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
42 Clean food equipment was not stored inverted to prevent contamination.
45 - Inoperable under counter refrigerator was observed in the kitchen area. - Water damage counter around ice bin; is not in good repair. - Warewash sinks observed with 90 degree angles is not NSF/ANSI approved. - Counter around the 3-compartment sink was in poor repair. Raw wood exposed and damaged. -Countertop is peeling and not in good repair. -Observed one recessed light was not operational.
47 - Accumulation of debris and grimes observed on counters around cooking equipment, warewash, and beverage preparation area. - Ice accumulations observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the basement storage area. - Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, and dishwasher. - Debris observe inside storage cabinet surfaces.
53 - Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floor under counters, warewash area and food equipment. - Food debris and residue observed on wall where trash cans area located. - Grease observed on ceiling. -Debris observed on floor in basement storage room.
53 - Loose floor boards observed under convection oven; not in good repair. - Coved base in kitchen area observed not in good repair. -Loose corrugated panel observed by griddle.
54 Vent-less hood filter have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
65 Food establishments producing grindable garbage waste must install a garbage grinder to properly dispose of such waste or recycle the garbage by other approved means. Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage.
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 01/26/2024

Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 05/12/2023

8 An employee was observed filling a pitcher of water for service at the handwashing sink. Facility was reminded that the handwashing sink is for handwashing only.
13 Preparation sink with an air gap was not observed for cut produce operation. Facility has submitted a variance request for using the 3-compartment sink as a prep sink.
14 The quarternary ammonia 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. QUAT tablets were added to the sanitizing solution to increase the concentration to 200 ppm.
43 Boxes of single-service items were observed being stored on the floor in the basement area.
45 Raw wood surfaces observed in the kitchen area.
45 - Inoperable prep-refrigerator was observed in the kitchen area. - Water damage counter around ice bin; is not in good repair. - Warewash sinks observed with 90 degree angles is not NSF/ANSI approved. - Tile counter around the 3-compartment sink was in poor repair. Raw wood exposed.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 - Accumulation of debris and residue observed on counters around cooking equipment, warewash, and beverage preparation area. - Ice accumulations observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the basement storage area. - Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, and dishwasher. - Debris observe inside storage cabinet surfaces.
48 Water pressure at the kitchen handwashing sink was poor.
53 - Loose floor boards observed under convection oven; not in good repair. - Coved base in kitchen area observed not in good repair.
53 - Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floor under counters, warewash area and food equipment. - Food debris and residue observed on wall where trash cans area located. - Dust and grease observed on ceiling.
54 Vent-less hood filter have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 03/28/2023

13 Preparation sink with an air gap was not observed for cut produce operation. Employee observe rinsing food in colander over 3-compartment sink.
36 - Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (droppings) observed in the kitchen and storage areas. - A dead mouse was observed in a glue trap under the 3-compartment sink. Trap was removed during the inspection. - Front door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Door observed cracked open during the inspection.
45 - Inoperable prep-refrigerator was observed in the kitchen area. - Water damage counter around ice bin; is not in good repair. - Unapproved induction plate used to sautéed food observed in food preparation area. Discontinue operation. - Warewash sinks observed with 90 degree angles is not NSF/ANSI approved. - Tile counter around the 3-compartment sink was in poor repair.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Raw wood surfaces observed in the kitchen area.
47 - Accumulation of debris and residue observed on counters around cooking equipment, warewash, and beverage preparation area. - Ice accumulations observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the basement storage area. - Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, and dishwasher. - Debris observe inside storage cabinet surfaces. - Mouse droppings observed in the storage cabinets of the beverage area.
48 Water pressure at the kitchen handwashing sink was poor.
53 - Loose floor boards observed under convection oven; not in good repair. - Coved base in kitchen area observed not in good repair.
53 - Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floor under counters, warewash area and food equipment. - Food debris and residue observed on wall where trash cans area located. - Dust and grease observed on ceiling. - Mouse droppings observed along floor edges behind the under-counter coolers.
54 Vent-less hood filter have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
65 A garbage grinder was not observed at the time of inspection.
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/27/2023

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. A person with a City Of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate arrived during the inspection.
13 Preparation sink with an air gap was not observed for cut produce operation.
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 added tablets to sanitizer so it measured at 200ppm.
26 Spray bottles in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (droppings) observed in the kitchen and storage areas.
45 - Inoperable prep-refrigerator was observed in the kitchen area. - Water damage counter around ice bin is not in good repair. - Unapproved induction plate used to sautéed food observed in food preparation area. Discontinue operation. - Warewash sinks observed with 90 degree angles is not NSF/ANSI approved. - Tile counter around the 3-compartment sink was in poor repair.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonia (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Accumulation of debris and residue observed on counters around cooking equipment, warewash and beverage preparation area. - Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment, and dishwasher. - Debris observe inside storage cabinet surfaces. - Mouse droppings observed in the storage cabinets of the beverage area.
48 Water pressure at the kitchen handwashing sink was poor.
53 Loose floor boards observed under convection oven is not in good repair.
53 - Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floor under counters, warewash area and food equipment. - Food debris and residue observed on wall where trash cans area located. - Dust and grease observed on ceiling. - Mouse droppings observed along floor edges in the kitchen area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed stored on the floor between uses; not hung on a utility rack as required.
54 Ventless hood filter have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
65 A garbage grinder was not observed at the time of inspection.
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 09/12/2022

13 -Cooked eggs observed uncovered in hot hold unit. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered unit. -Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the under counter refrigerator. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated issue.
13 Preparation sink with an air gap was not observed for cut produce operation.
14 -The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was over 500 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in Charge took corrective action and remade sanitizer. - -Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to use 3 basin sink for warewashing until dishwasher is fixed.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the water curtain. Ice was burned and machine turned off. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to washed, rinsed and sanitize surfaces.
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. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided time temp log.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated Windex.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -One of two cold hold units does not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below. -Water damage counter around ice bin is not in good repair. -Unapproved induction plate used to sautéed food observed in food preparation area. Discontinue operation. -Warewash sinks observed with 90 degree angles is not NSF/ANSI approved.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonia (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Accumulation of debris and residue observed on counters around cooking equipment, warewash and beverage preparation area. -Heavy accumulation of grimes on sides of cooking equipment, and dishwasher. -Debris observe inside storage cabinet surfaces.
53 Loose floor boards observed under convection oven is not in good repair.
53 -Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floor under counters, warewash area and food equipment. -Food debris and residue observed on wall where trash cans area located. -Dust and grease observed on ceiling.
54 Ventless hood filter have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
65 A garbage grinder was not observed.
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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