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Champs Diner
1539 Cecil B. Moore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
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Champs Diner
1539 Cecil B. Moore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 01/23/2025

14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin Person in charge emptied ice and cleaned ice machine before the end of the inspection.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled the gritz container, potenta container and salt containers during the inspection.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Single-use disposable bowls observed on shelves not inverted nor covered to prevent contamination.
45 -Pipe underneath hand wash sink in the warewash area observed leaking during the inspection. -Non-NSF/ANSi chest freezer observed in the establishment -Reach-in freezer observed not operational and used for dry storage in the storage area of establishment.
45 -Observed cardboard linings over shelvings inside walk-in cooler.
47 Food debris and stains observed on floor of walk-in cooler during the inspection.
53 -Clutter observed in the basement floor area. -Debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters of the basement (underneath shelvings and unused 3-compartment sink) and in rear storage /utility sink area. - Debris and grease accumulation present along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath cooking equipment). -Cardboard boxes used as floor mats in warewashing area. -Mop up needed under handwash sink in ware washing area to clean up water spills from drain pipe leaking from hand wash sink.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage.
53 Mop observed inside mop bucket in the mop sink area of establishment and not hanging or stored properly to allow for proper air drying.
54 Air vents in the restroom observed dusty and needs to be cleaned. Person in charge had it cleaned during the inspection.
Champs Diner
1539 Cecil B. Moore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

8 The handwash sink in the warewash prep area was blocked by a large trash can and not accesible at all times for employee use. Trash can was removed during the inspection to allow for easy accessibility.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin Ice machine was emptied, washed and cleaned during the inspection.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
42 Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
43 Single-use disposable bowls observed on shelves not inverted nor covered to prevent contamination.
45 -Observed cardboard linings over shelvings inside walk-in cooler.
47 Debris observed on floors of walk-in cooler during the inspection.
53 -Clutter observed in the basement floor area. -Debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters of the basement (underneath shelvings and unused 3-compartment sink) and in rear storage /utility sink area. - Debris and grease accumulation present along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath cooking equipment). -Cardboard boxes used as floor mats in warewashing area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage.
Champs Diner
1539 Cecil B. Moore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 01/12/2023

36 -Animal feces observed in basement floor and container in basement. -Kitty liter observed in basement.
41 -Serving spoon used for grits stored in stagnant water.
45 -Bread stored in non-food grade bags.
45 -Observed cardboard linings over shelvings inside walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 -Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Grease accumulation on filters for the kitchen exhaust hood system.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection and catch basin with air gap or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of vegetables, meats and fruits not observed. For more information on how to apply for the variance, contact Mr. Brian Shon, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd floor, Philadelphia PA, 19103. Phone number (215) 685-7499.
53 -Clutter observed in the basement floor area. -Debris accumulation observed along floor perimeters of the basement (underneath shelvings and unused 3-compartment sink) and in rear storage /utility sink area. - Debris and grease accumulation present along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath cooking equipment). -Cardboard boxes used as floor mats in warewashing area. -Animal feces observed on basement floor. -Water accumulation observed on basement floor.
53 -Unfinished gypsum wall and ceiling observed in the basement food storage area. -Floor / wall junction base coving underneath the warewash (3-compartment) sink is not in good repair. -Water stained ceiling tiles.
54 -Inadequate lighting in prep area and in rear storage area.
65 Garbage grinder not observed in the food facility. *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 (composting). Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage.
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