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Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 03/11/2025

26 Working containers in prep and service area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the working containers during inspection.
36 Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the service, cafeteria, and prep/ storage area.
45 Plastic crates used for food elevation in the facility.
45 Domestic chest freezer observed in the prep/storage area. Carboard lining observed inside the cheat refrigerator.
47 The floor inside the walk-in cooler observed in need of cleaning.
53 - Heavy dust accumulation observed on the ducts in the service area. - Damaged wall observed in the storage area. - Damaged floors observed in the prep area. - Peeling plaster/paint observed in the prep area and storage area. - Gaps observed around the utility pipes in the service/cafeteria area.
Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 10/09/2024

8 The hot water in the restroom area was measured at 64 degrees F instead of 100-110 degrees F.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep/storage area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) in the restroom and prep/storage area. Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the service, cafeteria, and prep/ storage area.
45 Domestic chest freezer "Dylis" observed in the prep/storage area.
45 Plastic crates used for food elevation inside walk-in cooler.
49 - Hand wash sinks faucets in the school restrooms (used by employees) do not provide a flow of water for at least 15 sec. The faucets are working only if you will use one hand.
53 - Damaged wall observed in the storage area. - Peeling paint observed in the prep area and storage area. - Dust accumulation observed on the ducts in the service area. - Gaps observed in the wall in the service/cafeteria area.
53 Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the cafeteria.
54 -Two light out in the prep area.
Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024

26 One spray bottle in prep area, used for yellow solution, taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the spray bottle during inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect (cockroaches) activity observed on the floor in the storage area (near the prep area).
45 Plastic crates used for food elevation in the walk-in cooler.
51 Drawings (with markers) observed on the several toilet seats in the restroom area.
53 - Damaged wall observed in the storage area. - Peeling paint observed in the prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the cafeteria.
53 - Dust, debris, and debris observed in the corners of the prep area and cafeteria. -Concrete (from the damaged wall) observed in the dry storage area.
54 One light out in the prep area.
Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

36 Visible physical evidence of insect (flies) activity observed in the prep and serving area.
53 Observed damaged wall surface and floor tiles in storage area.
53 General floor cleaning needed in the food prep area and dry storage area ; Flooring surface in prep area appears dirty.
Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 03/21/2023

19 Hot dogs in the warmer were held at 125.1 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. **Food items were reheated in the oven to 165 degrees F.
45 Temperature inside the Warmer in the serving area was measured at 130 degrees F.
45 Soda crates used for elevation in the walk in cooler are not NSF approved.
47 Cleaning needed in the walk in cooler unit.
53 Observations: -Damaged floor tiles in the food prep area -Peeling wall paint in the dry storage area.
53 General floor cleaning needed in the food prep area and dry storage area ; Flooring surface in prep area appears dirty.
Hamilton Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022

6 Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure due to inadequate hot water supply. Hot water at the food prep sink area was observed at 80.1 degrees F and the restroom area measured at 79.5 degrees F.
45 Observed missing fan guard cover inside the walk in cooler unit.
48 Inadequate hot water supply observed in the prep sink (80.1 degrees F)and restroom 79.5 degrees F. **Regulation states that hot water in facility must be at least 100 degrees F.
53 Observations: -Damaged floor tiles in prep area -Peeling wall paint in storage area.
53 Flooring surface in prep area appears dirty.
Disston Public School
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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