Inspection Report

Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
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Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Inspection Date: 04/03/2025

6 Food employees observed not able to properly wash hands due to hot water being shut off at the start of inspection. No food prep observed. * Hot water was restored during inspection. Employee properly washed hands.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (Quat) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer. -Dust accumulation observed on fire suppression system.
48 Hot water observed not available at the start of inspection due to hot water repairs being done by building owner. * Hot water was restored during inspection and observed at 104 degrees F.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not properly stored and elevated off of the ground when not in use.
53 Grease accumulation and debris observed on floor surface under hot hold unit and on floor surface in front of hot hold unit.
Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Inspection Date: 01/31/2025

1 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. * The person with a city of Philadelphia food safety certificate showed up during inspection.
8 The hand wash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by bottles , mop and mop bucket and not accessible at all times for employee use. * Employee removed items.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) activity observed in the kitchen area on bottom table surface used for storage.
45 Domestic microwave observed (No personal usage sign observed)
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. - Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer. - Mouse droppings observed on bottom surface of prep table. -Dust accumulation observed on fire suppression system.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. * Employee properly stored mop.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not properly stored and elevated off of the ground when not in use.
Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Inspection Date: 01/25/2024

1 The person in charge observed with a serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * The inspector sent application link via email.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * The person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. * Wiping cloths were discarded.
45 Domestic microwave observed (No personal usage sign observed)
53 Damaged wall tiles observed above 3 compartment sink.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
53 Debris observed along floor perimeter. * General cleaning is needed.
Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Inspection Date: 12/29/2022

39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
53 Miscellaneous items and debris observed behind chest freezer.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Southern Flames BBQ
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Inspection Date: 10/27/2022

36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the kitchen area.
47 - Mouse droppings observed on bottom of table surface. - Ice accumulation in chest freezer.
53 Mouse droppings observed on flooring surface behind hot hold unit.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying
53 Broom and dustpan observed not properly stored and elevated off of the ground.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
The Jerk Pit
8229 Germantown Ave SPC 25&26 near toilet room, across from Ranck's Lunchmeats
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
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