Inspection Report

Aloha
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Aloha
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 03/20/2025

37 Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI handsink and dry rack observed in warewash area.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the storage.
45 Crates used to support beverages in the storage.
47 - Ice build up observed in chest freezer in retail. - Cardboard lining observed on the shelves in the refrigerator.
53 Brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
53 Mop observed in a bucket and not facilitated adequate drying.
Aloha
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 05/21/2024

8 The following observations were noted in the toilet room: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge provided paper towel and soap at handwash sink located in the toilet room at time of inspection.**
26 Observed Chemicals spray cans/bottles stored above food and equipment in the rear storage room. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge relocated the chemical spray containers to bottle storage cart at time of inspection.**
37 Observed cased of prepackage beverages stored on direct floor surface, not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage room.
45 The following observations were noted: -Unused NSF/ANSI approved existing exhaust hood, a handwash sink and 2 compartment sink with garbage grinder installed. -Unused Non NSF equipment, electrical 2 burner hotplate, toaster, coffee marker, refrigerator and microwave stored in the unused prep and enclosed back outdoor areas. -Non NSF storage racks in the unused prep area and retail areas. -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer in the retail area.
46 The following observations were noted: -Warewash sink observed with food residue and coffee pitcher in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. -No cleaning tools(i.e. sponges) available to clean the internal perimeter to the warewash sink compartments and/or the unclean dishware. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge obtained the necessary cleaning tools then cleaned and sanitized the warewash sink prior to set-up at time of inspection.**
51 Observed no lidded trash bin in the toilet room.
51 The following observations were noted: -Toilet bowl and toilet seat not clean to sight. -Overflow of trash in the unlidded trash bin. -Trash on floor surface.
53 The following observations were noted: -Porous ceiling tiles. -Water stain ceiling tile in the rear kitchen area. -Unsealed gaps between wall surface and base coving in the rear storage room. -Hole in ceiling covered by a cardboard, cardboard is not smooth and easily cleanable in the toilet room. -Raw wood bean installed behind the toilet bowl, not smooth and easily clean in the toilet room. -Peeling base coving in the rear kitchen area. -Damage wall surface behind the toilet bowl in the toilet room.
Aloha
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 04/03/2024

45 The following observations were noted: -A fully equipped kitchen area with existing exhaust hood, stove, non-NSF equipment (i.e. reach-in refrigeration unit, microwave, toaster), cooking utensils and 2 compartment sink with garbage grinder installed. -Non NSF storage racks in the food prep and retail areas. -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer in the retail area.
47 Observed two dead roaches and food debris in the dual compartment sink in the rear kitchen area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Porous ceiling tiles. -Water stain ceiling tile in the rear kitchen area. -Unsealed gaps between wall surface and base coving in the rear storage room. -Peeling base coving in the rear kitchen area. -Damage and cracked wall surface of basement staircase and behind basement entrance door.
53 Observed 2 dead roaches and food debris in the dual compartment sink in the rear kitchen area.
53 Idle broom and dust pan stored on direct floor surface in the rear storage room rather than on utility rack.
Aloha
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
36 An insect control device (i.e. 2 fly swatters) located above the warewash sink with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarded the fly swatters at time of inspection.**
45 The following observations were noted: -A fully equipped kitchen area with existing exhaust hood, stove, non-NSF equipment (i.e. reach-in refrigeration unit, microwave, toaster), cooking utensils and 2 compartment sink with garbage grinder installed. -Non NSF storage racks in the food prep and retail areas. -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer in the retail area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Porous ceiling tiles. -Water stain ceiling tile in the retail area.
60 The Office of Food Protection has received plans for this establishment.
Aloha Restaurant & Tavern
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 12/06/2023

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 Unused hood system, stove, refrigerator, and chest freezer observed in the kitchen.
48 Hot water delay observed at the handwash sink in the bathroom.
51 Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
53 Broom and dustpan were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
53 - Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen. - Porous ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen. - Damaged wall observed in the basement.
59 New shelves and floor stand observed in the front retail area. Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: http://www.phila.gov/health/foodprotection/NewFoodBusinesses.html Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Aloha Restaurant & Tavern
1946 E Ontario St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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