Inspection ReportRelated Reports Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/21/2025
45 Handle of 3 basin sink observed leaking when turned on.
47 - Dust observed on surfaces near the fan in the walk-in cooler.
- Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
52 Dumpster lids observed open and does not prevent rodent harborage.
53 Cleaning needed behind oven, and dry storage room. Food debris observed on floor.
- Dust and food debris observed in floor corners of seating area.
53 Water stained ceiling tiles observed in food prep area.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/09/2024
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.
Corrected on Site: Food Safety Certified Person appeared during inspection.
11 Observed five severely dented cans in dry storage area.
Corrected on Site: Food employee removed cans upon request.
14 Observed black specks on bottom and inside ice machine, directly touching ice.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed behind reheating oven, inside dry storage area, and near warewash area.
47 Dust observed on surfaces near the fan in the walk-in cooler.
53 Observed broom and dustpan on floor inside of storage room rather than on a utility rack.
53 Cleaning needed behind reheating oven, in dry storage room and near warewash area due to mouse droppings.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 09/18/2024
13 A closed container of raw meat was observed on a shelf above ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler.
21 Two packages of cheese, open for more than 48 hours, were not labeled with the date they were opened.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
47 Dust observed on surfaces near the fan in the walk-in cooler.
53 Interior surfaces: smooth, easily cleanable, and in good condition
-Observed peeling paint on walls and electrical box in the dry storage room.
-Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen and ware washing areas.
-Observed damage to wall near the mop closet.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 06/28/2024
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
* Wet wiping cloths used with a freshly made sanitizing solution and dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
47 Observed dust and grease accumulation on the cooking equipment.
*Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
53 -Observed peeling paint on walls and floor in areas of the kitchen and ware
washing.
-Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen and ware washing areas
53 Cleaning issues:
**Floor cleaning is needed under the juice machine.
**The cabinet under the deli slicer is in need of cleaning.
**The cabinet under the food prep sink needs cleaning.
**Floor cleaning is needed behind stove, tilt skillet and
ware washing areas
53 *Broom, dust pan, and/or mop were seen resting on the floor between uses
rather than being stored up on a rack.
*Maintenance tools such as dust pan, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, and utensils.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 06/28/2024
205.21(c) Cleaning and organizing needed in residents' bedrooms.
205.37(a) Shower tub observed out of service.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/21/2024
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
26 ** Hot Shot pest spray was observed in a cabinet of the kitchen. Only a licensed Exterminator is permitted to spray poisons in a food facility. Discarded.
35 A bulk container of flour was found without an identification label.
53 Cleaning issues:
**Floor cleaning is needed under the juice machine.
**The cabinet under the deli slicer is in need of cleaning.
**The cabinet under the food prep sink needs cleaning.
**Floor cleaning is needed behind stove and tilt skillet.
53 **Broom, dust pan, and/or mop were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack.
53 There is peeling paint on walls in areas of the kitchen.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/21/2024
205.33(c) Hand wash reminder signs are not posted at hand sinks in utility rooms.
205.37(d) Provisions for a resident to keep their clothes dry have not been provided in the shower room (clothes hook, bench, etc.)
205.37(e) A shower/bath thermometer is not provided in the shower room in 2nd floor behavioral unit.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/13/2023
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Coffee mug was removed from food prep area during the inspection.
34 Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly. Thermometer in reach-in cooler for milk was replaced during the inspection.
53 - Damaged floor tiles observed under the oven in food prep area.
- Shifted and water stained ceiling tiles observed on 2nd floor in the resident area.
- Hole observed in ceiling tiles observed on 2nd floor residential area.
53 Dust accumulation observed on ceiling tiles on 2nd residential floor.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 10/31/2023
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed from the chest freezer.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings activity observed in the food prep and storage room area.
45 - Coil on reach-in cooler observed burnt out. Reach-in observed leaking.
47 - Mouse droppings observed on speed rack with can storage and bottom shelf of steam table. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed.
53 - Damaged floor tiles observed throughout the food prep area.
- Missing wall tiles observed in the utility closet.
53 Pooled water observed on floor under reach-in cooler.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 05/11/2023
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on work surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Loose rubber door gaskets observed on two refrigeration unit.
47 Ice has accumulated inside the walk-in freezer.
53 Mops seen resting on the floor in the closet- these should be stored up on the rack when not in use.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/06/2023
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
14 Residue was observed on the soda gun head -please clean immediately.
33 Frozen food was observed thawing at room temperature. cold water was turned on.
45 Loose rubber door gaskets observed on two refrigeration unit.
53 There is peeling paint on the wall behind the refrigerator near the kitchen entry door.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/19/2022
35 Bulk storage containers are not labeled with the name of the food item.
45 Loose rubber door gaskets observed on two refrigeration unit.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
**Dish line long cutting board
47 Cleaning is needed inside the milk cooler.
47 The handle to the hot hold unit needs to be cleaned.
54 The ventilation hood above the mechanical dish washer is not sufficiently pulling steam and exhaust out of the area.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 09/23/2022
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the dry storage area. Chemicals were moved during the inspection.
45 Board supporting AC unit in window.
54 No light observed in ware wash area.
Bala Nursing and Retirement
4001 W Ford Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 06/27/2022
48 Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in food prep area.
49 Did not observe a backflow prevention device for the water filters.
51 Damaged paint in the staff toilet room on the wall near the sink.
53 - Damaged surfaces observed in the food prep and storage areas.
- Chipping floor surface, damaged base coving, peeling paint on the trim and doors.
- Water stained and moved ceiling tiles
53 - Observed the brooms and dust pans stored on the floor rather than hanging.
54 Observed chicken being cooked in the Blodget convection oven (model SHO - 100 -G) that is not located under the exhaust hood. Foods that produce vapors (raw meat and grease) should be prepared in an oven that is installed under an exhaust hood.
Stop cooking vapor producing foods in the convection ovens that are not under the exhaust hood. There is a range with two ovens under the exhaust hood.
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