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Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 06/25/2024

36 Rear outer opening (Exit door in kitchen) in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Gap observed at bottom of exit door. ** Door sweep is needed.
45 - Walk-in freezer door observed not able to properly shut.
47 - Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. - Debris and water spillage on floor surface of walk-in cooler.
53 - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Debris and dust on floor surface on side of chest freezer. - Grease accumulation observed on ceiling vents in kitchen.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use.
54 Front vents of exhaust hood observed with an accumulation of grease.
Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 05/22/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen and restroom area. *Paper towel was provided.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the POS front service area.
13 - Food items observed uncovered and stored in plastic shopping bags in reach-in freezer and chest freezer and not in food grade containers. -Opened canned food items observed stored in walk-in cooler and not in food grade container.
36 Rear outer opening (Exit door in kitchen) in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Gap observed at bottom of exit door. ** Door sweep is needed.
45 - Walk-in freezer door observed not able to properly shut.
47 - Ice accumulation observed on plastic flaps in walk-in freezer. - Ice accumulation observed in chest and reach-in freezer. - Ice observed on floor surface of walk-in freezer. - Debris on floor surface of walk-in cooler. - Aluminum foil observed in use as liner on shelves and outer surfaces of hot hold unit. -Aluminum foil observed on fire system of exhaust hood.
48 Low water pressure observed at hand wash sink in restroom area.
51 -Two missing ceiling tiles observed in restroom.
53 - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit. - Debris and dust on floor surface on side of chest freezer. - Grease accumulation observed on ceiling vents in kitchen.
54 Front vents of exhaust hood observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024

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. * The person in charge with a city of Philadelphia food safety certificate showed up at the end of inspection.
13 - Food items observed uncovered in reach-in freezer and under counter refrigeration unit. -Opened canned food items observed stored in in walk-in cooler. - Frozen chicken observed stored in shopping bags in reach-in freezer.
45 - Reach-in refrigerator observed defective. - soda refrigerator door observed broken - Walk-in freezer door observed not able to properly shut.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Ice accumulation observed on plastic flaps in walk-in freezer. - Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. - Ice observed on floor surface of walk-in freezer. - Debris on floor surface of walk-in cooler. - Aluminum foil observed in use as liner on shelves of hot hold unit. - Food debris observed in door tracts of soda reach-in refrigerator. -Aluminum foil observed on fire system of exhaust hood and storage racks.
51 - Missing ceiling tile observed in restroom. -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom.
53 - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit. - Debris and dust on floor surface on side of chest freezer. - Grease accumulation observed on ceiling vents in kitchen
Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 03/27/2024

1 The person in charge observed with a serve safe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
13 - Food items observed uncovered in reach-in freezer and under counter refrigeration unit. -Opened canned food items observed stored in under counter refrigerator and in walk-in cooler.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around lid.
45 Hot water knob observed stripped at hand wash sink behind front service counter.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Ice accumulation observed on plastic flaps in walk-in freezer. - Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. - Ice observed on floor surface of walk-in freezer. - Food debris observed in door tracts of soda reach-in refrigerator. -Aluminum foil observed on fire system of exhaust hood and storage racks.
51 - Missing ceiling tile observed in restroom. -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom.
53 - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
54 Dust and grease observed on front vents of hood.
Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 02/28/2024

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.
13 Food items observed uncovered in chest freezer and under counter refrigeration unit.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around lid.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Ice accumulation observed on plastic flaps in walk-in freezer. - Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer. - Food debris and dust observed on shelves under hot hold closed display case.
51 - Missing ceiling tile observed in restroom.
53 - Dust and debris and cobwebs observed on floor surface under 3 compartment sink. - Debris observed on bottom wall surface under 3 compartment sink. - Missing/ damaged ceiling tiles observed in basement area. - Cove base observed missing along wall surface in basement. - Dust and debris along basement steps. -Debris on bottom floor surface of basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
53 Broom & dustpan observed on flooring surface and not properly stored and elevated off of the ground when not in use.
54 No lighting observed inside walk-in cooler.
Lincoln Chicken & Burger
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 12/28/2022

34 Temperature measuring devices (probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
45 -Walk-in Freezer door removed. Plastic curtains separate walk-in freezer from walk-in box -Damaged gasket on reach-in freezer in kitchen area. - Under counter/cold prep unit observed in need of repair. - Unused Reach-in freezer in PCOS area
51 - Missing ceiling tile observed in restroom.
53 - Dust and debris observed along basement steps. - Debris and dust observed at bottom flooring surface of steps.
53 -Water observed on flooring surface in front of ice machine. - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents. - Dust accumulation on filter. - Missing/ damaged ceiling tiles on basement area. - Cove base observed missing along wall surface in basement. - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit.
53 Broom & dustpan observed on flooring surface and not properly stored and elevated off of the ground.
54 Personal Employee items (Bike) observed stored in front of chest freezer and not stored and designated employee area. * Bike was relocated.
54 - Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. - Front vents have an accumulation of dust.
Lincoln Chicken & Burger
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 11/23/2022

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
1 The person in charge observed with serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
20 food was held at 50-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in cold prep/under counter refrigerator. * food items were discarded.
34 Temperature measuring devices (probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
45 -Walk-in Freezer door removed. Plastic curtains separate walk-in freezer from walk-in box -Damaged gasket on reach-in freezer in kitchen area. - Under counter/cold prep unit observed in need of repair. - Unused Reach-in freezer in PCOS area
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 The following observations were made: -Ice accumulation in chest freezer. - Food debris on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Food debris on outer surface of reach-in freezer.
51 Missing ceiling tile observed in restroom.
53 - Grease accumulations on floor and wall surface behind hot hold unit. -Water observed on flooring surface in front of ice machine. - Food debris on ceiling tiles in kitchen. - Hole observed in wall at the bottom of basement steps.- Cove base is missing. - Dust and debris along basement steps. - Loose cove base behind hot hold unit.
53 - Food debris observed under food storage racks. - Food debris observed under equipment throughout kitchen area.
53 Mop observed not elevated and properly stored when not in use.
54 - Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. - Front vents have an accumulation of dust.
Lincoln Chicken & Burger
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 10/21/2022

1 The person in charge observed with serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * The inspector initiated corrective action emailing food safety certification link.
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
6 Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used.
6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks.
6 Employees are not able to wash hands due to no hot water observed throughout facility.
8 Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area, food serving/PCOS area and restroom area.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the food serving/PCOS area.
13 Ice scooper observed inside ice machine and inside cooler filled with ice.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
21 No date mark/ use by dates observed in walk-in cooler on food items and closed display.
34 Temperature measuring devices (probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity a few (House Flies) observed in the PCOS area.
37 - Cheese observed uncovered in under counter refrigerator. - Fish in bucket observed uncovered in walk-in cooler. - Ice observed being scooped from cooler in PCOS area.
45 -Walk-in Freezer door removed. Plastic curtains separate walk-in freezer from walk-in box -Damaged gasket on reach-in freezer in kitchen area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Ice accumulation in chest freezer. - Water accumulation on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. - Water dripping from condenser in walk-in cooler, catch bucket observed hanging.
48 Hot water observed throughout facility at 59 degrees F and not at 100-110 degrees as required.
53 -Water observed on flooring surface in front of ice machine. - Loose ceiling tiles observed in basement. - Debris and dust on flooring surface under storage racks in basement. - Hole observed in wall at the bottom of basement steps.- Cove base is missing. - Dust and debris along basement steps.
Lincoln Fried Chicken
801 E Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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