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Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
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Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024

4 Employees opened food observed stored on food prep surface, while employee was prepping salads.
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed from reach-in cooler.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Paper towels were placed on dispenser during the inspection.
13 Uncovered rice observed in walk-in cooler. Rice was covered during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent and roach activity observed in the food prep area and storage room area. **Mouse droppings seen in the rear hallway, near the hot water heaters, and near the subpump. ** 2 live roaches were observed by grease trap.
41 - Serving utensils located in the food prep storage area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
42 - Clean pots and pans observed on floor and not elevated to prevent contamination. - Clean pots and pans observed not inverted to prevent contamination.
45 - Defective reach-in cooler observed inside food prep area. - Knob for cold water observed missing on 3 basin sink in small bar area.
47 - Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer. - Pooled liquid observed inside walk-in cooler. - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents.
53 - Whole observed in wall in storage hallway area. - Some floor base boards should be replaced throughout the facility.
53 - Cleaning is needed in the area behind the deep fryer and char grill. - Cleaning is needed around the grease trap. - Mouse droppings observed on floor in storage hallway behind equipment and storage racks.
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 01/25/2024

36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the * area. **Mouse droppings seen in the rear hallway, near the hot water heaters, and near the subpump.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Loose or broken door hinges observed on bain marie refrigerator
47 Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces inside the mechanical exhaust hood. Grease droplets are beginning to form.
53 Brooms and dust pans were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack.
53 **Cleaning is needed in the area behind the deep fryer and char grill. **Cleaning is needed behind the refrigerator at the side bar.
53 There are unsealed gaps around the utility lines/plumbing by the hand sink at the side bar.
77 Evidence found of tobacco use in the restaurant to substantiate recent complaints from residents. Ticket #6480929-0 issued
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

8 Soap dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
13 Cases of water were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler, under closed cases of other foods. Moved.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with single service articles in the rear storage area.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Loose or broken door hinges observed on bain marie refrigerator
45 CO2 tanks are not secured in place to prevent tipping.
47 Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces inside the mechanical exhaust hood.
53 Cleaning is needed in the area behind the deep fryer and char grill.
53 Floor cleaning needed: **Near hot water heaters **Under dry storage racks in kitchen **Behind equipment at main bar
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 09/12/2023

26 Spray bottle in the bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The bottle was labeled during the inspection.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying in the bar hand wash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Bowls, plates pans, and pots stored upright, not inverted to avoid contamination.
45 The food prep sink is not sealed properly to the wall.
45 The microwave oven in the food prep area observed non ANSI/NSF approved.
53 The paint on the floor of the food prep area observed chipped.
53 -Debris observed on the floor beneath the storage racks in the food prep area and rear storage area. -Debris and water observed beneath the sinks in the bar area.
54 Lights in the walk in cooler are not shielded from breakage.
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 08/15/2023

8 The hand wash sink by the entrance of the food prep area observed inoperable. *There is a second hand wash sink operable in the rear of the prep area within the appropriate distance.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.
11 The following foods observed between 48 degrees F - 52 degrees F: Cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cooked potatoes; not 41 degrees F. *The food was moved to another unit that was holding 41 degrees F.
20 One cold holding unit observed at 52 degrees F. *The unit was put out of order during the inspection.
21 Cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, sliced vegetables, and prepared sauces potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold prep unit, was not date marked.
33 Fish being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the food prep sink. Food observed thawing in standing water. *Running water was applied to the food during the inspection.
36 -Large and small flies observed in the food prep area. -Small flies observed in the bar area and women's restroom.
41 -Bowls, plates pans, and pots stored upright, not inverted to avoid contamination. -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with fish flour.
42 Clean fryer pots observed being stored on the floor in the rear storage area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -The doors on the cold hold unit observed in disrepair. -The chest freezers in the bar area is non ANSI/NSF approved.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
51 The trash can in the women's room was not lidded for sanitary products.
51 The restroom doors are not self closing.
53 Broom and dust pan observed on floor and not elevated when not in use.
53 Idle mops observed stored on the floor by the mop sink and not elevated for air drying.
53 The paint on the floor of the food prep area observed chipped.
53 -Debris observed on the floor beneath the storage racks in the food prep area and rear storage area. -Debris and water observed beneath the 3-bay sinks.
54 Dim/ flickering bulb observed in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 06/06/2022

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Paper towels were placed at the dispensers during the inspection.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on ware wash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 All serving bowls, plates and pans need to be inverted.
45 Foil lining observed under grill area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
48 Hot water delay observed at hand washing sink behind bar.
53 Broom and dust pan observed on floor and not elevated when not in use.
54 Dim/ burnt out bulb observed in food prep area.
Bleu Brook
5610 Lancaster Ave STE 1000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
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