Inspection ReportRelated Reports Alex's Pizza
400 Leverington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024
1 The person in charge observed wit a serve safe certificate and not with a with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
*The inspector initiated corrective action by providing food safety application link.
11 Two dented canned items observed on storage rack in upstairs storage area.
* The person in charge removed dented cans.
13 Raw whole shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat foods ( sauces, cheese and condiments) in walk-in cooler.
* The person in charge relocated eggs to lower shelf.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
*The person in charge removed and cleaned and sanitized can opener.
37 Food items observed stored on floor surface of walk-in cooler.
47 Dust accumulation observed on fan vent cover in walk-in cooler.
51 - Dust accumulation on ceiling vent in restroom.
- Ceiling vent observed loose in restroom.
53 Broom and dustpans observed not properly elevated when not in use.- Utility rack is needed.
53 Dust accumulation observed on wall vent on second floor.
54 Light bulb observed in walk-in cooler not shielded from breakage.
Alex's Pizza
400 Leverington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Inspection Date: 02/09/2023
21 opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Pepperoni, cheese & Sausage), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
* The person in charge initiated corrective action date marking food items.
45 - Wooden shelving observed in walk-in cooler.
-Inoperable/unused equipment(Slicer& reach-in refrigerator) observed in back prep area and upstairs area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
51 Dust accumulation on ceiling vent in restroom.
53 - Debris on wall surface in ware wash area, and in upstairs storage area.
-Debris along floor perimeters behind dough mixer
-Damaged floor surface under front service/prep counter.
- Seal ceiling gaps as needed.
53 Broom and dustpans observed not properly elevated when not in use.- Utility rack is needed.
53 - Dust and debris accumulation observed under equipment in ware wash area, under inoperable refrigerator upstairs and under table upstairs.
- Miscellaneous clutter observed stored upstairs.
54 - Burnt out ceiling light fixture observed upstairs.
- Lamp used for lighting upstairs is not shielded from breakage.
Alex's Pizzeria
400 Leverington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Inspection Date: 11/01/2022
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 food safety certificate showed up during inspection.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
* The person in charge initiated corrective action by taking apart the slicer cleaning and sanitizing.
45 - Defective/unused equipment throughout back prep area and upstairs area.
47 Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler.
51 Dust accumulation on ceiling vent in restroom.
53 - Dust and accumulation under unused prep table near dough mixer and upstairs under equipment.
53 Debris on wall surface behind dough mixer.
54 Burnt out ceiling lights observed upstairs.
54 Employee personal items (shoes) observed in food prep area.
Alex's Pizzeria
400 Leverington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Inspection Date: 09/22/2022
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code.
* The inspector reviewed food borne illnesses with the person in charge.
6 Food employees used 3 bay sink for hand washing rather than the designated hand wash sink.
6 Employees were not able to properly wash hand at pizza prep hand wash sink due to missing faucet and knobs.
* Knobs and faucet were replaced during inspection.
8 Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the pizza prep area.
*Employee provided soap.
8 No paper towel observed at hand wash sink in pizza prep area.
* Paper towel provided.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity( house flies) observed in the pizza prep area.
45 - Defective/unused equipment throughout back prep area and upstairs area.
- Domestic equipment observed (Ninja Chopper & Cheese grater)
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler.
48 Upon arrival observed hot water was not available at hand wash sink in pizza prep area.
49 Knobs and faucet observed off on hand wash sink in pizza prep area.
* Knobs and faucet were fixed during inspection.
53 - Dust accumulation and debris observed on floor perimeters behind dough mixer located in the food prep area and under 3 bay sink.
- Dust accumulation upstairs under equipment.
- Unnecessary clutters in back prep area and in upstairs storage area.
Alex's Pizzeria
400 Leverington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
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