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Alan Tasty Ice Cream
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
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Alan Tasty Ice Cream
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 12/23/2024

45 -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment: 2 domestic chest freezers (Frigidaire& Magic chef) and 1 microwave oven present in the food prep area. -Splash guard not installed between food prep sink and garbage grinder handwash sink in the food prep area.
49 No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in basement area.
53 Fissure acoustic ceiling tiles in food prep area.
Mike's Finest
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

45 -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment: 2 domestic chest freezers (Frigidaire) and 1 microwave oven present in the food prep area. -Splash guard not installed between food prep sink and garbage grinder handwash sink in the food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice build-up and food debris observed inside chest freezers.
Mike's Finest
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

45 -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment: 2 domestic chest freezers (Frigidaire) and 1 microwave oven present in the food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice build-up and food debris observed inside chest freezers.
48 Inadequate hot water generation; Observed a 30 gallon electric hot water heater tank in the basement area, instead of 40 gallon minimum hot water heater tank required. * Hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food facility.
49 Utility (mop) sink not functional; No faucet installed on the utility (mop) sink in basement area.
Mike's Finest
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

45 -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment: 2 domestic chest freezers (Frigidaire) and 1 microwave oven present in the food prep area. -Observed a garbage grinder installed underneath the was bay of 3-compartment sink.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice build-up and food debris observed inside chest freezers.
49 Mop sink not observed in the facility.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present. * A variance request application form reissued on 10-16-2024.
54 Fluorescent lights in the food prep area are not shielded from breakage.
Mike's Finest LLC
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 09/11/2024

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge provided and posted handwash reminder sign at handwash sink in the food prep area prior to completion of 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.
14 Non EPA approved chemical sanitizer (Non food-grade chlorine bleach) being used for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meat), inside cold-prep refrigeration unit located in the food prep area, and held more than 48 hours, observed not marked with the date it was opened.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Scoopers for water ice & ice cream stored inside containers of water measured at 81-86 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water; Dipper well not present.
45 -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment: 2 domestic chest freezers (Frigidaire) and 1 microwave oven present in the food prep area. Observed a garbage grinder installed underneath the was bay of 3-compartment sink.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Food debris observed inside one of the chest freezers being used for storage of water ice.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present. * A variance request application form issued on 9-11-2024.
51 Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device.
51 No ventilation fan fixture or operable window observed in the restroom area during inspection.
53 Fissure acoustic ceiling tiles, which are porous, not smooth and easily cleanable present in food prep area.
53 Bags of trash and other debris present on floor in the basement area, and on steps leading into the basement
53 Observed broom and dustpan not stored elevated.
58 Observed facility opened and operating without approval and completion of the Plan Review process.
60 The Office of Food Protection has received plans for this establishment. The plan review PR#22-0944 process cannot be completed, Please contact the Plan Review Section at 215-685-7495 to complete the plan review process.
Mike's Finest LLC
6040 Torresdale Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
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