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Big Daddy's Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
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Big Daddy's Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 10/04/2024

13 Uncovered food item observed in the reach-in freezer. Food employee covered the food item at the time of the inspection.
45 - Inoperable reach-in freezer observed in the POS area. - Catch basin on the handwash sink in the POS area observed in disrepair. - Handle of the reach in refrigerator observed in disrepair. - Non-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved food chopper observed in prep area.
47 Buildup observed on the gasket on the reach-in freezer.
49 Leak in faucet observed in the handwash sink in the POS area.
53 - Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in the prep area. - Hole observed in the wall behind the door in the toilet room.
53 - Debris observed on the bottom shelf in the POS area. - Old mouse droppings observed on the floor in the POS area and floor under the warewash sink in the warewash area.
Big Daddy's Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 09/13/2024

6 Establishment currently using designated handwash sink dually as a food preparation sink and a handwash sink in the front prep area. **Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a utility sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
8 Establishment currently using designated handwash sink dually as a food preparation sink and a handwash sink in the front prep area. **A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
13 Establishment currently using designated handwash sink dually as a food preparation sink and a handwash sink in the front prep area. **Required protective measures. Food shall be protected from cross contamination
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. PIC wash, rinse, and sanitized the slicer at the time of the inspection.
45 Inoperable reach-in freezer observed in the POS area.
49 The establishment lacks a food preparation sink with indirect plumbed waste line and air gap. **Air gap requirement for backflow prevention. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
51 Cobweb observed in the ceiling of the toilet room.
53 Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in the prep area.
Big Daddy's Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 08/06/2024

6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. Sanitarian advised of proper handwashing procedures. Food employee initiated corrective action.
8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by equipment inside of the handwash sink and not accesible at all times for employee use.
8 - No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front icecream area to remind food employees to wash their hands. - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front icecream area. - Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front icecream area.
14 Soiled knives observed being stored on the knife rack in the prep area.
20 Cheese held at 48.5 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required.PIC relocated cheese to walk-in for quick chill
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold holding unit, was not date marked. PIC date marked the food items during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the establishment. - House flies observed in the prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Inoperable reach-in freezer observed in the POS area - Inoperable under the counter refrigeration was observed being used for dry storage
45 Cardboard observed being used as a floor liner in the prep area.
47 Gasket of the walk-in cooler observed with buildup.
49 - Leak observed in the faucet in the 3 basin sink in the warewash area - Leak observed in the hot water handle at the grinder sink in the prep area.
49 A food preparation sink with indirect plumbed waste line and air gap was not observed in the establishment. **Air gap requirement for backflow prevention. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch)
51 Outside surfaces of the toilet room door observed with buildup and not clean to sight.
53 - Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in the prep area. - Cracked/damaged floor tiles observed near the fryer in the prep area.
53 - Grease accumulation observed on the walls near the grill - Grease accumulation observed on the ceiling tiles above the grill - Dust accumulation was observed on walls in retail area
Big Daddy Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 03/23/2023

1 Certified person was not present at the start of inspection. They later arrived. 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.
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Lids were provided for the beverage containers.
8 Facility was using the food prep sink as a handwash sink. The sign, soap, and paper towels were removed and facility was instructed to use the handwash sink.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the rear prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Sign was posted.
26 Sanitizer (bleach) was not approved for use on food contact surfaces. Facility emptied the sink and was instructed to use the SaniTabs.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (sugar).
45 Cardboard being used to line shelves in the refrigerator.
47 Food debris was observed on shelving in the prep area.
49 Mop sink was not observed.
53 Observations: - Porous ceiling tiles in the prep area - Stained ceiling tiles in the front area - Gaps observed around pipes in prep area.
53 Maintenance tools were not elevated on the utility rack when not in use.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of grease.
61 Due to a change of ownership from Original Big Daddy Pizza LLC to Pak Pizza LLC Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Big Daddy Pizza
1916 Welsh Rd 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
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