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Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 06/12/2024

47 -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case. -Dust and debris observed on window sill behind benches and takeout window.
53 Damaged wall observed behind toasters.
53 -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 05/08/2024

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. FSC expired 4/25/24. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided paper towels.
20 Cut tomatoes and lettuce was held at 53 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list.
21 Cut tomatoes and lettuce, potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold hold unit, was not date marked. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided records.
36 An insect control device located above food preparation sink, with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Person in Charge took corrective action and unplugged the electric fly trap. Sanitarian advised fly trap to be removed and relocated.
45 Top portion of cold hold unit does not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below. Discontinue using top portion until fixed.
47 -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case, and the top of the under counter refrigerator beneath the coffee carafe's. -Dust and debris observed on window sill behind benches and takeout window. -Accumulation of dust on AC unit vent.
53 Damaged wall observed behind toasters.
53 -Grimes observed along floor-wall junctures behind equipment in food preparation area and ware wash sinks. -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area.
61 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: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ 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, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 05/18/2023

47 -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case, toaster, and food preparation counters.
51 Dust observed on vent cover surfaces.
53 -Grimes observed along floor-wall junctures behind equipment in food preparation area. -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area.
53 Idle mop stored in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying. Person in Charge took corrective action and hung mop.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 04/21/2023

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. Application was emailed.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food preparation, closet and customer area.
47 -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case, toaster, and food preparation counters. -Mice droppings observed on window sills.
51 Dust observed on vent cover surfaces.
53 -Grimes observed along floor-wall junctures behind equipment in food preparation area. -Food debris observed on floor in food preparation area. -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area. -Mice droppings observed on floor under preparation sink and in closet.
54 Eggs observed being cooked with oil without a proper ventilation hood. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to discontinue using cooking spray.
56 Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided signage.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 06/08/2022

46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration.
47 Accumulation of food debris observed in corners of bagel display case.
49 Catch basin observed for airgap is not at least twice in diameter to accommodate waste water lines.
49 -Leak observed at handwash sink in food preparation area.
53 -Grimes observed along floor-wall junctures behind equipment in food preparation area.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 06/06/2022

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of 3-basin warewash procedure. 1. Wash(soap and water) 2. Rinse (Clean water) 3.Sanitize (sanitizer and water)
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge in proper sanitizer concentrations.
20 Sprouts was held at 57 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and discarded item.
36 Gap observed under front door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 -An mouse trap located in food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
36 Visible physical evidence of mice droppings observed in the food preparation area, retail area, in utility closet and restroom.
37 Eggs is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Person in Charge relocated items.
45 Milk crates used for elevation is not ANSI/NSF approved.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Mice droppings and debris observed on preparation counter under food equipment, inside bagel display case, window ledge, inside storage cube shelving, and in cup storage shelving. Discard contaminated items and clean and sanitize surfaces.
49 -Leak observed at handwash sink in food preparation area. -Water over flowing onto floor from airgap catch basin located under 3-bay warewash sinks.
49 Catch basin observed for airgap is not at least twice in diameter to accommodate waste water lines.
53 -Accumulation of mice droppings on floor in utility closet, under counters and equipment in food preparation area and bathroom floor. Clean and sanitize where needed. -Dirty glue traps observed on floor in food preparation area.
53 Idle mops were not stored elevated to facilitate air drying.
Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels
2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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