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Almaz Ethiopian Cafe
140 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Almaz Ethiopian Cafe
140 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided paper towels.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the baffle plate and components. Person in Charge took corrective action and burned ice, washed, rinsed and sanitized surfaces.
20 -Slaw, and turkey was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Milk held at 53 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. *Corrective action was taken and food was relocated to walk-in cooler. Unit was taken out of service.
21 Cheese and deli meat, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the cold hold, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
45 -Toaster is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Torn door gasket observed around under counter refrigerator door. -Under Counter refrigerator does not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below.
47 Accumulation of food residue observed on interior surfaces of ice cream freezer, cold hold unit, and coffee preparation under-counter refrigerator.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in vents.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in preparation area and warewash area. -Missing ceiling tiles in basement storage area and above walk-in cooler.
53 Debris observed on floor between equipment.
Almaz Ethiopian Cafe
140 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023

8 Hot water was not observed in basement food preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and turned hot water on.
13 Uncovered fruit observed in freezer. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered fruit.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sinks edge and not stored in sanitizing solution.
42 Clean utensil observed were not stored inverted with handles facing up. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered items.
45 -Toaster is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Milk crates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Gasket for under counter refrigerator located in coffee preparation area is not in good repair.
47 Accumulation of ice observed in ice cream freezer.
49 Leak observed in hot water knob in basement handwash sink.
50 Condensation pipe from walk-in cooler is dripping into a bucket on the ground.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in vents.
53 Debris observed on floor in dining area.
53 -Cracked and damaged floor tiles observed in preparation area and warewash area. -Missing ceiling tiles in basement storage area and above walk-in cooler.
Almaz Ethiopian Cafe
140 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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