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El Pastorcito Tacos
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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El Pastorcito Tacos
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024

26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
53 Debris and some residue observed on floor surfaces behind the cooking equipment.
53 -Pourous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area during inspection. -Cracked floor tiles observed under the warewash sink.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
El Pastorcito Tacos
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024

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.
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the dining area.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer unit. Microwave cavity observed in need of cleaning.
49 Garbage grinder observed installed on the food prep sink. Garbage grinder needs to be installed on a separate sink with 4 legs and deep basin.
53 -Pourous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area during inspection. -Cracked floor tiles observed under the warewash sink. -Stained/ Dusty ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
60 Plan Review #24-0083
El Pastorcito Tacos
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 01/22/2024

1 Philadelphia Food Safety application not observed for the person in charge.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (pork, rice and corn), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in and reach-in units, was not date marked.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings)/ insect (roach) activity observed in the food prep and lower level storage area.
36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
47 Grease accumulation observed at the bottom of the hood filters of the exhaust hood system.
47 Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer unit. Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the rear warewashing area.
53 -Pourous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area during inspection. -Cracked floor tiles observed under the warewash sink. -Stained/ Dusty ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
54 -Adequate lighting not provided in the point of sales front food prep area. -3/4 bulbs observed out under the exhaust hood system.
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: 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. New Owner: El Pastorcito Tacos Inc Dining area with seats must provide a customer accesible restroom.
65 Garbage grinder not observed in the food establishment.
Classic Sub Shop Pizza Inc
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 10/24/2022

45 Foil lining observed on shelving in the food prep area.
45 -Chest freezer lid observed not in good repair during inspection. -Non-ANSI approved deep freezer observed in use. -Domestic microwave observed.
49 -Backflow prevention device near the main water line not observed during inspection.
53 -Pourous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area during inspection. -Cracked floor tiles observed under the warewash sink.
54 -Lights observed out in the refrigeration unit. -3/4 bulbs observed out under the exhaust hood system.
Classic Sub Shop Pizza Inc
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 09/01/2022

8 Handwashing sink observed turned off during inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
13 Indirectly drained food prep sink with a two-inch air gap not observed for the proper washing of vegetables.
14 -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. -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.
45 -Defective walk-in box, reach-in unit and cold-hold unit observed in prep area. -Non-ANSI approved deep freezer observed in use. -Splashguard not observed at front handsink counter area. -Domestic microwave observed.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 -Backflow prevention device near the main water line not observed during inspection. -utility sink not observed during inspection.
51 Static dust accumulation observed on the vent cover in the restroom area.
52 Dumpster observed open during inspection.
53 Pourous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area during inspection.
54 -Lights observed out in the true refrigeration unit. -3/4 bulbs observed out under the exhaust hood system.
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: 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. New Owner: Classic Sub Shop Pizza Inc
Classic Sub & Pizza Shop
1532 E Wadsworth Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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