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El Mictlan
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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El Mictlan
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrective action: Coffee removed from the food prep area.
42 Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
45 Bare wood shelf observed in the warewashing area. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Garbage grinder observed installed on a handwashing sink with an open drain. Note: The garbage grinders may only be connected to a direct drainage connection without gaps. -Cold prep unit ambient temperature is 40 degrees F. Temperature of food moved from the walk-in cooler to the unit is increasing. The unit is not cold enough to hold food at 41 degrees F or below. All potentially hazardous food was moved back to the walk-in cooler. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: Kitchen Aid stand mixer, ice machine. Provide cut sheets for ice machine.
47 Plastic drying racks observed soiled. Clean or discontinue use.
49 -The ice machine does not have a backflow prevention device. -Main backflow prevention device is in disrepair. Leak observed.
53 Additional cleaning required: -Unneeded items observed in basement. -Debris observed at floor perimeters in the warewashing area. -Debris observed on basement floor.
53 -Ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing areas are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Cracks observed in floor tiles in the food prep area. -Floor tiles near the door in the warewashing area are missing. -Seal utility penetrations where needed. (i.e. floor beneath warewashing sinks)
54 Lighting intensity in the walk-in cooler was 71 lux rather than 110 lux at the back of the box.
El Mictlan
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 10/05/2023

11 Visible evidence of insect contaminated foods in the basement storage area. Insects were observed in the bulk containers of flour and rice. Instructed the person in charge to discard items.
13 -Garbage grinder observed on the food preparation sink. -Condensation hose for the walk-in cooler was observed draining into the sanitizing solution in the warewashing sinks. Hose removed. COS
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: The concentration was corrected during the inspection.
14 Clean dishes observed stored in soiled drying rack.
14 Cell phone observed on cutting board at cold prep station. Corrective action: Cell phone removed and surface sanitized.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 46.8 to 47 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Person in charge was instructed to discard items and to use a time temperature log for the cold prep refrigerator.
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 instructed to refrigerate or label food with a disposal time and date.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
42 Unwrapped clean linen observed store in an unfinished basement.
42 Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
45 -Walk-in cooler floor is not smooth and easy to clean. -Bare wood shelf observed in the warewashing area. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Garbage grinder is installed on the food prep sink. The garbage grinder must be removed immediately. Note: The garbage grinder may be installed on a free-standing, NSF approved sink with a deep basin, 4-legs and a direct drainage connection. -Condensation hose for the walking cooler was observed in the sanitizing compartment of the 3-bay sink. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: Kitchen Aid stand mixer, ice machine.
45 Bulk ingredient containers are not tightly sealed and not made for the storage of open food.
47 Cleaning needed: -Debris observed on table beneath the flat grill.
49 The ice machine does not have a backflow prevention device.
51 Clutter observed in employee toilet room.
53 -Ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing areas are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Hole observed in toilet room door. -Cracks observed in floor tiles in the food prep area. -Floor tiles near the door in the warewashing area are missing. -Seal utility penetrations where needed. (i.e. floor beneath warewashing sinks)
53 Additional cleaning required: -Clutter and unused equipment observed on basement floor. -Stained ceiling tile observed in the food prep area. -Dead cockroaches observed on basement floor.
53 Mops observed stored in bucket and in mop sink rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
53 Brooms observed stored on floor rather than hanging.
54 -Lighting intensity in the walk-in cooler was 16 to 24 lux rather than 110 lux. -Light out beneath exhaust hood.
La Mula Terca
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 08/11/2022

1 Food employee was observed sanitizing dishes prior too rinsing them. It is the duty of the person in charge to routinely monitor sanitizing procedures to ensure that they are done correctly. Corrective action: When incorrect procedure was brought to the attention of the person in charge, he showed the employee the correct warewashing method. (wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry)
11 Drink ice observed stored in a reusable plastic grocery bag. Corrective action: Ice was discarded. Note: Food like ice must be stored in food-grade bags or food-grade containers.
36 Rear outer opening in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects and other animals. Gap at the bottom of the exterior door.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 -Garbage grinder is installed on the food prep sink. The garbage grinder must be removed immediately. Note: The garbage grinder may be installed on a free-standing, deep sink that has 4 legs. -Garbage grinder is connected to a indirect drain rather than a closed pipe.
45 Walk-in cooler floor is not smooth and easy to clean.
46 Food facility lacks the correct sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Chlorine test strips are needed when you are using bleach.
47 Debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler beneath the racks.
51 Accumulation of grime on the toilet room doorknob (interior)
53 Ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing areas are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
53 Basement is cluttered.
54 -Light observed out above the warewashing sinks. -Lights out above cold prep station.
La Mula Terca
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 06/24/2022

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. Food safety certified person's cert expired. Corrective action: Another food safety certified person arrived with a valid certificate.
2 Food safety certified person was not able to demonstrate knowledge of reportable foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Certified person with expired cert. was able to demonstrate knowledge.
7 A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands (lettuce). Please use tongs or wear gloves when touching ready to eat food. Instructed the person in charge to discard the lettuce and to get a new plate.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the wait-staff area, prep area, customer toilet room and employee toilet room. Corrective action: Instructed the person in charge (PIC) to put napkins at all hand-sinks. PIC complied.
8 -Per the person in charge, the hand-washing sink is being used to wash food. Hand-washing aids were observed at the sink and a hand-washing sign is posted. No food prep sink was observed. -Pan observed in the handwashing sink.
13 Uncovered food was observed in the walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to cover the food.
13 Water was observed dripping from the fan housing in the walk-in cooler onto the raw produce. Instructed the person in charge to move food from under the leak.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. (sauces, etc)
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Fruit flies/gnats were observed in the food prep and wait staff areas.
36 Rear outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects and other animals. Both, the door and window were open without screens.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink with a one inch air gap at the drainage pipe. Note: The food prep sink must be installed within 30 days.
41 -In use cooking utensils observed stored in water that was 91 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above. Discussed labeling them for cleaning every 4 hours. -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Leak observed in the interior of the walk-in cooler at the fan housing. Ensure that no food is stored beneath the leak.
45 Cardboard observed lining the walk-in cooler floor. Cardboard is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
47 -Some debris observed on the table beneath the flat grill. -Water observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. -Dust observed on the walk-in fan guard.
51 Toilet room door in the customer service area is not self-closing.
51 -Employee toilet room fixtures observed soiled. -Accumulation of grime on the toilet room doorknob. -Soiled light-plate observed in the toilet room.
53 -Ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing areas are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Broken light covers observed in the food prep area near the warewashing sinks.
54 -Light observed out above the warewashing sinks. -Light out beneath the hood. -Lights out above cold prep station.
La Mula Terca
2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 05/24/2022

2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of reportable foodborne illnesses. Was able to demonstrate knowledge at the end of the inspection.
6 Proper handwashing cannot be conducted at the hand-washing sink in the wait-staff area. The hot water temperature reached 152 degrees F, and no cold water was available at the sink.
7 A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands (parsley). Please use a spoon, shaker or wear gloves to sprinkle garnishes or spices onto ready to eat food.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room and food prep area. Corrective action: napkins were provided.
8 Per the person in charge, the hand-washing sink is being used to wash food. Hand-washing aids were observed at the sink and a hand-washing sign is posted. No food prep sink was observed.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 400-500 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: The concentration was corrected.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. (lamb, sauces, etc)
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep/ware-washing area. Corrective action: Container of sugar was relocated.
36 Rear outer opening and window in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects and other animals. Both were open without screens.
36 Fruit flies/gnats were observed in the food prep and dining areas.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink with a one inch air gap at the drainage pipe.
41 In use cooking utensils observed stored in water that was 91 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above.
42 -Large stainless steal container used to prepare pork observed stored on the basement floor rather than 6 inches above the floor. -Large stainless steal container observed stored in an unfinished basement. -Uncovered disposable single use containers were observed stored in an unfinished basement.
43 Multiple single use sour cream containers observed in use.
43 Flatware and other uncovered items were observed stored along the dining room walk-way and are accessible to customers. Items must me protected from possible contamination.
45 Leak observed in the interior of the walk-in cooler at the fan housing. Ensure that no food is stored beneath the leak.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46 Sink compartments are not large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment. Large container used for pork preparation observed in basement.
47 -Some debris observed on the table beneath the flat grill. -Water observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
49 -Broken cold water knob observed at the handwashing sink in the wait-staff area. -A preparation sink with an indirect drain/airgap was not observed.
51 -Employee toilet room fixtures observed soiled. -Accumulation of grime on the toilet room doorknob.
51 Customer toilet room does not have a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine products.
51 Toilet room door in the customer service area is not self-closing.
53 -Ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing areas are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Broken light covers observed in the food prep area.
53 -Grease and debris observed on floor surfaces in food preparation area (under/behind cooking equipment). -Stagnant water observed on basement floor.
54 Light observed out above the warewashing sink.
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2053 S Beechwood St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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