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City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 05/20/2024

45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. Only the table tops of the two defective reach-in refrigerators at the prep area are used. Non NSF approved reach-in freezer in hallway area.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
47 General cleaning needed on counters and shelves, due to dust and food debris in the food prep areas.
49 The sump pump pit cover is missing in the basement floor.
53 Holes and seams in the basement wall and floor junctures are not sealed. Holes observed in the basement walls.
53 Dust, debris, and small pools of water observed on the floor perimeters of the basement storage areas. Dusty ventilation cover observed at the ceiling of the rear prep area. Unused equipment and items stored at the front basement area may attract vermin harborage.
54 Light bulbs were out at the ceiling of the rear ware washing area.
65 Management must obtain a garbage disposal unit or the service for the collection of grindable food waste.
City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 05/02/2024

8 The handwash sink in the prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
9 Homemade cake slices observed for sale on display case. Observed employee removing cake slices while on site.
36 Mouse droppings observed on floor perimeters throughout the prep and basement floor areas.
36 Front door propped open without a protective screen. Basement trap door has outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Fruit flies observed in the warewashing area.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. In the walk-in cooler and storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep counters and over sinks and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
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.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. Only the table tops of the two defective reach-in refrigerators at the prep area are used. Non-NSF approved freezer in hallway area.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration used.
47 General cleaning needed on counters and shelves due to mouse droppings, dust and debris in the food prep area.
53 Seams in the basement wall and floor junctures are not sealed.
53 Dust, debris, and mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters of the prep and basement storage areas. Unused equipment and items stored in the basement attract vermin harborage.
65 Management must obtain a garbage disposal unit or the service for the collection of grindable food waste.
City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 01/02/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of cold food is not available or readily accessible during the inspection.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. A defective reach-in freezer observed in the hallway and near the toilet room is used for dry item storage. Only the table tops of the two defective reach-in refrigerators at the prep area are used.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
45 Pizza oven hood is not properly sealed against the wall and ceiling.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration used.
49 Water observed dripping from the faucet nozzle at the 3 compartment sink. Water observed dripping from the water line near the backflow prevention device in the basement. Water observed on the basement wall from water line on the 1st floor. A cover is missing from the sump-pump pit in the basement floor.
53 A large hole observed in the floor at the food prep area. Seams in the basement wall and floor junctures are not sealed.
53 Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the basement storage areas. Dust observed on ventilation cover above refrigeration units in hallway. Unused equipment and items stored in the basement attract vermin harborage.
65 Management must obtain a garbage disposal unit or the service for the collection of grindable food waste.
City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 12/28/2023

8 Defective hot water line observed at the hand washing sink at the front food prep area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food and equipment are not available or readily accessible during the inspection.
35 Prepackaged cookies are not labeled properly with the distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the food preparation, ware washing, storage, dining, and the basement storage areas.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. A defective reach-in freezer observed in the hallway and near the toilet room is used for dry item storage. Only the table tops of the two defective reach-in refrigerators at the prep area are used.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on fryer, grill, shelf, oven, and cabinet surfaces in the food preparation areas. Debris observed on wall, floor, and ceiling surfaces inside the walk-in cooler.
49 Defective hot water line observed on the hand washing sink at the front food preparation area. A cover is missing from the sump-pump pit in the basement floor.
51 Water stained ceiling tiles observed inside the toilet room.
53 Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the food prep, ware washing, storage, dining, and basement storage areas. Unused equipment stored in the basement.
53 A large hole observed in the floor at the food prep area.
54 Oven hood has an accumulation of static dust and grease.
65 Management must obtain a garbage disposal unit or the service for the collection of grindable food waste.
City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

8 Defective hot water line observed at the hand washing sink at the front food prep area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside equipment.
35 Prepackaged cookies are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the food preparation, ware washing, storage, dining, and the basement storage areas.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the walk-in cooler.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Cardboard liner observed on shelf in the food preparation area.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. A defective reach-in freezer observed in the hallway and near the toilet room is used for dry item storage. Only the table tops of the two defective reach-in refrigerators at the prep area are used.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on fryer, grill, shelf, oven, and cabinet surfaces in the food preparation areas. Debris observed on wall, floor, and ceiling surfaces inside the walk-in cooler.
49 Defective hot water line observed on the hand washing sink at the front food preparation area. A cover is missing from the sump-pump pit in the basement floor.
51 Water stained ceiling tiles observed inside the toilet room.
53 Broom and other maintenance tools observed on the floor and not stored on designated racks.
54 Oven hood and hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes (from 2101 Chestnut St. Inc.- Olde City Pizza, LLC) 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.
City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 03/07/2023

1 The person on site must obtain a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department (the application was emailed to management, while on site).
35 Prepackaged dessert slices are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Front door opened without screening is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the food preparation, storage, dining, and the basement storage areas.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. A defective reach-in freezer observed in the hallway near the toilet room.
45 Cardboard liner observed on shelf in the food preparation area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on fryer, grill, shelf, and cabinet surfaces in the food preparation areas. Debris observed on wall, floor, and ceiling surfaces inside the walk-in cooler.
49 Water observed dripping from water line of the hand washing sink at the front food preparation area.
51 Water stained ceiling tiles observed inside the toilet room.
53 Sheet rock is missing from the wall surfaces behind the reach-in refrigerators (2) in the hallway leading to the toilet room.
53 Mouse feces, dust, and debris observed on the floor perimeters throughout the facility. Dust accumulations observed on ventilation covers at the ceiling. Old equipment and unused items observed in the basement storage areas.
53 Broom, mop, and other maintenance tools observed on the floor and not stored on designated racks.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes (from 2101 Chestnut St. Inc.- Olde City Pizza, LLC) 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.
Olde City Pizza
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 10/26/2022

8 Soap was not available at the handwashing station at front prep area (soap was provided minutes later). Paper towels were not available at the toilet room hand sink (paper towels were provided minutes later).
36 Front door opened without screening is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 A live mouse observed in the basement storage area. Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the prep, dining, and basement storage areas.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement storage area.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Household microwave oven in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Two household chest freezers observed in the basement storage area. A defective reach-in freezer observed in the hallway.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on fryer, grill, shelf, and cabinet surfaces in the prep areas. Dust observed on wall and ceiling surfaces inside the walk-in cooler.
53 Mouse feces, dust, and debris observed on the floor perimeters throughout the facility. Dust accumulations observed on ventilation covers at the ceiling. Old equipment and unused items observed in the basement storage areas.
53 Sheet rock is missing from the wall surfaces behind the reach-in refrigerators (2) in the hallway leading to the toilet room.
53 Broom, dust pan, and other maintenance tools observed on the floor and not stored on designated racks.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes (from 2101 Chestnut St. Inc.- Olde City Pizza, LLC) 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.
Pizzarama
8 N 3rd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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