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El Sabor Restaurant
176 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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El Sabor Restaurant
176 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 05/29/2024

14 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 (requires cleaning/sanitization before next use)
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened *PIC corrected on site.
36 Hole observed in the top of wall of the kitchen prep area, behind food equipment in prep area, and side entry door. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the kitchen prep area underneath the flat top.
37 Cooking oil observed being stored on floor in kitchen prep area and is not at least 6 inches above the floor.
41 Utensils (spoons) observed being stored in dirty, room temperature water on the kitchen prep counter.
45 - Equipment is not NSF/ ANSI approved: chest freezer & microwave -Equipment repair/adjustment: display case in the front counter area is non-operational & used for non-food items; rusted/worn drying racks observed above warewashing area.
47 Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: - greasy filters at exhaust hood over grill-top - burned grease/build-up on gas burners - heavy grease accumulation on metal pans
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 One restroom is out of service- under renovations. (sink and toilet are being replaced)
53 Open, unsealed space (hole) observed at wall-floor perimeter next to front refrigeration unit with stagnant water collecting in plastic container.
53 -Grease accumulation observed along floor around the kitchen grease trap. -Heavy grease accumulation on the sides of all food equipment -Lower shelves in the prep area have an accumulation of dust and debris -Refrigeration unit in front of facility has food debris on bottom -Floor under hot-holding display case needs cleaning (dead roaches)
53 Broom and dustpan observed on the floor in the prep area and front seating area- these maintenance tools should be elevated when not in use.
54 Overhead ligthbulbs in kitchen (2) are not shielded from breakage.
54 Exhaust hood over grill-top is not in good repair.
El Sabor Restaurant
176 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 09/20/2023

8 Items were being temporarily stored in the kitchen handwashing sink. *PIC removed items.
8 Sanitary towels lacking at the handwashing sink in the restroom. *PIC provided towels.
13 Punctured can lids for tomato sauce and condensed milk do not protect contents from contamination (from lid). *PIC removed lids and provided covers.
14 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 (requires cleaning/sanitization before next use)/
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened (opened ham package).
45 Two cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing (in prep area).
45 * Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: chest freezer & microwave * Equipment repair/adjustment: display case in the front counter area is non-operational & used for non-food items; standing freezer is not in use; rusted/worn lower shelf surface observed at stand under microwave
47 Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: interior of microwave; greasy filters at exhaust hood over grill-top; burned grease/build-up on gas burners; metal pans on pan rack.
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
49 One faucet handle at 3-bay sink is not in good repair.
51 Static dust observed on ventilation fan cover in restroom. One restroom is out of service (sink and toilet tank lid missing in that restroom).
53 Grease accumulation observed along floor around the kitchen grease trap. Floor under hot-holding display case needs cleaning. Greasy wall panels observed behind grill-top unit & behind food prep. sink. Stained walls observed near grinder/handwashing sink.
53 Open, unsealed space (hole) observed at wall-floor perimeter next to stovetop unit (southwest corner of kitchen).
54 Exhaust hood over grill-top is not in good repair.
54 Overhead ligthbulbs in kitchen (2) are not shielded from breakage.
El Sabor Restaurant
176 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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