Philly Connection, 520 W Sr 436 #1120, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PHILLY CONNECTION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 520 W Sr 436 #1120, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 352.279.4977, 352.279.4977
License #: 6903250
Licensee name: CG PRESS INC
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tongs for chicken and beef steak
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of pizza sauce
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Did with operator **Corrected On-Site**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. raw shell eggs stored over heads of lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage room cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wire shelves in back room.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute and soda nozzles on self-service drink machine soiled.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Condiment bins.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, 46 F; advised.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. raw shell eggs stored over cheese.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of residue on dish draining rack.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet near cookline.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - door soiled with accumulated residue.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. In cabinet below beverage dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. paper towel dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil on soda dispensing nozzles and ice chute in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve stored over prep table
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue/dust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of white freezer.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at the bottom of back door.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink broken at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, 45F; top of prep cooler advised to keep covered when lunch rush is over.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni, 45F; chicken, 47F; small cooler by grill. Unit appears to be working properly. Advised to cool onions in a larger unit, as heat from cooling onions may be bringing up temperature of other products.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - ABC Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. peppers, 88F; mushrooms, 77F. Less than 2 hours. Advised product must be either cold held or hot held once cans are opened. Corrective action taken: product placed on flat grill to hot hold.
  • Critical - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facilities not clean.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stool behind front counter, waste baskets.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Piping below three compartment sink; legs of mopsink; door to closet.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of reach-in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Extterior of fryer.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 cabinet under beverage dispenser; 3 on floor in closet. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at dining room.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Door frame at back door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps at the bottom of back door.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in soda dispensing nozzle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Fish oil stored on food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 in cabinet under front handsink; 3 under warewashing sink; 2 alongside freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wiping cloth used for multiple purposes. Same Wiping cloth used for seatstables, and counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Reading 40F at room temperature.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Quaternary strips needed.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under storage racks.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large container stored in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Quaternary strips needed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/26/2011.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 3/26/2011.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers in restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 14 in cabinet next to fryers. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/2011.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 on floor in warewashing area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed food debris on cleaned tomato slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag-in-box soda.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressings, reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 in cabinet next to fryers. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/2011.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Peppers and mushrooms held off temperature control at cookline temping 68F. Advised product must be held at 135F or above or 41F or below after the can is opened. Pansv were placed on grill.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Stem thermometer needed to take internal temperature of cold and hot product.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet.
  • Observed rust on reach-in cooler racks.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed floors in back room not clean.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Cleansers stod near bag-in box soda.
  • Critical. Employee training expired.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler shelves rusty
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Tomatoe slicer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of mircowave
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Backdoor
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Pant on the same shelf with can products
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. At cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet where single serve items stored
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plastic wares
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Spray bottles hanging above 3 comp sink
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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