Filpo's Grocery, 2218 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: Filpo's Grocery
Type: Food
Address: 2218 N Howard ST, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: 215-426-4068
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/12/2010
Last inspection violation count: 9

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Aluminum foil lining shelving and grill are unapproved surfaces that are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. The hand sinks are not properly sealed to the walls. Crates are used for storage of beverages instead of dunnage racks. Bare wood shelving has unfinished surfaces.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    The lid on grease trap is not placed(probably clogged) and no lid provided for sump pump installed in basement floor.
  • Operation & Maintenance of Storage Areas, Redeeming Machines, Waste Receptacles & Waste Handling Units (46.884)
    Trash and debris observed behind the dumpster.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    The window and metal trap door in basement are outer openings in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    The basement floor has grease stains.
  • Toilet Room Cleaning, and Doors Closed (46.981(b)(i))
    The toilet room sink and wall surfaces are not properly sealed.
11/12/2010Regular
  • Identification of Content on Food Storage Containers (46.282)
    Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food(rice).
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Aluminum foil lining shelving and grill are equipment surfaces that are not NSF or ANSI approved food equipment. The 3 compartment and hand sinks are not properly sealed to the wall. Crates used for storage of beverages instead of dunnage racks. Bare wood shelving has unfinished surfaces.
  • Plumbing Facilities in Good Repair, Cross Connection Prohibited, Scheduled Inspections, Cleaning Water Reservoirs (46.825(b)-(e))
    The lid on grease trap is not properly placed and no lid provided for sump pump in basement floor.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    The basement windows are outer openings in the food facility that does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
  • Toilet Room Cleaning, and Doors Closed (46.981(b)(i))
    The toilet room sink and wall surfaces are not properly sealed. The ventilation unit in the toilet room is not in good repair.
09/22/2010Regular
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Food temperature measuring device is not provided in all refrigerated and hot food holding equipment.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Partition mounted to warewash sink and foil lining equipment surfaces are not NSF or ANSI certified food equipment. The 3 basin sink drain is not in good repair and it is not properly sealed to the wall.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area and near dining table area to remind food employees to wash their hands. The hot water handle at the deli handwash sink is not in good repair.
  • Toilet Rooms Enclosed & Self-Closing Doors (46.922(d))
    Toilet room sink is not properly sealed to the wall.
  • Outer Openings Protected, Exterior Walls & Roofs Protective Barrier (46.922(e)(f))
    Base of side door and basement windows are outer openings in the food facility that does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
08/16/2010Regular

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