Watermelons, 1251 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: Watermelons
Type: Food
Address: 1251 N 52nd ST, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 267-242-1550
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 07/28/2010
Last inspection violation count: 6

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    Food Safety Certified person was not present during time of operation.
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitations (46.304)
    Moist wiping cloths observed lying in bucket and not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
    Sliced watermelons was held at 58.4 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Refrigeration case in front retail area is not maintaining proper temperature.
  • Cleanability of Floors, Walls, & Ceilings (46.921)
    Floors should be continuously smooth to assure adequate cleaning. Repair/replace any damaged floor tiles.
07/28/2010Regular
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    City issued food safety certificate is needed.
  • Cooling, Heating, & Holding Capacities (46.611)
    Food facility does not have adequate hot holding equipment / capacity to maintain hot held foods at 135 degrees F or above.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Non-ANSI grills and inoperable bain marie in rear yard. Remove equipment from premises.
  • Maintaining & Using a Handwashing Facility (46.825(a) & 46.981(h))
    Hand wash reminder sign lacking at hand sink in prep area and in toilet room during time of inspection.
  • Retention, Drainage & Delivery of Sewage, Other Liquid Waste & Rainwater (46.862(b)-(f))
    Drain in rear clogged.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Install a mop/broom rack.
03/31/2010Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    Serv Safe certification observed and sanitizer lacking during inspection.
  • Cooling, Heating, & Holding Capacities (46.611)
    Food facility does not have adequate hold holding equipment / capacity to maintain hot held foods at 135 degrees F or above. Due to type menu food items. See attached menu.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Provide thermometers in refrigeration/freezer units and for monitoring hot food items.
  • 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)
    Non-ANSI exhaust hood unit that appears to have been welded on the ends. ANSUL system inadequate under hood and as horizontal. Non-ANSI grills and inoperable bain marie in rear yard. Remove equipment from premises. Inoperable equipment throughout establishment during inspection. NOTE: ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT APPROVED TO DO ANY OUT DOOR GRILLING.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
    Clean exterior of cooking equipment.
  • Retention, Drainage & Delivery of Sewage, Other Liquid Waste & Rainwater (46.862(b)-(f))
    Drain in rear clogged.
03/18/2010Regular

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