Philomen's Italian Sub gets Degraded Sanitary Rating

1/27/2012 | 17 Violations | Rating 1.25/5

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Lasagne in the reachin freezer.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. opened cold cuts in the hallway reachin cooler .

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All prepared foods.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Single door reachin cooler on the cook's line .

Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken breast over raw pork in a reachin cooler.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Soaked in oil and used with bread Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.

Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Didn't use soap.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Main reachin cooler

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Single door reachin cooler opposite the dishmachine.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin freezer.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin in side the ice machine.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside bottom of the pepsi cooler.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Single door reachin cooler opposite the dishmachine .

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Single door reachin cooler on the cook's line .

Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Dated 03/11 Repeat Violation.

9/22/2011 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5

Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken glass in door of coca cola reachin cooler by bathrooms.

7/20/2011 | 13 Violations | Rating 2.75/5

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All prepared foods in coolers.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface with lettuce Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. True reachin cooler .

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken glass in door of coca cola reachin cooler by bathrooms.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both reachin coolers on the cook's line.

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, under & behind equipment , also under & behind equipment in prep area.

Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. K extinguisher

Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/21/11.

11/1/2010 | 15 Violations | Rating 3.75/5

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastas/noodles, fried eggplants and stuffed peppers in reach-in coolerRepeat Violation.

Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. flour container. in container labeled bread crumbs.

Observed equipment in poor repair. several rusted bottom shelfs of prep tables

Observed equipment in poor repair. Broken glass in door of coca cola reach-in cooler in hallway by bathrooms

Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.

Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gaps/showing light

Observed floor and wall junctures not coved/in disrepair. in back by backdoor

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and under/behind coolers, equipment, tables.

Observed hole in wall. by backdoor / electric panel

Observed hole in ceiling. several ceiling tiles with holesRepeat Violation.

Observed ceiling in disrepair. several ceiling tiles with water damage stainsRepeat Violation.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. orange liquid on shelf by bathrooms

7/2/2010 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5

No Violations Were Observed

7/1/2010 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.25/5

Critical - Wholesome, sound condition

Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking

Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature

Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved

Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean

4/8/2009 | 12 Violations | Rating 2.75/5

Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. cookline.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.

Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Backdoor locked.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

10/22/2008 | 14 Violations | Rating 2.75/5

Critical - (A) SHELLSTOCK shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels that are affixed by the harvester and each dealer that depurates, ships, or reships the SHELLSTOCK, as specified in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide of Operations Part II Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing and Distribution of Shellfish, and that list: (1) Except as specified under Paragraph (C) of this section, on the harvester's tag or label, the following information in the following order: (a) The harvester's identification number that is assigned by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY, (b) The date of harvesting, (c) The most precise identification of the harvest location or aquaculture site that is practicable based on the system of harvest area designations that is in use by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY and including the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are harvested, (d) The type and quantity of shellfish, The following statement in bold, capitalized type: This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days; (2) Except as specified in (D) of this section, on each dealer's tag or label, the following information in the following order: (a) The dealer's name and address, and the CERTIFICATION NUMBER assigned by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY, (b) The original shipper's CERTIFICATION NUMBER including the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are harvested, (c) The same information as specified for a harvester's tag under Subparagraphs (A)(1)(b)-(d) of this section, and (d) The following statement in bold, capitalized type: This tag is required to be attached until container is empty and thereafter kept on file for 90 days.

(B) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

Critical - Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than ...(1 inch).

Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.

Critical - Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3.

Critical - FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or manufacturers' dating information on FOODS may not be concealed or altered.

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Philomen's Italian Sub Degrades its Sanitary Rating