Restaurant inspections (before April 2009)

Italian Express

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Philadelphia Department of Public Health
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Restaurant inspection details

Location 2641 W Girard Av
Inspection date January 2, 2009
Restaurant name Italian Express
Restaurant type Retail Food: Restaurant, Eat-in
Critical violations 3-01.1 (C): Hot food not maintained above 140 degrees Fahrenheit: Hot food is not maintained above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot display unit not maintaining the food above 125°F. Meat filled lasagna 123°F, greens 63°F, italian sausage 121.8°F, cooked rice pilaf 73.6°F, etc Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
4-01.1 (A): Food/food service article storage does not provide protection: Food/Food service article storage does not provide protection. Uncovered food stored in cold prep unit (2), the refrigerator (2), the walk-in box, and on top of exhaust ventilation unit walk-in box. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
5-01.1: Food not protected from contamination: Food is not protected from contamination. Uncovered cooked chicken in metal pan directly on floor in basement area. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
7-01 (L): Mouse infestation: Mouse infestation is present. Observed on basement steps. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
8-06.1.1 (D): Soil line needs repair: Soil line is in need of repair. The ice machine in the basement area leaking onto the floor. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
9-02.1: Employee hands not washed before food handling: Employee hands are not washed prior to food handling activities. Observed preparing a hoagies. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
9-02.2 (A): Employee hand wash frequency inadequate: Employee hand wash frequency is inadequate. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
9-04 (B): Wiping cloths used in unapproved manner: Wiping cloths are used in an unapproved manner. Wiping cloth not stored bleach/water santizing solution between use; observed on prep table. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
19-01.1: Food safety certified individual not present: Food establishment personnel food safety certified individual is not present. Must obtain a vaild and current City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. Food Safety Certificated person must be present at all times of operations. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.

Added to EveryBlock on March 23, 2009.

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