Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:05 PM
Food Facility
1001 Arabian Nights
Address
3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 19131
Telephone
(267) 877-5500
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ahmad Shath 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
 Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 OUT Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 OUT Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected    
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature    
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 IN Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
 Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 OUT Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 OUT Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 OUT Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 IN Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Khalid Khawaldah Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Kristin O''Connor 215-685-7541 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:05 PM
Food Facility
1001 Arabian Nights
Address
3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 19131
Telephone
(267) 877-5500
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ahmad Shath 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Milk / Refrigerator 55.0 ° F Chicken / Display Case 64.0 ° F Beef / Display Case 61.0 ° F
Fruit / Refrigerator 56.0 ° F Cut lettuce / Cold-Hold Unit 45.0 ° F Tomatoes / Cold-Hold Unit 45.0 ° F
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
1 Violation of Code: [46.102] - The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.

-The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code. New Violation.
2 Violation of Code: [46.111(a) ] Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. New Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [46.132] Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] - Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the rear prep/ warewashing area.

- Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the toiletrooms.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear prep/ warewashing area.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toiletroom area.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front prep/ smoothie area. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Several raw animal foods (chicken) were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigeration units. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Sanitization was observed inadequate due to the following :
- Filthy three compartment sink
- Lack of knowledge regarding proper sanitization
- No sanitizer present at three basin sinks
- No test strips New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Multiple food items were held at 56-64 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. {See temperature chart for internal temperatures}. New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Several potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigeration units, are not date marked. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Khalid Khawaldah Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Kristin O''Connor 215-685-7541 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:05 PM
Food Facility
1001 Arabian Nights
Address
3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 19131
Telephone
(267) 877-5500
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ahmad Shath 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
31 Violation of Code: [46.384(c)(d)] Food facility does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below.

Note: Foods observed in refrigeration unit with no cover to keep foods cool. Ice was not being used to keep foods in temperature. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the warewashing area
- Food items are not properly covered in refrigeration units New Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.772] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Serving utensils located in prep area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
42 Violation of Code: [46.775] Customer self-service utensils being stored in a manner that hand contact cannot be avoided with the mouth / lip surface of the utensil. New Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.692] To go containers should be inverted New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.676(a)-(c)] Filthy three compartment sink observed in both rear prep/ warewashing area and front smoothie area. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Heavy grease accumulation observed throughout the prep and cook station, along the kitchen exhaust hood. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] Toiletroom was observed dirty and needs cleaning. No soap or papertowels available. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] - General cleaning is needed throughout the facility along all flooring, shelving and walls.
- Refrigeration units observed filthy and needs cleaning New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.922(a)] Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
61 Violation of Code: [18.04] Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. New Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] Food establishments producing grindable garbage waste must install a garbage grinder to properly dispose of such waste or recycle the garbage by other approved means. Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:23
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance and that current management practices have allowed unacceptable public health or food safety conditions. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.



This establishment is required to have a person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate present at the establishment during all hours of operation and preparation. Due to the absence of any person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate, the establishment has agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below to arrange for an inspection prior to opening.
You are required under Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code to correct the violations listed as noted above. Your failure to correct these violations may result in the revocation of your health license and other legal action. Reinstatement of a revoked health license will require payment of another license fee. An appeal to these orders may be made to the Board of License and Inspection Review, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102-1617
Person in Charge (Signature) Khalid Khawaldah Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Kristin O''Connor 215-685-7541 Date: 08/11/2016