Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Date  11/25/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:15 PM
Food Facility
Lipkins Bakery
Address
8013 CASTOR AVE 19152
Telephone
(215) 342-3005
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
8
Licensee
Nowalany-Franciotti LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Steve Nowalany 
  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 IN Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN 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 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN 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 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN 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 IN 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 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN 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 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN 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+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Rebecca Seiger A81425 Exp. 710/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Johns Date: 11/25/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Date  11/25/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:15 PM
Food Facility
Lipkins Bakery
Address
8013 CASTOR AVE 19152
Telephone
(215) 342-3005
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
8
Licensee
Nowalany-Franciotti LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Steve Nowalany 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Dough / Walk-In Cooler 34.3 ° F Dough / Walk-In Freezer -12.0 ° F Danish / Walk-In Freezer -12.0 ° F
Cookies / Walk-In Freezer -12.0 ° F Cake / Walk-In Freezer -4.1 ° F Cheese Filling / Walk-In Cooler 37.8 ° F
Dough / Walk-In Cooler 35.6 ° 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.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Baking items, such as cakes, danish, cookies and dough were observed uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator/freezer units on the premises. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Baking equipment, containers of flour and sugar, containers of pie fillings and utensils observed with a heavy accumulation of food residue, flour and grime on the food contact surfaces which are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] The following observations were noted:
-Mouse droppings observed on dough equipment, shelving racks in the basement where sugar and flour are stored.
-Mouse droppings observed on food containers of pie fillings.
-Mouse droppings observed on floor surfaces, perimeters/junctures in the bakery food prep area, underneath equipment, warewashing area on the first floor.
-Mouse droppings observed on floor surfaces in the basement.
-Mouse droppings observed inside cabinets behind the front counter.
-Live roach observed at the wall seam behind the front service counter. New Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.772] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on a handsink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] The following observations were noted:
-Walk-in cooler in the basement was in disrepair.
-Walk-in freezer observed with damaged ceiling and bottom outside surfaces.
-Damaged floor surfaces observed in the basement. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Rebecca Seiger A81425 Exp. 710/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Johns Date: 11/25/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Date  11/25/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:15 PM
Food Facility
Lipkins Bakery
Address
8013 CASTOR AVE 19152
Telephone
(215) 342-3005
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
8
Licensee
Nowalany-Franciotti LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Steve Nowalany 
  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.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] The following observations were noted:
-Mouse droppings observed on dough equipment, shelving racks in the basement where sugar and flour are stored.
-Mouse droppings observed on food containers of pie fillings.
-Mouse droppings and food debris observed inside cabinets behind the front counter.
-Grime, residue and flour debris observed on baking equipment and large containers of flour and sugar in the food prep prep areas.
-Grime, residue and food debris observed on floor surfaces in the walk-in refrigerators/freezers.
-Ice accumulation observed inside the walk-in freezer in the basement.
All equipment surfaces need to be cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] The following observations were noted:
-Grime and residue observed on wall and door surfaces in the bathroom.
-Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Mouse droppings, residue and debris observed on floor surfaces, perimeters/junctures in the bakery food prep area, underneath equipment in the facility, warewashing area on the main floor and floor surfaces in the basement. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Mop and brooms observed in direct contact of the floor and not hung on a utility rack. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] Dusty vent observed above the front service counter. New Violation.
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.

Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment has been issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment cannot operate for a minimum of 48 hours. The establishment cannot operate until the required fee is paid and the establishment is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below for a re-inspection once the violations have been corrected and the fee has been paid.
If you need to be inspected on the weekend, please call municipal dispatch at 215-686-4514.
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) Rebecca Seiger A81425 Exp. 710/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Johns Date: 11/25/2019