Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  09/24/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Little Caesar Pizza #40
Address
2400 W PASSYUNK AVE 19145
Telephone
(267) 535-4444
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
2
Licensee
Ampler Pizza LLC 
Corporate Officer
David Dixon 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
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   X
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 OUT Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use X  
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 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   X
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 OUT Time as a public health control; procedures & record   X
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 OUT 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 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
38 OUT Personal cleanliness    
39 IN 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 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 OUT 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   X
54 IN 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:  Jose Droz ServSafe 15382715 Exp. 7/20/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Diriba Gonfa 215-685-4308 Date: 09/24/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  09/24/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Little Caesar Pizza #40
Address
2400 W PASSYUNK AVE 19145
Telephone
(267) 535-4444
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
2
Licensee
Ampler Pizza LLC 
Corporate Officer
David Dixon 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient Air / Hot-Holding Unit 143.0 ° F Pizza / Hot-Holding Unit 148.0 ° F Chicken / Hot-Holding Unit 145.0 ° F
Pizza / Hot-Holding Unit 145.0 ° F Ham / Cold Prep Refrigerator 33.0 ° F Sauces / Cold Prep Refrigerator 35.0 ° F
Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Sausage / Cold Prep Refrigerator 36.0 ° F Sauces / Walk-In Cooler 32.0 ° F
Ham / Reach-In Freezer 27.0 ° F Sauces / Prep Area 67.0 ° 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: [46.101] The food safety certified person was not present at the beginning of the inspection.
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. Repeat Violation.
4 Violation of Code: [46.151(a)] Employee beverage containers were observed stored on and above shelves with food in a reach-in freezer. The person in charge removed employee beverages. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the ware washing area and restroom. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.981(h)] The handwash sinks in the food preparation area and ware washing area were blocked by a spatula and a wiping cloth and not accesible at all times for employee use. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Uncovered margarine observed in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The quarternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizer bucket was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in-charge provided sanitizer measuring 200 ppm.
-Two sink stopper were not provided at the three bay sink preventing proper food equipment sanitization. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Clean food equipment in the ware washing area is not clean to sight and touch. Repeat Violation.
22 Violation of Code: [46.385(c)] Tomato sauce in the bucket at the sauce machine observed at 67 degrees Fahrenheit, without a time temperature log to indicate disposal after 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1021] Chemicals were stored on a box of pizza sauce in the food preparation area. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Sauce observed on the floor and not elevated more than six inches from the floor.
-Lower food storage shelf observed not at least 6 inch above the floor. Repeat Violation.
38 Violation of Code: [46.152] Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Scoop handle in a container of sauce in the cold prep unit observed in direct contact with the sauce and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Soda crates are used for elevation in the food preparation area. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Sauce machine observed soiled. New Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.863] Condensation from the reach-in refirigrator observed draining to drop pan instead of an approved catch basin. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] The toilet room door observed propped opened. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Mops observed stored on the floor and not elevated for air drying. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Jose Droz ServSafe 15382715 Exp. 7/20/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Diriba Gonfa 215-685-4308 Date: 09/24/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  09/24/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:40 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Little Caesar Pizza #40
Address
2400 W PASSYUNK AVE 19145
Telephone
(267) 535-4444
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
2
Licensee
Ampler Pizza LLC 
Corporate Officer
David Dixon 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Food debris and splashes observed on food prepartion area floor and walls. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor and not elevated. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Damaged wall observed at the utility closet. Repeat Violation.
Remarks The person in charge was advised to obtain City of Philadelpia Food Safety Certificate.

This inspection was conducted as a training inspection with Sanitarian Specialist RaShawna Harvey.
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.
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) Jose Droz ServSafe 15382715 Exp. 7/20/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Diriba Gonfa 215-685-4308 Date: 09/24/2019