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  4 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:20 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Festivals
Address
5222 WALNUT ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 471-3378
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
2
Licensee
Festivals International Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Vilna Gaston 
  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 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 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible X  
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 IN 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 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 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 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN 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 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 IN 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 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:  Cheryl Wellington Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Mimbar (215) 685-4302 Date: 10/29/2019
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  4 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:20 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Festivals
Address
5222 WALNUT ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 471-3378
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
2
Licensee
Festivals International Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Vilna Gaston 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Oxtail / Reach-In Refrigerator 42.8 ° F Cabbage / Cold Prep Refrigerator 42.6 ° F Chicken / Reach-In Refrigerator 42.0 ° F
Rice / Reach-In Refrigerator 41.0 ° 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. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] *Bucket with wiping cloths observed in handwash sink in food prep area
*Cutting board observed in hand sink located in bar area on first floor

Note:Items were removed from from sinks Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Sanitizer not observed during time of inspection. New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(desert cakes) located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the dates the were cut and packed. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed.

Note:Mouse feces observed in the left corner around hot holding station and in corners and around window area on the second floor. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Note:Sack of water observed stored directly on floor in first floor bar area. New Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] Single service unwrapped forks observed stored on top of each othe in cabinet in area where hot holding unit is located.

Note:Single use utensils must be wrapped or inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Unlidded waste receptacle observed in both toilet rooms located on the second floor.

Note:Provide lids for all waste receptacles for proper disposal of waste such as feminine hygiene products. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Cheryl Wellington Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Mimbar (215) 685-4302 Date: 10/29/2019
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  4 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:20 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Festivals
Address
5222 WALNUT ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 471-3378
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
2
Licensee
Festivals International Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Vilna Gaston 
  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.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] *Gaps observed along baseboard in customer service area and left front toward hot holding station.
*Cracked floor tiles observed throughout facility
*observed in ceiling tile in second floor common area New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Floor cleaning needed behind cooking equipments and in areas where mouse feces was observed. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:7
Summary
Statements
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, 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) Cheryl Wellington Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Mimbar (215) 685-4302 Date: 10/29/2019