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  6 Date  12/04/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  04:40 PM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  07:10 PM
Food Facility
Effies
Address
1127 PINE ST 19107
Telephone
(215) 592-8333
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
3
Licensee
Effie's Foods Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Effie Boukidis 
  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    
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 OUT Hands clean & properly washed   X
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 IN 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 OUT Proper reheating procedures for hot holding   X
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   X
37 IN 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 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   X
46 IN 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 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices   X
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned   X
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:  SS, 15769465, Exp. 11/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/04/2019
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  6 Date  12/04/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  04:40 PM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  07:10 PM
Food Facility
Effies
Address
1127 PINE ST 19107
Telephone
(215) 592-8333
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
3
Licensee
Effie's Foods Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Effie Boukidis 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 42.0 ° F Cheese / Walk-In Cooler 40.0 ° F Green Beans / Hot-Holding Unit 148.0 ° F
Soup / Hot-Holding Unit 96.0 ° F Rice / Rice Cooker 82.0 ° F Tomatoes / Cold Prep Refrigerator 38.0 ° F
Yogurt / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.4 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 39.2 ° F Meatballs / Cold Prep Refrigerator 39.2 ° F
Octopus / Cold Prep Refrigerator 39.4 ° F Yogurt / Reach-In Refrigerator 33.0 ° 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] Food safety certified person could not provide a food safety certificate. Certificate verified through ServSafe database. New Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [46.131] Hot water not available at handwash sink in both toilet rooms on 2nd floor. Post signs that facilities are out of order. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Paper towels provided during the inspection.
-Soap, paper towels and handwashing reminder sign not available at the handwash sink near the ice machine. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Can opener was moved to the warewashing area. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.674(d)(e)] The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Concentration was increased to 500 ppm rather than 200 to 400 ppm. Repeat Violation.
17 Violation of Code: [46.365] Potentially hazardous food, which was cooled, was only reheated to 96 to 148 degrees F for hot holding and not 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent/insect activity observed in the facility.
-Mouse droppings were observed in the following areas: lids of food containers on storage rack in basement, shelf beneath prep table in basement, floor to right of cooking equipment, floor throughout basement storage area, shelving beneath basement stairs, cabinet in second floor kichenette and wooden cutting surface in food prep area, and heater closet in 1st floor dining area.
-Roach observed crawling on floor in front basement storage area. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] -Basement outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Bilco doors observed propped open during the inspection.
-Seal holes where needed to prevent pest entry. (i.e. utility penetrations in second floor dining area) Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] -Wicker/woven container used to store flatware is not NSF approved and is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
-Cardboard observed lining the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] -Condensation line from walk-in cooler was observed in a bucket rather than a drain.
-Reach-in freezer in basement is inoperable. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) SS, 15769465, Exp. 11/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/04/2019
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  6 Date  12/04/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  04:40 PM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  07:10 PM
Food Facility
Effies
Address
1127 PINE ST 19107
Telephone
(215) 592-8333
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
3
Licensee
Effie's Foods Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Effie Boukidis 
  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.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] Facility does not have a food prep sink. Sink with garbage grinder previously used as a food prep sink is now used as a handwash sink. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] -Fast leak observed at large sewage pipe in room near basement prep area.
-Leaking, loose faucet observed at warewashing sinks. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Covered/lidded trash receptacles for the disposal of feminine products was not observed in toilet rooms. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] Toilet room doors are not self closing. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Cleaning issues:
-Clutter observed and mouse feces observed in 3rd floor storage area. Remove any items not necessary for the daily operation of the business.
-Cockroaches observed on traps in rear basement storage area and beneath cooking equipment.
-Floor cleaning is needed where mouse feces was observed. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Mops, brooms and dust pans not elevated after use. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:1
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 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 to have a City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate. You must submit your application and associated fee within 30 days of this inspection. If you do not submit your application, your establishment will be subject to an intent to cease operations order.
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) SS, 15769465, Exp. 11/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/04/2019