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  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  04:35 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  06:45 PM
Food Facility
The Tab Bar & Hookah Lounge
Address
4104 TORRESDALE AVE 19124
Telephone
(267) 538-3952
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
4101 New Addition Inc 
Corporate Officer
Sandra Hutt 
  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 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    
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 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 OUT 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 IN 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:  Edward Ruff (SS-9/15/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/21/2019
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  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  04:35 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  06:45 PM
Food Facility
The Tab Bar & Hookah Lounge
Address
4104 TORRESDALE AVE 19124
Telephone
(267) 538-3952
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
4101 New Addition Inc 
Corporate Officer
Sandra Hutt 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cheese / Walk-In Cooler 36.0 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 42.0 ° F Chicken / Reach-In Refrigerator 42.0 ° F
Shrimp / Reach-In Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Beer / Chest Refrigerator 40.0 ° 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.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Observations:
- Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the restrooms, behind the bars, food prep area, and warewashing area.
- Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the behind the 1st floor bar area.
- No sign or poster was posted at the handwash sink in the 1st floor restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Sign was provided. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Black residue observed on the interior surfaces of the ice machine on the 1st/2nd floor. Person in Charge was advised to clean the ice machine.

Cleaning is needed to sanitize food contact surfaces of shelves/cups behind the bar due to mouse droppings observed. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed:

- Flies in the kitchen area
- Numerous fruit flies observed in the warewashing area
- One roach observed crawling between the warewashing sink and wall
- Mouse droppings along the floor perimeters in several areas, on low shelving in the food prep area/behind the bar New Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] Food containers in the food prep area were not inverted to prevent contamination from dust and debris. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Some storage shelves were not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching (bare wood shelving in the 2nd floor liquor closet). New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Defective/unused equipment was observed on the upper level: (mini refrigerator being used for dry storage).

Clogged drain observed at the handwash sink behind the bar on the 1st floor. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Edward Ruff (SS-9/15/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/21/2019
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  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  04:35 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  06:45 PM
Food Facility
The Tab Bar & Hookah Lounge
Address
4104 TORRESDALE AVE 19124
Telephone
(267) 538-3952
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
4101 New Addition Inc 
Corporate Officer
Sandra Hutt 
  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] Equipment cleaning needed:

- Ice accumulation/food debris observed in the reach-in freezer
- Food residue observed in the refrigerator in the food prep area
- Residue observed in the chest refrigerator behind the bar on the 2nd floor New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] Dust accumulation was observed on the restroom vent covers. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] A lidded trashcan was not provided in the women's restroom. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Observations:

*Gaps, holes, exposed wall/ceiling areas and unsealed utility lines in various areas - Sealing is needed
*Floor areas by the basement stairs were not smooth and easily cleanable New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] General cleaning is needed throughout the facility due to mouse droppings, residue under/behind equipment in the food prep area, residue/food debris in warewashing area and food prep area. New Violation.
57 Violation of Code: [10-602(5)(a)(.2)] Hookah operation observed: Indoor smoking exemption expired July 31, 2017. Contact the Tobacco Unit at (215) 685-7340 for more information. 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.

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.
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) Edward Ruff (SS-9/15/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/21/2019