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  5 Date  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  07:00 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  08:00 PM
Food Facility
Kesha's Kitchen
Address
1621 ORTHODOX ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 288-1700
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
Kesha's Kitchen, LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Aamir Simpson 
  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 X  
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 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 OUT 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 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 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 OUT 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+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Michael Simpson (A85699 exp 3/31/22) 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  5 Date  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  07:00 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  08:00 PM
Food Facility
Kesha's Kitchen
Address
1621 ORTHODOX ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 288-1700
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
Kesha's Kitchen, LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Aamir Simpson 
  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 / Reach-In Refrigerator 39.0 ° F Fish / Reach-In Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Salad / Reach-In Refrigerator 50.0 ° F
Greens / Steam Table 144.0 ° 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] Food Safety Cerified Person was not present at the start of inspection. They later arrived. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Soap and paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Soap and paper towels were provided. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Flies and roaches observed crawling on food contact surfaces: cutting board, steam table. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer concentration of 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Salad in the front mini refrigerator was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed:

* Flies observed landing on surfaces in the food prep area
* Baby/adult roaches observed harboring in the seams of the wall and prep sink drain; crawling on shelves, wall, refrigerator, and steam table in the food prep area New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.521] Cardboard box storing sweet potatoes was not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.652] The handwash sink in the food preparation area was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Mini refrigerator in the front area was not maintaing food temperatures at 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Grease accumulation observed on/around equipment in the food prep area.

Roach carcass observed in the refrigerator. Carcass was removed. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Lidded trashcan was not provided in restroom for sanitary purposes. New Violation.
52 Violation of Code: [46.884] Dumpster was observed overfilled. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Michael Simpson (A85699 exp 3/31/22) 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  5 Date  10/21/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  07:00 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  08:00 PM
Food Facility
Kesha's Kitchen
Address
1621 ORTHODOX ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 288-1700
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
7
Sub
3
Licensee
Kesha's Kitchen, LLC. 
Corporate Officer
Aamir Simpson 
  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: [46.921] Observations:

*Tiled floor in the food prep area is not smooth and easily cleanable
*Floor-wall junctures were not sealed tight
*Gaps and holes observed around pipes were not sealed
*Damaged ceiling surfaces in the food prep area New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Cleaning is needed throughout the facility to remove dirty fly strip in the restroom, food debris, residue, and roach carcasses observed under/around equipment in the food prep area and warewashing area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Broom and dustpan was observed in direct contact with the floor instead of elevated on a utility rack when not in use. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Missing lightbulbs were observed in the warewashing area. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
57 Violation of Code: [10-602(5)(a)(.2)] Unapproved hookah operation: hookah equipment/signage observed. All hookah equipment must be removed. For more information regarding this operation, contact the Tobacco Unit at (215) 685 7340. New Violation.
Remarks Interviewed Carla.
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) Michael Simpson (A85699 exp 3/31/22) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/21/2019