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  5 Date  12/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  09:55 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  11:45 AM
Food Facility
Shank's On The River
Address
901 S COLUMBUS BLVD 19147
Telephone
(215) 218-4000
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
Shanks on the River Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Renzi 
  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 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 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 N/A 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 N/O Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 N/O Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 N/O Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 N/A Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 N/A Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A 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    
38 IN 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   X
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
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 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances   X
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Joseph Renzi Date: 12/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) John Toner 215-685-6573 Date: 12/02/2019
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  5 Date  12/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  09:55 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  11:45 AM
Food Facility
Shank's On The River
Address
901 S COLUMBUS BLVD 19147
Telephone
(215) 218-4000
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
Shanks on the River Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Renzi 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Sausage / Under-Counter Freezer 9.0 ° F Hash browns / Under-Counter Freezer -5.0 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 38.0 ° F
Eggs / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.0 ° F Turkey / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.0 ° F Beef / Cold Prep Refrigerator 34.0 ° F
Peppers / Under-Counter Refrigerator 34.0 ° F Mayonnaise / Under-Counter Refrigerator 33.0 ° F Beef / Reach-In Refrigerator 33.0 ° F
Salami / Reach-In Refrigerator 35.0 ° F Mozzarella sticks / Walk-In Freezer 5.0 ° F Beef / Walk-In Freezer 2.0 ° F
Pork / Hot-Holding Unit 191.0 ° F /   /  
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/   /   /  
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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 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. No food safety certified individual present upon Sanitarian arrival. An employee called him and he arrived approximately thirty minutes later. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] The handwash sink in the warewash area was blocked by soiled rags and not accesible at all times for employee use. An employee removed the rags at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] Observed the air conditioner unit's condensation line plumbed to the designated hand wash sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. An employee provided paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was <200 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. An employee added more sanitizer until proper ppm was reached at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the double door refrigeration unit. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.652] The hand wash sink in the restroom is not fully sealed to the wall. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Grease accumulation observed on cooking equipment in the food prep area. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] No designated utility mop sink observed. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Restroom lacks a covered receptacle for soiled sanitary napkins. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Observed an idle mop not hung up to dry in the warewash area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Old mouse droppings observed in floor corners near the front service counter. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Cracked floor tiles observed in the prep area. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Low light intensity observed at the restroom hand wash sink. Sanitarian measured the light intensity at 5 lux, rather than the required 220 lux. Repeat Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] Establishment lacks a garbage grinder to dispose of grindable garbage waste. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:24
Person in Charge (Signature) Joseph Renzi Date: 12/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) John Toner 215-685-6573 Date: 12/02/2019
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  5 Date  12/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  09:55 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  11:45 AM
Food Facility
Shank's On The River
Address
901 S COLUMBUS BLVD 19147
Telephone
(215) 218-4000
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
Shanks on the River Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Renzi 
  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.
Summary
Statements
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.

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.
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) Joseph Renzi Date: 12/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) John Toner 215-685-6573 Date: 12/02/2019