Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
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  12:30 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:30 PM
Food Facility
Aya's Cafe
Address
2129 ARCH ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-1555
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Aya's Cafe LLC 
Corporate Officer
Tarek Albasti 
  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 IN 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 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 OUT 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 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 OUT 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:  Tarek Albasti Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) MB Davis (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/29/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
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  12:30 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:30 PM
Food Facility
Aya's Cafe
Address
2129 ARCH ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-1555
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Aya's Cafe LLC 
Corporate Officer
Tarek Albasti 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Lamb / Reach-In Freezer -1.4 ° F Salad greens / Cold Prep Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Rice / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.0 ° F
Lamb / Reach-In Refrigerator 32.0 ° F Salmon / Reach-In Refrigerator 33.0 ° F Lamb / Reach-In Freezer -22.0 ° 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 PIC did not assure that a certified food handler was present at all times of operations. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.675(d)(e)] Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. *unit took out of service and manual sanitization will be conducted at 3-bay sink. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Blade area of mounted can opener needs cleaning/sanitizing.
Inside of soda gun needs deep cleaning before next use (not currently in use). New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Large container of prepared rice and sauce in walk-in cooler are not labeled with date of preparation. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures hot/cooked food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent/insect activity observed: drain flies observed in basement around access panel to crawl space/grease trap; a few house flies observed in kitchen prep area; large live roaches observed on glue boards on kitchen floo.
Dark mouse feces on floor of beverage service station, on metal grill stan and metal shelf under steam table, and at floor perimeter in kitchen. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Equipment repair/adjustment: frost buildup in basement freezer chest; rust colored staining on basement freezer chest. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks proper sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Equipment needs cleaning: floor in walk-in cooler; metal spice rack; soap dispenser at handwashing sink and chemical container lids for dishwasher; static dust/grease at exhaust hood filter; grease on sides of kitchen prep. unit & gas range; metal grill stand. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] Slight plumbing leaks observed at drainline of 3-bay sink and water valve under low-temp dishwasher. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] An approved backflow prevention device was not observed at the soda system (not currently in use ). New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Damaged and water stained ceiling tile observed in basement. Some floor tile in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Tarek Albasti Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) MB Davis (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/29/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
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  12:30 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:30 PM
Food Facility
Aya's Cafe
Address
2129 ARCH ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-1555
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Aya's Cafe LLC 
Corporate Officer
Tarek Albasti 
  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: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Premises need cleaning: floors need cleaning throughout (especially in warewashing area and around/under cooking equipment. Walls in basement need cleaning (near freezer chest and access panel to grease trap). Walls in kitchen/warewashing area need cleaning (especially FRP walls). Stained and porous ceiling tile observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Dim lighting in kitchen. New Violation.
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.



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) Tarek Albasti Date: 10/29/2019
Inspector (Signature) MB Davis (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/29/2019