Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  11 Date  11/21/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Chris' Pizza
Address
3701 HAVERFORD AVE 19104
Telephone
2153862344
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
Chris Pizza, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Despina Saxonis 
  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 OUT Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 OUT Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use X  
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 OUT 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 OUT Proper cold holding temperature    
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition    
22 OUT 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 OUT Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used X  
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 OUT Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 OUT Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT 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 OUT 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    
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:  Despina Saxonis (Servsafe Only Exp. 7/29/2019) Date: 11/21/2016
Inspector (Signature) La''Sandra Malone-Mesfin (215) 685-7498 Date: 11/21/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  11 Date  11/21/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Chris' Pizza
Address
3701 HAVERFORD AVE 19104
Telephone
2153862344
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
Chris Pizza, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Despina Saxonis 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cole Slaw / Refrigerator 36.2 ° F Oreo Cake / Refrigerator 40.2 ° F Turkey / Walk-In Cooler 47.6 ° F
Salami / Walk-In Cooler 47.8 ° F Chicken Tenders / Walk-In Cooler 13.2 ° F Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 43.0 ° F
Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 45.0 ° F Cheese / Cold-Hold Unit 50.0 ° F Pepperonis / Cold-Hold Unit 50.0 ° F
Sauces / Cold-Hold Unit 49.0 ° F Cooked Bacon / Prep Area 71.7 ° 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.
2 Violation of Code: [46.111(a) ] At time of inspection the food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses, symptoms, and reporting / restriction practices. Note: A sample health policy cheat sheet was provided at time of inspection. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
4 Violation of Code: [46.151(a)] An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Management initiated immediate corrective action.
Note: Clean and sanitize prep station. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] - Hand wash reminder sign not observed at hand wash sinks. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] - Uncovered foods were observed in the walk-in box and cold holding units. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.301] Food is not protected from contamination due to the following :
- Establishment does not have a food prep sink with an indirect waste connection
- Egg cartons were observed being used for bacon grease drainage, this procedure increases the risk of cross contamination
- Multiple pizza pans were observed being stored on the shelf where old mice feces was observed. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. Clean and sanitize all dishes (where old mice feces was observed) before re-use. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Multi-use utensils are improperly cleaned and sanitized due to the following :
- Lack of knowledge regarding proper sanitization procedures
- No sanitizer test strips
- 3-basin sink needs cleaning
Note: Proper sanitization procedures were explained and demonstrated by sanitarian at time of inspection. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Potential hazardous food (eg.pepperonis, cheese, sauce, deli meats) was held at 47-50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Immediately discard all potentially hazardous foods observed out of temperature.{See temperature chart for individual internal temperatures}. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Despina Saxonis (Servsafe Only Exp. 7/29/2019) Date: 11/21/2016
Inspector (Signature) La''Sandra Malone-Mesfin (215) 685-7498 Date: 11/21/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  11 Date  11/21/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Chris' Pizza
Address
3701 HAVERFORD AVE 19104
Telephone
2153862344
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
Chris Pizza, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Despina Saxonis 
  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.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Opened commercially processed ready to eat food { eg.sliced deli meats, cheese, and prepared salads}, located in the walk-in box and cold holding units, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
22 Violation of Code: [46.385(c)] Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
- Time temperature logs could not be provided for cooked bacon (71.7 F) observed being stored at room temperature. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1021] Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear prep area . At time of inspection a can of WD -40 was observed being stored improperly above the meat slicer. Management initiated immediate corrective action. Corrected On-Site.
34 Violation of Code: [46.59] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available in the walk-in box and cold holding units. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.282] Working bulk food ingredient storage containers in the walk-in box are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Prepackaged food (eg.Dora's Bakery desserts) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
- Seal holes and gaps around the back door and utility lines in the toiletroom, and floor / wall junctures where needed
- Provide a metal door sweeper under the back door New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in box. Elevate all food items. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
38 Violation of Code: [46.152] Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.772] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep stations not stored in a freshly made sanitizing solution. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] - Cardboard shelf lining was observed in the walk-in box and on shelves throughout New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] (Ref.501) Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment was observed:
- Garbage grinder installed on a shallow basin sink
- domestic deep freezers New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] - Repair defective walk-in box and cold holding unit
- Repair defective garbage grinder New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Bleach was observed being used for sanitization. Provide chlorine test strips New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.676(a)-(c)] Warewash sink observed with old food debris and grease residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Management was instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] - General cleaning needed along the cookstation where heavy grease accumulation was observed
- Shelf cleaning needed where old mice feces was observed and where needed New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] - Repair leak observed under the 3-basin sink New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.824(b)(c)] Back flow prevention device was not observed installed at main water meter. New Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.862] - Provide a food prep sink with an indirect waste connection New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] - Unapproved accoustic perforated ceiling tiles observed throughout the prep / warewashing area
- Walk-in box floors are not smooth and easily cleanable New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] - Clean along floor/wall perimeters throughout to remove encrusted food debris and grease to prevent vermin attraction
- Remove unnecessary clutter from the rear prep / warewashing area and basement New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Provide and utilize mop/broom rack for proper storage to prevent the attraction and harborage of vermin.
- Broom and dust pan observed idle during time of inspection New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Despina Saxonis (Servsafe Only Exp. 7/29/2019) Date: 11/21/2016
Inspector (Signature) La''Sandra Malone-Mesfin (215) 685-7498 Date: 11/21/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  11 Date  11/21/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  02:45 PM
Food Facility
Chris' Pizza
Address
3701 HAVERFORD AVE 19104
Telephone
2153862344
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
2
Licensee
Chris Pizza, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Despina Saxonis 
  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.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Lighting is inadequate:
- No lights under the exhaust hood
- No lights in the bottom half of the cold holding units New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] - Toiletroom vent needs cleaning New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:2
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance and that current management practices have allowed unacceptable public health or food safety conditions. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.
* Note: Please provide a copy of the food license for Dora's Bakery. To request a variance for the food prep sink please contact Plan Review supervisor Mr. Brian Shon at 215-685-7499.
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) Despina Saxonis (Servsafe Only Exp. 7/29/2019) Date: 11/21/2016
Inspector (Signature) La''Sandra Malone-Mesfin (215) 685-7498 Date: 11/21/2016