GENTILES PHILADELPHIA CHEESESTEAKS

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a vegetable dicer in the handwashing sink. The operator removed the piece of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the handwashing sink near the front counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (75F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (75F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese.

Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink near the front counter.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the cheese had been out for less than one hour. The operator placed the cheese in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the handwashing sink near the front counter. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door not protected with a self-closing device. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed gap between the door and ground at the rear exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken self closing mechanism at back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap between the door and ground at the rear exit door. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at back of kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken self closing mechanism at back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed broken seal at back door not allowing for proper seal to outdoors.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution for wiping cloths at 200ppm. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen tiles in disrepair. Cracked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floors at the back door with tile broken.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer at back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door with broken closure.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed shelves in reach in cooler back of establishment rusted.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sauce not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen with cracks.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer. Repeat Violation