The Philadelphia Department of Health inspected Amari’s Restaurant on July 23 for a routine check. Health officials inspected the establishment for compliance with food safety standards. The inspection revealed many issues at the facility, particularly related to poor cleanliness and mouse activity. The restaurant is required to correct all violations to maintain compliance.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on July 23 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Amari’s Restaurant was visited by the city health department for an inspection on July 23.
- The establishment was found in violation of the city health codes.
- The restaurant must resolve all the reported issues, as per protocol.
Amari’s Restaurant
Where: 5037 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
When: 09:55 AM to 11:20 AM
The facility failed to produce the City of Philadelphia Manager food safety certificate when the inspectors arrived. The officials were provided with the class manager certificate only. The certified food handler is required to obtain the city-issued Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
The sweet potato pie, which was already packaged, was missing the date of expiration. The temperature measuring devices were not operating in the optimum condition in the cold prep refrigerator.
Devices used to monitor temperatures were not accessible in the refrigeration units. The bulk storage container filled with flour was found unlabelled with a common food name.
Food employees were seen working at the premises without wearing proper hair restraints. There was a non-NSF/ANSI-approved microwave at the facility’s food preparation area. Inspectors observed excessive ice accumulation in a reach-in freezer.
Inspectors found debris under kitchen equipment and near the three-bay sink. The area under the sink revealed mouse droppings. Static dust and grease had accumulated on the hood filters. The complete health inspection report can be viewed here.
Follow-Up Inspection
The department mandates every food facility to acquire a valid City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate.
The application should be submitted within 30 days from the inspection date. An intent to cease operations order will be issued if the facility fails to apply on time. The inspectors also mentioned that a current food license is essential for a food facility to operate.
The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L+I) should be contacted if the license has expired. The restaurant may contact the department for assistance with license renewal. Upon verification, the health department will issue a License Eligibility Report (LER).
The establishment is required to correct all violations listed in the report. If the violations are found to remain unresolved, the department will revoke the health permit or pursue a legal course of action.
