17 Violations, Operations Halted - Shank's Original, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

901 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19147 Pennsylvania, United States

Date Closed: 12/02/2019

17 violations, 5 serious

The handwash sink in the warewash area was blocked by soiled rags and not accessible at all times for employee use; Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area; Food was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer; The hand wash sink in the restroom was not fully sealed to the wall; Grease accumulation observed on cooking equipment in the food prep area; Restroom lacked a covered receptacle for soiled sanitary napkins; Old mouse droppings observed in floor corners near the front service counter.

The establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and was required to discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected Dec. 2.

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