Three Philadelphia restaurants were cited for violations during health inspections conducted on July 17. The list of corrections was handed to the management of the three facilities. It will ensure smooth business operations in the future.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from an inspection conducted on July 17, 2025. They may not represent the future health inspection status of these three eateries in Philadelphia.
Highlights
- A brewery and two restaurants were cited for health code violations in Philadelphia on July 17.
- A rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions were noted in these facilities.
- Violations must be fixed and verified through a reinspection.
Crab Du Jour
- Where: 822 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Date: July 17, 2025
A recent inspection spotted several health code violations at this seafood restaurant. The on-site inspector noted the violations, with the major being a rodent infestation. Rodent activity was visible with physical evidence of mice droppings in the prep, storage, and waitress station areas. Proper cleaning is required in these areas.
The report first notes the absence of a certified food safety manager, followed by several unsanitary practices. It then notes down various unsanitary practices in the facility. These include:
- The prep area handwash sink was inaccessible as a prep table blocked the way
- In the prep area, there was an empty paper towel dispenser, and both the paper towel and soap dispensers were out of service
- The food employees were either not wearing hair restraints or were wearing ineffective hair restraints
- Moist wiping cloths were lying on the prep table instead of being stored in sanitizing solution
- Single-use disposable bowls were not inverted or covered, making them susceptible to contamination
- The cutting board had deep scratches and scoring, which do not allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning of the walk-in cooler and freezer floor is needed
- Ice was accumulating inside the chest freezer in the storage area
- The warewash area’s handwash sink had a broken and disconnected pipe
- Improper storage of the broom and dustpan.
A detailed health report on Crab Du Jour’s recent inspection is available online.
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