The latest city health inspection did not go well for Amigos Bakery at 4905 N 5th St. A visit from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health last Friday left the shop with an “unsatisfactory” mark after inspectors flagged a string of sanitation and storage problems, including signs of rodent activity, broken refrigeration and food stored directly on the floor. The bakery was ordered to correct the violations before a reinspection, and the report notes that ignoring those orders could lead to legal action or even closure.
The city’s inspection report, as reported by WhatNow, describes mouse droppings in storage areas and in the basement, an expired gallon of milk and cheese held at 63°F instead of the required 41°F or below. During the visit, management emailed proof of a food-safety certificate, and inspectors say some violations were corrected on the spot.
Inspection findings in detail
The city’s posted inspection form lays out several additional high-risk issues: no chemical sanitizer being used on utensils after washing, wiping cloths stored in sanitizer that tested at zero concentration, an inoperable refrigerator still being used for storage and ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Inspectors also noted grease and soil on the kitchen hood, dust and debris above equipment and food stored directly on the floor, all of which contributed to the facility’s unsatisfactory status. The full inspection report is available from the city’s inspection portal here.
Reinspection and legal risk…