City health department closes Jane G's, Farmacy Rx, Dunkin' Donuts
The following restaurants were closed temporarily by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health between Feb. 25 and March 14 for "unacceptable" conditions or "imminent health hazards." A list of eateries facing a court date follows.
To look up reports on a specific restaurant, or read more in the Inquirer's Clean Plates series, visit www.philly.com/cleanplates.
No hot water; no soap or paper towels at sinks; drums of oil in yard; accumulated grease on cooking equipment. Asked to close temporarily on Mar. 9. Previously ordered to close Mar. 21, 2016. (Image: Google Maps)
Inadequate hot water. Agreed to close temporarily on Mar. 9. Previously asked to close Aug. 4, 2016.
9 violations, 3 serious.
Small flies on donuts, on walls and in basement; black residue and pink slime inside ice machine; food held at hazardous temperatures; food debris on shelves; accumulated water on floors. Ordered to close for minimum of 48 hours on Mar. 3. (Image: Google Maps)
9 violations, 3 serious.
Food safety certified person not present, repeat violation. Asked to close for minimum of 24 hours on Mar. 2.
The health department visited nearly 1,000 eateries and food retailers between Feb. 24 and Mar. 14. Every inspection is generally regarded as a "snapshot in time," and not necessarily a reflection of day-to-day conditions. Most violations were fixed immediately on site.
If you suspect you have contracted food poisoning or have a sanitation complaint, contact the health department at 215-685-7495.
Contact Sam Wood at samwood@phillynews.com, 215-854-2796, or @samwoodiii.