Restaurant name: Joseph Grocery Store
Type: Food
Address: 5134 N 2nd ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Phone: 215-455-8792
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 09/20/2010
Last inspection violation count: 10
Duty of Food Employees to Wash (46.132)
Food employees observed not washing hands immediately before engaging in food preparation activities. Observed employee starting to engage in food prep without washing hands. -Reminded PIC that hand washing is required prior to putting on gloves.
Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Provide and utilize.
Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
Food equipment in need of cleaning: -clean interior of walk-in unit to remove food debris and roaches -clean interior of chest freezer to remove dead roaches -clean other food equipment to remove food debris to prevent vermin attraction.
Sanitization Requirements, Frequency and Methods (46.731)
PIC stated that 2nd bay of ware washing sink is utilized for sanitizing. Sanitarian demonstrated correct method to PIC.
Storing Clean Items (46.774)
Pre-packaged chemicals in bottles observed stored on shelving above drying rack.
Toilet Room Cleaning, and Doors Closed (46.981(b)(i))
Remove used toilet paper from trash can in toilet room.
Drying Mops (46.981(f))
Provide and utilize mop/broom rack for proper storage to prevent the attraction and harborage of vermin.
Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
-Live and dead roaches observed inside walk-in unit. Walk-in unit not in use. -Dead roach observed inside freezer. Dead roach observed at hand wash sink. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF ROUTINE PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
09/20/2010
Follow-up
Preventing Contamination from Food Employees' Hands (46.261)
A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. Observed a food employee preparing a hoagie with bare hands. -Instructed management to take immediate corrective action.
Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
Food shall be protected from contamination by storing as follows: In a clean, dry location. Where it is not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. REMOVE canned bottled beverages from leaking condensation line in the basement.
Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Provide and utilize.
Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
All food equipment in use does not meet minimum design standards: -domestic chest freezers observed -wooden shelving Food equipment is improperly installed: -garbage grinder is attached to small shallow hand wash sink.
Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
Food equipment in need of cleaning: -Dead roaches (3) (german) observed at the bottom interior of deli case along creases. Clean and sanitize. No live roach activity observed. -Clean other food equipment to remove minor debris.
Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Provide.
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