Inspection ReportRelated Reports Alaia Grocery
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/15/2024
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the retail area.
Corrective action: Bulk containers of water ice relocated to a chest freezer in the food prep area that is within 25 ft of a handwash sink.
9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that sliced lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced onions are from an approved source.
Corrective action: Person in charge discarded food items during the time of inspection.
26 Observed rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear storage area.
Corrective action: Person in charge removed and discarded rodenticides during the time of inspection.
37 Non food grade bag being used to store bread in chest freezer.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Milk and soda crates being used for elevation and storage throughout the facility.
-Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the retail area.
-Wooden shelving in the rear storage area.
45 Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer
51 Unsealed gaps and holes along wall and ceiling in the restroom area.
53 Porus ceiling tiles in the food prep area.
Joseph Mini Market
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
26 Observed rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear storage area ceiling and wall surfaces.
Corrective action: Person in charge removed rodenticides during time of inspection.
37 The following observations were noted:
-Non food grade bag being used to store bread in chest freezer.
-Metal can observed being used to store food after opening in the food prep area.
40 No food prep sink observed for washing fruits and vegetables.
*Advised to discontinue slicing of fruits and vegetables until a food prep sink is installed or a variance is submitted and approved by the health department.*
*Only approved for pre washed and pre sliced fruits and vegetables.*
41 Water ice scooper observed in a cup measured at 60 degrees F instead of a min of 135 degrees F.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Milk and soda crates being used for elevation and storage throughout the facility.
-Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the retail area.
-Wooden shelving in the rear storage area.
-Raw wood structures in the clerk and food prep area.
45 Warewashing sink not properly sealed to wall surface in the food prep area.
45 Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer, microwave and hot plate
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 The following observations were noted:
-Residue present on internal bottom surface of chest freezer.
-Ice accumulation present in chest freezer in the retail area.
51 The following observations were noted:
-Static dust accumulation present on fan cover in restroom area.
-Unsealed gaps and holes along wall and ceiling in the restroom area.
65 No garbage grinder observed.
Joseph Mini Market
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the retail area near the water ice chest freezer.
*Advised to discontinue selling of water ice until a handwash sink is installed near the station or remove the unit.*
11 Dented canned item observed in retail area shelving.
Corrective action: Person in charge removed and discarded item during time of inspection.
14 The following observations were noted:
-Quaternary ammonium compound solution water measured at 50 degrees F instead of a min of 75 degrees F.
-The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than between 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Fruit bowl), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration unit, was not date marked.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.
Corrective action: Person in charge removed chemicals during time of inspection.
37 The following observations were noted:
-Non food grade bag being used to store bread in chest freezer.
-Metal can observed being used to store food after opening in the food prep area.
40 No food prep sink observed for washing fruits and vegetables.
*Advised to discontinue slicing of fruits and vegetables until a food prep sink is installed or a variance is submitted and approved by the health department.*
*Only approved for pre washed and pre sliced fruits and vegetables.*
41 Single-use spoon observed in a cup measured at 72 degrees F instead of a min of 135 degrees F.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Milk and soda crates being used for elevation and storage throughout the facility.
-Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the retail area.
45 Warewashing sink not properly sealed to wall surface in the food prep area.
45 Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer, microwave and hot plate
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Ice accumulation present in chest freezer in the retail area.
51 The following observations were noted:
-Static dust accumulation present on fan cover in restroom area.
-Unsealed gaps and holes along wall and ceiling in the restroom area.
65 No garbage grinder observed.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
*Violation ticket issued*
Joseph Mini Market
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/07/2022
45 - Domestic Non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the retail area.
- Indirectly drained food prep sink or approved variance for colander washing of vegetables not observed during inspection. No cut vegetables observed during inspection.
45 Crates were used to support beverages in retail area.
49 A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink.
51 - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
- Damaged wall observed in the bathroom area.
Joseph Mini Market
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 10/27/2022
6 Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure in the bathroom. Warm water not used due to lack of hot water
8 Hot water was not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom. Water temperature observed at 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
20 Food was held at 46, 46.1, 47.9 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Cheese, peppers, pickles, and onions were discarded.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
36 Water bugs observed in the storage area. The person in charge was advised to contact an exterminator
37 Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the food prep area.
45 - Domestic Non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the retail area.
- Indirectly drained food prep sink or approved variance for colander washing of vegetables not observed during inspection. No cut vegetables observed during inspection.
- Unused chest freezer observed in the storage
49 A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink.
53 Mop observed in a bucket and not facilitated adequate drying.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Ticket # 1847715-2 was issued at time of inspection
Valentina Grocery
3300 W Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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