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Ali Baba Food Market Restaurant
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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Ali Baba Food Market Restaurant
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 05/01/2025

1 Food safety certified person was not in attendance at start of inspection *Food safety certified person arrived 20 minutes after the start of inspection. Food safety application was emailed on 4-29-2025
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in employee restroom area. *Person in charge provided paper towels.
8 Missing hand wash sign observed in front service areas hand wash sink.
9 Pre-packaged ready-to-eat foods were not labeled with the manufacturer's name, ingredients, name of the product, address of the manufacturer, and date of production. Note: Labeling requirements were reviewed with the person in charge.
14 Employee utilized facilities handwashing sink as a ware wash sink. *Instructed person in charge about adequate washing methodologies.
19 Hot pastries and other foods held at 45-69 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
21 Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and stored in the refrigeration units was not date marked.
36 Flies observed throughout the food facility.
37 Observed cases of beverages stored on direct floor surfaces, is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 Domestic microwave oven observed in front service area.
45 -Plastic crates used for elevation of beverages in retail area. -Cardboard lining observed on crates as lining.
45 Cutting boards observed with scores and scratches.
45 Inoperable reach in refrigeration unit observed in front service area.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside of the retail area chest freezer.
51 Dusty cover vents observed in employee restroom area.
51 Receptacle with lid for sanitary napkins was not observed in the employee restroom area.
53 Mop observed in bucket and not raised and elevated.
53 Brooms observed on direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated.
53 Gaps observed on the ceiling throughout the facility.
53 Water-stained / splattered on ceiling in retail areas.
53 Cracked floors observed in kitchen area.
Ali Baba Food Market Restaurant
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 08/01/2024

Ali Baba Food Market Restaurant
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 07/30/2024

Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 07/01/2024

1 Food safety certified person lacks inadequate knowledge of how to properly set of the warewash sink in the warewash area
6 Food employee was observed washing hands at the food preparation sink instead of the approved handwash location.
8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by bags of flour and not accesible at all times for employee use.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the butcher area. PIC provided soap.
14 - Food employee was observed washing food equipment and utensils in the food preparation sink without proper sanitizing the food equipment and utensils after rinsing. - No chemical sanitizer observed in the establishment to properly sanitize food equipment and utensils.
20 Several foods were held at 47.4 to 50.2 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
27 Food facility preparing sushi without the required written procedures or HACCP plan.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. - House flies and small flies observed in the butcher prep area. - Mouse droppings observed on the basement storage shelves. - Mouse droppings observed on the floor behind the chest freezers in the basment.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 - Garbage grinder observed on the shallow handwash sink in the prep area. - Inoperable chest freezer and reach in refrigerator observed in the basement area. - Soda crates and wooden pallets observed in the walk-in cooler - Non-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezers observed in the basement area.
45 Non-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved microwave oven observed in prep area.
45 - Barewood shelving observed in the basement and butcher area - Aluminum foil observed lining prep table in the basement area - Cardboard observed being used as a floor liner in the walk-in cooler
47 - Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezers in the basement area - Buildup observed on the gaskets of the walk-in cooler
49 - Short neck faucet observed at the warewash sink in the warewash area. Faucet is unable to move across all 3 sinks of the warewash sink. - Condensation line of the closed display case in the butcher area observed draining into pan in the butcher area.
51 Toilet room observed not self closing.
52 Dumpsters observed overflowing and trash and food debris observed on the ground of the dumpster area.
53 - Water stains on the ceiling tiles in the retail area. - Cracked floor tiles in the butcher area and prep area.
53 The following observations were noted: - Gaps observed in the ceiling in the butcher area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles in the retail area. - Cracked floor tiles in the butcher area. - Unfinished wall and ceiling observed in the basement food preparation area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust.
61 Food establishment operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. **Basement area is being used as a food preparation area but basement area was approved for food storage only.
62 Before engaging in an activity which requires a HACCP plan, a food facility applicant or operator shall submit a properly prepared HACCP plan to the Department for approval. ***Establishment preparing sushi without an approval HACCP plan by the department.
Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 06/27/2023

36 - Two fly traps insect control device located in warewashing /buthcer area and in the kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Devices were removed during inspection.
37 -Cases of beverages and food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers, walk-in freezer, and retail area.
45 - Plastic crates being used for food elevation in the retail area, walk-in cooler, and walk-n freezers.
45 - Vinyl tablecloth observed on the prep table cooking area.
45 The following observation were noted: -Missing kick plate from the closed display case/register area. -One damaged reach-in freezer in the basement area. -Inoperable cold prep unit used for dry storage in the food prep area. -Domestic freezers observed in the basement.
47 -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the customers area.
53 The following observations were noted: - Gaps observed in the ceiling in the butcher area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles in the retail area. - Cracked floor tiles in the butcher area.
53 The following observations were noted: - Cracked tiles butcher area. - Damaged ceiling in the employees restroom butcher area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles in the butcher area.
53 - Pool of water observed on the floor in the basement area.
53 Mops observed on the floor in the butcher area and bakery area.
Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 05/23/2023

13 - Plastic containers with ground meat stored uncovered in walk-in freezer/basement area.
21 - No dates on the food throughout the facility. PIC provided dated for the food during inspection.
34 - Missing several thermometers in the reach-in refrigerators customers area.
35 Prepackaged cooked food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the bakery area and insect activity (house flies) observed in the bakery a area.
37 -Cases of beverages and food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers, walk-in freezer, and basement area.
45 Plastic crates being used for food elevation in the retail area, walk-in cooler, and walk-n freezers.
45 The following observation were noted: -Base coving (white panel) detaching from the wall near the steps toward the basement area. -Inoperable cold prep unit used for dry storage in the food prep area. -Domestic freezers observed in the basement.
47 -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the customers area. -Greasy floor observed in the walk-in cooler butcher area.
50 - The food prep sink observed directly connected to the drain; a food prep sink must have indirect waste (catch basin) with an air gap. Direction /picture summited today 5/23/2023.
53 The following observations were noted: - Cracked tiles butcher area. - Damaged ceiling in the employees restroom butcher area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles in the butcher area.
53 Mop observed on the floor in the butcher area.
53 - Old mouse droppings observed along the floor perimeters and dead cockroaches on the sticky glue traps observed in the basement area.
54 - Cover vents observed with dust accumulation in the walk-in freezers basement area.
54 - Light out in the walk-in freezer basement area.
Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 08/08/2022

37 -Cases of beverages and food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers, walk-in freezer, and basement area.
45 Plastic crates being used for food elevation in the retail area, walk-in cooler, and walk-n freezers.
45 -Inoperable cold prep unit used for dry storage in the food prepa area. -Domestic freezers observed in the basement.
47 -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the basement area.
51 - Damages ceiling tiles observed in the employee's restroom (butcher side). - Water stains observed on the ceiling tiles in employee's restroom area (butcher side).
54 - One light out in the prep area. - Lights in the bakery area not shielded from breakage.
Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 06/21/2022

8 The hand wash sink in the butcher area observed with sponges and brushes inside.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the prep area and hand wash sink in the employee's restroom. PIC provided paper towels for both hand wash sinks during inspection.
13 - Uncovered several food items in the reach-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, and retail area (meat, pastry)
21 No dates provided on several food items in the facility (reach-in refrigerators, chest freezer, retail area, and closed display case).
34 Missing food temperature measuring device (thermometers) in couple reach-in refrigerators in the facility.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent mouse droppings observed under the table in the bakery area. House flies observed in the retail area and butcher area.
37 -Cases of beverages and food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers, walk-in freezer, and basement area.
45 Plastic crates being used for food elevation in the basements area and food prep area.
45 The following observations were noted: -Non-food grade bags are used for to food storage (meats) in the chest freezers. -Inoperable cold prep unit used for dry storage in the food prepa area. -Domestic freezers observed in the basement.
47 The following observations were noted: -Blood and food debris observed on floor surfaces in the meat walk-in cooler. -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer (dumplings) in the retail area.
51 Water stains observed on the ceiling tiles in employee's restroom area.
53 - Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the bakery area. - Spider webs observed on the steps toward the basement (one of the basements). - The floor was in need of cleaning in the butcher area and walk-in cooler butcher area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail area and kitchen food prep area by the custom kabob grill. -Gaps observed around pipes and utility lines throughout the facility. -Water stains observed on the ceiling tiles in the butcher area.
53 Mop observed in a bucket and not elevated for air-drying in the prep area.
54 - Lights in the bakery area not shielded from breakage.
Ali Baba Bakery Food Market
10184 Bustleton Ave 3 store fronts with inside connection 10182-10186
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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