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Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/18/2025

8 Observed a plate and container stored inside the handwashing sink in the prep area. Corrective Action: The plate and container were removed.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
37 Food (bottled beverages) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the POS area.
47 -Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls of the chest freezer in the retail area. -Debris observed on the interior of the reach-in freezer in the prep area. -Residue and debris observed on the interior of the retail reach-in refrigerators.
49 No food prep sink present in the facility with active vegetable preparation. ** Variance submitted PR 25-0304, pending review.
53 -Lamina plastic floor covers observed applied in the prep and retail areas. -Observed unfinished ceiling in the basement with exposed support beams and upper level flooring.
53 -Grease and debris observed on the floor beside the flat top grill and deep fryer. -Two dead roaches observed on the floor in the basement. -Standing water and debris observed on the floor in the basement.
Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 02/04/2025

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. ** PIC did not know the internal temperature of fully cooked chicken (165 degree F), how often to wash food contact surfaces (every 4 hours), how to set up and utilize the three basin sink, or three food borne illnesses (e.g. E Coli, salmonella, norovirus). ** Advised to study food safety.
2 Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Corrective Action: A Health Awareness Reporting Procedure was distributed to the owner and they were advised to hang the paper for all employees to see.
8 -Observed handwashing amenities (soap and handwashing reminder signage) present at the utility sink in the restroom. -Observed paper towels present at the three basin sink. -Observed sponges present at the utility sink in the restroom and handwashing sink in the prep area. ** Advised to remove the handwashing amenities and sponges from utility, handwashing, and three basin sinks.
8 -Soap and paper towels observed not present at the handwash sink in the restroom.
13 -Observed uncovered turkey and pork bacons stored in the closed display case without coverings to protect from contamination. -Observed raw burger patties stored in the reach-in freezer without coverings to protect from contamination. ** Advised to supply coverings for all foods present in the facility.
14 Observed a box of single use gloves and an order taking book stored in direct contact with the cutting board at the cold prep unit. ** Advised to allocate a separate space from food contact surfaces to store the gloves and book to prevent contamination and to wash, rinse, and sanitize the cutting board prior to the next usage.
21 Deli meats and cheeses that were opened commercially processed and are ready to eat, located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. ** Advised to supply date markings for all commercially opened deli meats and cheeses and foods prepared in the facility.
23 Eggs and burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. ** Advised to have consumer advisory signage present in the facility.
26 Observed sanitizer tablets stored on the drying rack above the single-use food containers and bags of rolls. ** Advised to stored all chemicals beneath the three basin sink and below all food accessories and foods.
27 Facility is observed preparing fresh vegetables for consumer consumption without a food prep sink present. ** Facility Variance Request Form was distributed to the owner and they were advised to submit the request form.
36 Observed a cat, cat food, and cat feces in the basement area. ** Advised to remove the cat and cat amenities from the facility.
37 Food (bottled beverages) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the POS area.
37 Observed a scale stored on top of the closed display case without a sneeze guard present to prevent consumer contamination. ** Advised to obtain a sneeze guard to protect the scale and food that is stored on the scale during preparation.
39 Observed the sponges present in the facility not in good repair.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Observed damaged rubber gaskets on the doors of the retail refrigeration units. -Observed the exterior of the chest freezer in the POS area repaired with duct tape. -Observed a screw on the deli slicer repaired with duct tape. -Observed a missing vent cover for the chest freezer in the POS area. -Observed two domestic chest freezers and one domestic reach-in freezer in the prep area.
47 Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls and shelves of the chest freezers and reach-in freezer.
48 Observed a 30 gallon water heater capacity in the basement instead of at least 40 gallons. ** Advised to obtain a water heater with at least a 40 gallon capacity.
52 Observed soda crates stored on the ground outside of the exterior waste receptacles.
53 Observed damaged floor tiles in the retail area.
53 -Observed not in use hot holding unit in the retail area. -Observed trash, dust, and debris on the floor in the basement. -Cat amenities and feces observed on the floor in the basement. -Observed grease accumulation on the floor beneath the deep fryer in the prep area. -Debris observed along the perimeter of the prep area.
Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Domestic microwave observed food prep area
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving beneath toaster oven; not cleanable surface Aluminum foil covering fire suppression hoses in exhaust hood.
45 Severe ice accumulation observed interior of chest freezer and reach-in freezer units
53 Cleaning required basement storage area
54 Galvanized hood filters observed
54 Lights not present exhaust hood
Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/22/2023

45 - Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : chest freezers and domestic microwave present in food prep and retail areas. -Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Cooking hood observed with oil accumulations. -Soiled and debris observed on bottom shelves of display case and refrigerator.
53 Wooden floors observed in the restroom area and not easily cleanable.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners of retail and prep area to remove dirt and debris observed during the inspection. Oil accumulation observed on floors underneath the fryer and grill in the prep area.
54 Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage.
Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 02/22/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Paper towel was replenished during the inspection.
11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in retail shelves area. Dented canned item was removed during the inspection
11 Expired sell by date and best if used by dates observed on quarter gallon of milk in retail refrigerator and canned items on retail shelves respectively.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 500 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Slicer was washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Crates used to store bowl of bread in the prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table, cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : chest freezers and domestic microwave present in food prep and retail areas. - Grinder observed on the wall mounted shallow hand wash sink in the food preparation area. Garbage grinder should be installed under a deep, free standing, four-legged handwash sink. -Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Cooking hood observed with oil accumulations. -Soiled and debris observed on bottom shelves of display case and refrigerator.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners of retail and prep area to remove dirt and debris observed during the inspection. Oil accumulation observed on floors underneath the fryer and grill in the prep area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed on the floor in the restroom area, not hanging on a rack off the floor to prevent vermin harborage.
53 Mop observed inside bucket and not stored elevated to allow for proper air dry.
53 Wooden floors observed in the restroom area and not easily cleanable.
54 Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Associated Supermarket
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 07/18/2022

8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by cutting board and not accesible at all times for employee use. PIC removed tray during the inspection to allow for easy accessibility. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
11 Expired sell by date observed on gallon of milk in the retail refrigerator. Gallon of milk was removed during the inspection.
21 Deli meat opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. PIC put dates on meat during the inspection.
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, cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : chest freezers and domestic microwave present in food prep and retail areas. - Grinder observed on the wall mounted shallow hand wash sink in the food preparation area.* Garbage grinder should be installed under a deep, free standing, four-legged handwash sink. -Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Bottom shelves of refrigerator observed needs cleaning
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners of retail and prep area to remove dirt and debris observed during the inspection.
53 Broom and dustpan observed on the floor in the restroom area, not hanging on a rack off the floor to prevent vermin harborage.
53 Mop observed inside bucket and not stored elevated to allow for proper air dry.
Associated Supermarket Inc
3120 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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