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19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 04/28/2025

20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 45 to 52.8 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Tomatoes moved from the malfunctioning cold prep refrigerator to the closed display case this morning were discarded. Per person in charge, the closed display case was recently open for cleaning. Temperature began to go down during the inspection.
37 Bags of ice for customer self service were observed stored in water ice freezer. Corrective action: Ice relocated and freezer will only be used by staff serving water ice.
45 -Spray foam used to fill hole in cabinet in toilet room. -Bare wood shelving observed in the point-of-sale area. -Faux grass was observed in bins used to store onions and potatoes. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator is in disrepair and not in use. -Closed display case has a hot-spot on the left side. All potentially hazardous food was moved to the right side of the case where internal temperature was 37 degrees F. (Technician was onsite at the end of the inspection.) -Inoperable chest freezer observed in basement. -Sink being used as a food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink rather than a deep-basin, free-standing, NSF approved sink with 4 legs. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer, toaster and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and grease observed in the fryer cabinet.
49 Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bib at faucet in basement with the hose connected. Corrective action: Backflow was reinstalled on the hose bib.
49 -Garbage grinder observed installed on an open drain.
53 -Unfinished basement used for storage. (Keep all beverages in plastic to prevent contamination.) -Ceiling repairs in the retail area and toilet room are not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
53 Remove clutter and unnecessary items from the basement.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 04/24/2025

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person on site at the start of the inspection.
2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable.
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the water ice dispensing area.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area and toilet room. Corrective action: Paper towels provided.
8 Multiple items observed in the handwash sink in the food prep area. The sink was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: Items relocated.
13 -Uncovered sandwich steaks observed in the chest freezer. -Uncovered deli meat, bacon, and chicken wings observed in the closed display case.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Person in charge instructed to take immediate corrective action.
20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 49.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Cheese was held at 51 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Tomatoes recently cut and cheese decreased in temperature after the temperature of the cold prep refrigerator was adjusted.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control potentially hazardous foods (eggs, cheese sauce) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrective action: Eggs and sauce discarded at Sanitarian's request.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area on shelf beneath the grill.
45 -Spray foam used to fill hole in cabinet in toilet room. -Faux grass was observed in bins used to store onions and potatoes. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Sink being used as a food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink rather than a deep-basin, free-standing, NSF approved sink with 4 legs. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer, toaster and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and grease observed in the fryer cabinet.
49 Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bib at faucet in basement with the hose connected.
49 -Garbage grinder observed installed on an open drain.
53 Unfinished basement used for storage.
53 Mops observed stored directly on toilet room floor. Note: Mops should be hanging to facilitate drying.
59 Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-license/business-licenses/food-businesses/change-ownership-of-a-stationary-food-business/ 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: Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Facility is contemplating adding a smoothy machine to the front of the store. Please contact the Plan Review unit at 215-685-7495 for questions.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 03/06/2025

37 Beverages observed stored in basement where garbage bag was also observed.
45 -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator. -Bare wood shelving observed in the point of sale area. -Spray foam used to fill hole in cabinet in toilet room. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator is inoperable. (Parts on order.) -Open display case is holding food above 41 degrees F and should not be used for any potentially hazardous food. -Sink being used as a food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink rather than a deep-basin, free-standing, NSF approved sink with 4 legs. -Inoperable chest freezer in basement. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer, toaster and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and grease observed in the fryer cabinet. -Inoperable cold prep refrigerator interior observed soiled. -Old mouse feces observed on platform beneath the sinks.
49 Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bib at faucet in basement with the hose connected.
49 -Garbage grinder observed installed on an open drain. -Leak observed at the drainage pipe beneath the warewashing sink. -Leak observed at the drainage pipe beneath the handwashing sink in the food prep area.
53 Unfinished basement used for storage. (Beverages observed in plastic.)
59 Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-license/business-licenses/food-businesses/change-ownership-of-a-stationary-food-business/ 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: Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Facility is contemplating adding a smoothy machine to the front of the store. Please contact the Plan Review unit at 215-685-7495 for questions.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 03/04/2025

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. There was no food safety certified person on site.
2 Person in charge and cook were not able to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable.
6 -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks.
8 Soap was observed being moved back and forth between the handwashing sink and the warewashing sink. Corrective action: Person in charge was instructed to keep soap at the handwashing sink at all times. Soap provided.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: Concentration corrected.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 57 to 57.7 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Cheese and eggs were held at 50 to 59.3 degree F rather than 45 degrees F or below. Corrective action: Items discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse feces) observed in the toilet room cabinet beneath the handwashing sink.
44 Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. Gloves in use while picking up cell phone were not removed prior to returning to food preparation.
45 -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator. -Bare wood shelving observed in the point of sale area. -Cardboard observed on the shelf beneath table holding flat grill. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Open display case and cold prep refrigerator are holding food above 41 degrees F and should not be used for any potentially hazardous food. -Sink being used as a food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink rather than a deep-basin, free-standing, NSF approved sink with 4 legs. Sink does not have the one-inch air-gap required at the drainage pipe. -Inoperable chest freezer in basement. -Large hole observed in the cabinet beneath the sink in the toilet room. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer, toaster and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and grease observed in the fryer cabinet. -Cold prep refrigerator interior observed soiled.
49 -Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bib at faucet in basement with the hose connected. -There is not air-gap at the drainage pipe for the food prep sink.
49 -Fast leak observed at the drainage pipe beneath the warewashing sink. -Leak observed at the drainage pipe beneath the handwashing sink in the toilet room. -Leak observed at water handles at the warewashing sink and the toilet room handwashing sink.
51 Clean cabinet beneath toilet room handwashing sink to removed mouse feces and other debris.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 01/29/2025

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Food safety person arrived at 1:30 p.m. during report writing.
2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable and the symptoms that require employee exclusion. Sample health policy reviewed with the person in charge.
13 Phone observed stored on cutting board where sandwiches are made.
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. -Sieve had an accumulation of residue. Corrective action: Food employee instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize items.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: Instructed food employee to correct concentration.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Corrective action: Instructed the person in charge to wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry the items.
20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 57 to 58 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Eggs, cheese, butter and sour cream held at 53 to 57.5 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. -Open mayo and sauce observed stored at room temperature. Corrective action: Items discarded.
21 Potentially hazardous, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case and cold prep refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. (cheese, deli meat, pasta sauce)
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse feces) observed in the toilet room and point-of-sale area.
41 Sieve observed stored on nail above the handwashing sink where it is subject to spatters during handwashing. Corrective action: Sieve moved to warewashing sink.
45 -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator and open display case in the retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in the point of sale area. -Cardboard observed on the shelf beneath table holding flat grill. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Open display case and cold prep refrigerator are holding food above 41 degrees F and should not be used for any potentially hazardous food. -Sink being used as a food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink rather than a deep-basin, free-standing, NSF approved sink with 4 legs. Sink does not have the one-inch air-gap required at the drainage pipe. -Inoperable chest freezer in basement. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer, toaster and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and grease observed in the fryer cabinet. -Cold prep refrigerator interior observed soiled. -Exterior surfaces of food equipment observed soiled. -Debris observed on shelf beneath tables in food prep area.
49 -Fast leak observed at the drainage pipe beneath the warewashing sink. -Leak observed at water handles at the warewashing sink and the toilet room handwashing sink.
49 -Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bib at faucet in basement with the hose connected. -There is not air-gap at the drainage pipe for the food prep sink.
52 Garbage can in food prep area observed filled.
53 -Mouse feces observed in cabinet floor in the point-of-sale area and cabinet beneath the sink in the toilet room. -Debris observed on basement floor. -Grime observed on the floor between the pipe and closed display case in the food prep area.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 01/17/2024

26 Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the point-of-sale area. Corrective action: Container of Black Jack fogger was discarded.
36 Observed unauthorized persons in food prep area. Mail carrier observed leaving the toilet room located inside of the food prep area. Person in charge was instructed to discontinue allowing unauthorized persons into the food prep area.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted. (Variance Request Received)
45 -Peeling paint observed on the interior ceiling of the reach-in refrigerator must be removed. -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. -Greasy cardboard liners observed on chip racks in the retail area. -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator and open display case in the retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in cabinet used at coffee station and shelf in the point of sale aea. -Cardboard observed on the shelf beneath the slicer table and shelf beneath the flat grill table. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -During defrost, the temperature of the open display case is too high. Food temperatures should not go above 43 degrees F during defrost. ***Ensure that your refrigerators are not going into defrost for too long or too often.*** -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer and the wire rack above the warewashing sinks are not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 The lids on containers holding the rolls in the food prep area are cracked and need to be replaced.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Cleaning: -Greasy cardboard liners observed on the chip rack in the retail area. -Exterior of the containers holding rolls observed unclean.
51 Old mouse feces observed in cabinet beneath toilet room handwashing sink.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 to 200 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: Facility ran out of tablets but had liquid quat on hand. Fresh sanitizer was prepared at 200 ppm.
20 Cheese and eggs held at 48.7 to 51.8 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Items below 50 degrees F were moved to a colder unit. Items above 50 degrees F were discarded.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted. (Variance Request Received)
45 -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. -Greasy cardboard liners observed on chip racks in the retail area. -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator and open display case in the retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in cabinet used at coffee station and shelf in the point of sale aea. -Cardboard observed on the shelf beneath the slicer table and shelf beneath the flat grill table. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -During defrost, the temperature of the open display case is too high. Food temperatures should not go above 43 degrees F during defrost. ***Ensure that your refrigerators are not going into defrost for too long or too often.*** -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer is not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning: -Greasy cardboard liners observed on the chip rack in the retail area.
49 -A backflow prevention device was not available at the hose bib in the basement. -A backflow prevention device was not observed at the water connection for the coffee machine.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
53 Old mouse feces observed between the wall and metal casing on the ledge beneath the warewashing sinks. Cleaned during the inspection.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

13 Uncovered steaks and burgers were observed in the chest freezer with an accumulation of ice on freezer door and walls. Corrective action: Food was covered during the inspection.
20 Cheese stored above the cold line in the cold prep refrigerator was 48.9 degrees rather than 45 degrees F or below. Corrective action: Excess cheese was relocated during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep area, toilet room and retail area. -Mouse feces was observed on the ledge beneath the warewashing sinks, floor in food prep area, toilet room floor, floor in the front retail area to the left of the chest freezer, juice shelf in retail area, floor in the point of sale area, beneath snack rack on ledge/shelf near the chest freezer in the retail area. -A couple of fruit flies and flies were observed in the food preparation area.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted. (Variance Request Received)
45 -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. -Greasy cardboard liners observed on chip racks in the retail area. -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator and open display case in the retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in cabinet used at coffee station and shelf in the point of sale aea. -Cardboard observed on the shelf beneath the slicer table and shelf beneath the flat grill table. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 -Peeling paint observed on ceiling of the reach-in refrigerator in the retail area. -(Ref. 46.501) The chest freezer is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Cleaning: -Greasy cardboard liners observed on the chip rack in the retail area. -Clean up all mouse feces where needed. -Clean mouse feces from the shelves in the retail area. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezer in the food prep area.
49 -A backflow prevention device was not available at the hose bib in the basement. -A backflow prevention device was not observed at the water connection for the coffee machine.
53 -Spatters and/or dust observed on ceiling and walls in the food preparation area. -Debris observed on floor in the food prep area. -Clean up all mouse feces where needed.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that food (plastic reusable containers of empanadas in chest freezers and pretzels) are from an approved source. Empanadas may not be cooked/sold until documentation is reviewed and approved by the Dept of Public Health.
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm. Facility stated that they ran out of tablets. (Third occurrence)
14 Facility is not sanitizing food contact surfaces. There is no sanitizer on site for sanitizing food contact surfaces in use and observed being wipe with wiping cloths.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 45 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Food 45 degrees F was discarded.
34 -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. A probe thermometer is needed. -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the cold prep refrigerator, deli case and milk reach-in refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep area, toilet room and retail area. -Mouse feces was observed on the ledge beneath the warewashing sinks, toilet room floor, box holding cookies, chest freezer in retail area, floor in the point of sale area, beneath snack rack on ledge near the chest freezer in the retail area. -Fruit flies and flies were observed in the food preparation area.
37 -Mouse feces observed in a box holding packages of cookies in the retail area. -Mouse feces observed in the chest freezer near door in the retail area.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted. (The sink must be installed.)
41 Spoon at coffee station observed stored in water that was room temperature rather than maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees F or above as required.
45 -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. -Greasy cardboard liners observed on chip racks in the retail area. -Cardboard observed on shelves in the reach-in refrigerator and open display case in the retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in cabinet used at coffee station and shelf in the point of sale aea. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -The open display case is holding food above 41 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below. -Door on the milk reach-in refrigerator does not close on its own.
47 Cleaning: -Greasy cardboard liners observed on the chip rack in the retail area. -Lower compartment of the cold prep refrigerator is not clean. -Clean up all mouse feces where needed.
49 -A backflow prevention device was not available at the hose bib in the basement. -A backflow prevention device was not observed at the water connection for the coffee machine.
53 -Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the retail area. -Hole observed in the ceiling in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
53 -Spatters observed on ceiling and walls in the food preparation area. -Debris observed on floor in the food prep area. -Clean up all mouse feces where needed.
54 Light out beneath the exhaust hood.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 08/17/2023

2 Food safety certified person did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. Second copy of sample health policy email with this report.
8 Paper towels were not available in the toilet room. Corrective action: Paper towels were provided.
8 Items observed in handwashing sink. (slicer part, sponge, etc.)
13 -Raw chicken observed stored on the same shelf and above ready to eat food. Person in charge, owner and food employee were instructed to take immediate corrective action. -Uncovered food was observed in the chest freezer.
14 Gnats/fruit flies observed on tongs. Corrective action: Tongs moved to the warewashing sinks.
14 -The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. -Facility ran out of tablets. Bleach for food contact surfaces must be obtained from the retail area for sanitizing until tablet are obtained.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 44.4 to 55 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Food above 45 degrees F was discarded. Instructed food employee and person n charge to relocated items in the left half of the closed display case, top of the open display case and to keep the doors closed on the deli case and cold prep refrigerator closed.
21 -Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened. -Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cut melons), prepared in the food facility, located in the open display case, was not date marked.
26 Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the cabinet beneath the sink in the toilet room. Corrective action: Insecticide was discarded during the inspection.
34 -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. A probe thermometer is needed. -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the cold prep refrigerator, deli case and milk reach-in refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the toilet room and retail area. -Mouse feces was observed on the ledge beneath the warewashing sinks. -Fruit flies were observed on the cutting board, tongs and throughout the establishment.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted.
41 Spoons at coffee station observed stored in water that was room temperature rather than maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees F or above as required.
45 -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -The deli case, cold prep refrigerator and open display case are holding food above 41 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below. -There are hotspots in the open display case. -Door on the milk reach-in refrigerator does not close on its own.
46 There is not an area to dry dishes and equipment.
47 Cleaning: -Greasy cardboard liners observed on the chip rack in the retail area. -Lower compartment of the cold prep refrigerator is not clean.
49 -A backflow prevention device was not available at the hose bib in the basement. -A backflow prevention device was not observed at the water connection for the coffee machine.
49 A leak was observed in the basement at the coffee machine water line.
53 -Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the retail area. -Hole observed in the ceiling in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
53 Mop observed stored on the floor rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 05/22/2023

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
2 Food safety certified person did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion.
8 -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Soap was provided. -No paper towels were available in the toilet room.
8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by food and containers and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: Items moved.
11 Shriveled, green potatoes observed in the retail area.
13 -Uncovered food was observed in the deli case and in the chest freezer. Food in chest freezer stored beneath a bare piece of wood lining interior of freezer door with a black mold-like residue on it. -Bag of defrosting chicken was observed in the sanitizer compartment of the warewashing sinks. Chicken was observed being moved to the handwashing sink. Note: All stored food should remained covered between uses and may not be stored in an area with a potential to contaminate.
14 -The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. -Facility ran out of tablets. Bleach for food contact surfaces must be obtained from the retail area for sanitizing until tablet are obtained.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 45.7 to 76 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. (Deli meat, sausage, cheese, bacon, cheese sauce) Corrective action: Cheese sauce stored in the prep area was discarded. Deli meat and bacon above 45 degrees F was discarded. Deli case temperature was adjusted during the inspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened.
34 -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. A probe thermometer is needed. -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the cold prep refrigerator, deli case and milk reach-in refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the toilet room and retail area. Mouse feces was observed in the following places: -Cabinet beneath sink in toilet room. -Ledge/shelf beneath snack-cake rack in the front of the retail area.
40 Facility does not have a food prep sink for washing produce used in prepping sandwiches or to defrost chicken observed in the warewashing sink. The food prep sink should be NSF approved, free-standing, have a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe and a basin deep enough to accommodate the amount of food that needs to be cleaned or defrosted.
41 Spoons at coffee station observed stored in water that was room temperature rather than maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees F or above as required.
45 Bread container lids are in disrepair.
45 -Bare wood board observed lining the chest freezer door. -Faux grass observed lining the bins for onions and potatoes. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Chest freezer door in disrepair. -Gaps observed between the doors of the deli case. -The deli case is holding food above 41 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below. -Door on the milk reach-in refrigerator does not close on its own.
46 Warewashing sink was observed being use for food preparation.
46 There is not an area to dry dishes and equipment.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and spills were observed on the shelves in the basement storage area. -Black residue on wooden board lining the chest freezer. -Spills observed in the lower compartment of the deli case. -Some grease accumulation and food debris observed on the table beneath the flat grill. -Black residue and debris observed on plastic board lining the shelf beneath the food prep table holding the flat grill. -Exterior of bread container lids observed soiled. -Excessive ice build-up observed in chest freezer with broken door. -Rim of chest freezer soiled. -Grime and build-up observed on dust pan. -Mouse feces observed in the cabinet beneath the toilet room sink. -Mouse feces observed on the shelf beneath the snack-cake rack. -Food debris observed in the handles of the cold prep refrigerator.
49 A leak was observed at the base of the faucet at the warewashing sinks.
49 A backflow prevention device was not available at the hose bib in the basement.
51 Toilet and floor soiled in the toilet room.
53 Mop observed in bucket rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
53 Broom and dust pan observed stored directly on the floor rather than elevated.
53 -Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the retail area. -Hole observed in the ceiling in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the establishment.
53 Additional cleaning: -Grime observed on the floor in the food prep area. -Debris on floor beneath flat grill.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 03/28/2023

8 Coffee pots and condiment containers were observed in the handwashing sink. Corrective action: Items were removed from the sink.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Soap was provided during the inspection.
11 -Milk with sell-by dates from 3/19 to 3/27 were observed in the reach-in refrigerator in the retail area. Corrective action: Expired milk was removed from the retail area. -Uncovered food was observed stored beneath a makeshift, bare wood freezer door with a black mold-like residue and ice on it. Ice was observed falling from the door into the open food. Corrective action: Food was discarded.
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: Third attempt yielded the correct concentration.
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. Corrective action: Slicer was taken apart and pieces were moved to the warewashing sinks for cleaning. -Cell phones were observed on the table holding the slicer and the cutting board at the cold prep station. Corrective action: The person in charge was instructed to clean and sanitize the surfaces.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case was not properly dated. Only the day and the year were observed. Corrective action: Instructed the person in charge to add the month that the items were opened.
26 Loose rodent bait was observed in the food prep area and the retail area. Corrective action: Poison was removed from the floors. Note: Rodent bait must be contained in a tamper-resistant, covered bait station.
41 Spoons at coffee station observed stored in water that was room temperature rather than maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees F or above as required.
42 Towel drying of utensil was observed. Note: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth-dried. You must air-dry equipment and utensils.
45 -Bare wood board observed lining the chest freezer door. -Cardboard observed lining the shelves in the reach-in refrigerator. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -(Ref. 46.501) The wire rack above the warewashing sinks is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 -Food prep sink is a shallow-basin, wall-mounted sink instead of the required, NSF approved, free-standing, deep-basin sink with four legs and an air-gap at the drainage pipe. -Cold prep refrigerator observed defrosting. -Chest freezer door in disrepair. -Gaps observed between the doors of the deli case. -The deli case is holding food slightly above 41 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below.
45 Bread container lids are in disrepair.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46 There is not an area to dry dishes and equipment.
47 Cleaning: -Debris and spills were observed on the shelves in the basement storage area. -Black residue on wooden board lining the chest freezer. -Black residue observed on the cardboard in the reach-in refrigerator. -Some grease accumulation observed on the legs of the flat grill. -Exterior of bread container lids observed soiled. -Some debris observed in the chest freezer in the front of the retail area. -Excessive ice build-up observed in chest freezer with broken door.
49 No air-gap was observed at the shallow-basin sink used for food washing.
49 A leak was observed at the base of the faucet at the toilet room handwashing sink.
51 Spatters observed on the walls in the toilet room.
52 A trash receptacle is needed for the disposal of paper towels at the handwashing sink in the food prep area.
53 Additional cleaning: -Grime observed on the floor in the food prep area behind the trash can near the deli case. -Spatters observed on the ceiling and wall in the prep area.
53 Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the retail area.
19th St. Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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