Inspection Report

Etting Street Deli & Grocery Inc
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
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Etting Street Deli & Grocery Inc
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 03/31/2025

11 Expired best by dates observed on gallon of milk in the retail refrigerator during the inspection. All milk gallons was removed from retail refrigerator and set aside for company credits during the inspection.
45 Cardboard linings observed inside the closed display case and reach-in refrigerator.
47 Grease and oil accumulation observed on cooking hood filters in the prep area.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
53 Covings observed needed in the basement restroom
Etting Street Deli & Grocery Inc
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 03/18/2025

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
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.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
19 White rice, chicken stew and beef stew (hot holding) food was held at 116 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
20 Sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise (cold prep refrigerator) food was held at 47 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cardboard linings observed inside the closed display case and reach-in refrigerator.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer. -Stains and debris observed on the bottom shelves on reach-in refrigerator in the prep area and reach-in freezer in the basement area.
51 No lid on trash can receptacle in the basement restroom area.
51 Door to the employee restroom in the basement observed not self-closing.
51 cleaning needed in the basement restroom to remove grimes observed during the inspection.
53 Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the prep area.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage.
61 Food establishment licensee and 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.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 01/16/2025

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
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.
19 chicken stew food was held at 104 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cardboard linings observed inside the closed display case and reach-in refrigerator.
45 Non-NSF/ANSI chest freezer, reach-in freezer in basement and microwave observed in the prep and basement area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer. -Stains and debris observed on the bottom shelves on reach-in refrigerator in the prep area and reach-in freezer in the basement area.
51 cleaning needed in the basement restroom to remove grimes observed during the inspection.
51 No lid on trash can receptacle in the basement restroom area.
51 Door to the employee restroom in the basement observed not self-closing.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
53 Peeling paint observed on ceiling in the prep area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 11/08/2023

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. Servsafe observed and Philadelphia Food safety certificate application sent to person in charge during the inspection.
43 Single use disposable bowls observed not inverted or covered to prevent contamination.
45 Cardboard linings observed inside the closed display case and reach-in refrigerator.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer. -Stains and debris observed on the bottom shelves on refrigerator.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 09/20/2023

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food safety certified person came in the middle of the inspection.
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed inside retail refrigerator
8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by trash can cover inside sink and not accesible at all times for employee use.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
11 Gallon of milk observed inside the reach-in refrigerator has expired sell by dates.
13 Splash guard needed between the garbage disposal handwash sink and the prep sink in the prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the flattop griddle table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Cold hold refrigerator observed in the prep area not operational during the inspection. -A residential microwave is in use in the food prep area.
45 Cardboard linings observed inside the closed display case and reach-in refrigerator.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer. -Stains and debris observed on the bottom shelves on refrigerator.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
53 Mops, Brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 08/18/2023

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Enmanuel Hernandez Duran came in the middle of the inspection.
8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by ladder, tools and equipments and not accesible at all times for employee use. All items was removed to allow for easy access during the inspection.
13 Splash guard needed between the garbage disposal handwash sink and the prep sink in the prep area.
21 Deli-meat opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. undated deli-meat was discarded during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the prep area. Flies observed around the store during the inspection.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the flattop griddle table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Single use disposable take aways observed in the prep area not inverted or covered to prevent contamination.
45 -Two door refrigeration units and reach-in freezer observed not operational and being used for dry goods storage. -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment: chest freezer & reach-in freezer were observed in the basement. -A residential microwave is in use in the food prep area. -Plastic drink crates used for elevation.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer. -Stains and debris observed on the bottom shelves on refrigerator.
53 Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeter to remove debris observed during the inspection.
53 Mops, Brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 10/13/2022

37 -Food (soft drinks) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the flattop griddle table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 -Spoon used for coffee stored in stagnant water.
45 -Two door refrigeration units and reach-in freezer observed not operational and being used for dry goods storage. -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment: Haier chest freezer & Whirlpool reach-in freezer were observed in the basement. -A residential microwave is in use in the food prep area. -Plastic drink crates used for elevation. -Garbage disposer defective.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer.
49 -Water leak observed at handwwash sink.
52 -Trash bags observed on floor. Provide dumpsters for trash.
53 -Floor/wall juncture coving is not provided behind the steam table. -Water-stained ceiling. - Utility pipe penetration in food prep area floor observed not properly sealed -Raw wood shelving in prep area.
Sajoma Deli Mini Market
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
Inspection Date: 08/25/2022

1 -Food Safety certified person arrived 30 mins after start of inspection.
8 -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room area. *Paper towel provided.
8 -Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the prep area. *Items were removed.
13 -Observed condensation water from fan dripping on raw chicken in door refrigeration unit. *Food discarded.
14 -No sanitizer observed in facility. Observed food employee washing pots and utensils without sanitizer. Facility also missing stoppers. *Missing items were provided and pots and utensils were rewashed.
19 -Food (rice) was held at 119 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. *Food was reheated on stove.
20 -Food ( raw chicken) was held between 47-49 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. [two door refrigeration unit] *Food discarded.
34 -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in multiple refrigeration units.
36 -Mouse droppings observed in inoperable refrigeration unit, on top of paper towel dispenser and boxes storing chips. -House flies observed in prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the flattop griddle table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -A retail area display case observed not operational and being used for dry goods storage. -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment: Haier chest freezer & Whirlpool reach-in freezer were observed in the basement. -A residential microwave is in use in the food prep area. -Plastic drink crates used for elevation. -Garbage disposer deflective. -Ambient air tempt of two door refrigeration unit observed 49 degrees F.
47 -Ice build-up present in a retail area chest freezer.
50 -Condensation line from refrigeration unit drains on floor and not into a floor drain.
51 -Toilet room door not self closing.
52 -Trash cans overflowing in outside trash area.
53 -Wet mop stored on floor and not hung to allow for proper air flow.
53 -Remove mouse droppings where needed. -Basement cluttered. -Remove inoperable equipment to prevent vermin harborage,
53 -Floor/wall juncture coving is not provided behind the steam table. -Water-stained, rough surfaced, unfinished gypsum ceiling observed in food prep and retail areas. - Utility pipe penetration in food prep area floor observed not properly sealed -Rough surfaced, unsealed concrete flooring observed throughout basement area.
54 -Mechanical hood system missing drip pan.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf 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, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. **New licensee. Change of ownership needed.
PH Deli & Grocery
1400 N Etting St 1400 N Etting St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
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