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Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

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. **The person in charge arrived during the inspection.
6 Warm water not available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area due to the hot water being turned off. **The hot water valve was turned back on at the time to allow for proper handwashing procedure.
8 The handwashing sink in the kitchen area was not accessible at all times for employee use due to a lack of hot water. **The hot water was turned back on at the time of the inspection.
26 Chlorine sanitizer solution being used in excess of 200 ppm on food contact surfaces. **The solution was emptied out and refilled with the correct concentration at the time of the inspection.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage container (Azucar) was not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 The upper wall where the motors are stationed in the basement area has openings into the food facility which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food (Onions & pasta sauce) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Observed cardboard lining some of the shelves (Days Soda) in the reach-in refrigerators.
45 - Observed a small crack observed on deli case glass door. - Microwave & drying rack do not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards. - Sandwich cold unit is not properly keeping temperature.
48 Hot water was turned off at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Hot water was restored at the time of the inspection.
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 Damaged cove base observed along floor-wall junctures in the restroom (wall/floor junctures are not properly coved/sealed).
53 Observed porous ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
53 Observed an accumulation of dust, food debris and fallen products underneath the retail shelves.
53 Broom observed stored on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
53 Dry mop observed stored on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
53 Observed openings around the window/refrigerator motors upper area in the basement.
Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 04/03/2023

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. * A certified food safety manager was not initially present, but arrived later.
11 Six 12oz cans of "Red & White" condensed milk observed in retail area with expired use by dates (3/23/23). One 16 oz bottle of "Clover Farms" chocolate milk observed with sell by date of 3/23/23. *PIC removed from sale to discard or return
35 Two prepackaged dessert/cake cups from "Sweets and More by Luna" were not properly labeled with the following information: 1) The common name of the food 2) a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor
35 Some prepackaged crackers are not properly labeled for individual sale.
42 Drying rack was not available for proper use (used for storage).
45 Equipment repair/adjustment: damaged bottom sliding door on deli case; small crack observed on deli case glass door; damaged lid on freezer chest * microwave & drying rack do not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards
47 Nonfood contact surfaces: dusty fanguards observed in beverage refrigerator
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 Damaged cove base observed along floor-wall junctures in the restroom (wall/floor junctures are not properly coved/sealed).
52 Excessive cardboard and trash store outside without lidded containers.
53 Dry mop & broom observed stored on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 02/24/2023

8 Sanitary towels lack in restroom. *PIC provided towels
35 One (of 4) prepackaged dessert/cake cup was not properly labeled with the following information: 1) The common name of the food 2) a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor *PIC removed from sale
42 Drying rack was not available for proper use (used for storage).
45 Equipment repair/adjustment: damaged bottom sliding door on deli case; small crack observed on deli case glass door; damaged lid on freezer chest * microwave & drying rack do not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards
47 Nonfood contact surfaces: staining and condensate observed at bottom section of deli case; dusty fanguards observed in beverage refrigerator
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 Damaged cove base observed along floor-wall junctures in the restroom (wall/floor junctures are not properly coved/sealed).
52 Excessive cardboard & plastic crates in exterior area provides harborage for rodents/animals.
53 Dry mop & broom observed stored on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 01/20/2023

11 Four expired Beach Nut baby food jars observed on retail shelf with use by date of 7/2022. One Gerber cereal container on retail shelf with use by date of 4/2022. *PIC removed from sale
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours were not marked with the date they were opened: deli meats/cheeses & repackaged tuna salad in a large container.
35 * Some cookies and crackers in retail area are not individually labeled for sale. * One prepackaged dessert/cake cup was not properly labeled (either on package or on placard visible to customers) with the following information: 1) The common name of the food 2) a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor *PIC removed from sale
42 Drying rack was not available for proper use (used for storage).
45 Equipment repair/adjustment: ill-fitting bottom sliding door on deli case; small crack observed on deli case glass door; damaged lid on freezer chest * microwave & drying rack do not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards
47 Nonfood contact surfaces: dusty fanguards observed in beverage refrigerator; dust & debris on some basement shelving
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 Damaged cove base observed along floor-wall junctures in the restroom.
52 Excessive accumulated items observed in exterior of establishment (plastic crates & scattered trash).
53 Stored articles in basement interfere with cleaning & inspection (unused slicers).
53 Premises: (cleaning) electrical outlet behind slicer observed with food residue (structures)- 1 sinking/poorly fitted ceiling tile observed in deli area
53 Mop & broom observed stored on floor, instead of being properly hung/elevated when not in use.
Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 12/01/2022

8 The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by stored items (coffee brewer) not accessible at all times for employee use. *PIC relocated coffee brewer
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours were not marked with the date they were opened: deli meats, tuna salad, & seafood salad.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored over sinks in prep/warewashing area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils (RX, supplement, and hydrogen peroxide).
31 Deli case initially observed holding TCS foods at approx. 49 degrees, instead of 41 degrees or less. *Later observed at 37 degrees, after defrost cycle.
35 Repackaged seafood salad and tuna salad containers (stored in the deli case) were not properly labeled (either on package or on placard visible to customers) with the following information: 1) The common name of the food 2) a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor
37 Some beverage cases were not elevated at least 6 inches off of the basement floor.
42 Drying rack was not available for proper use (observed storing a microwave and single service cups).
45 Equipment repair/adjustment: 1 chest freezer was not operational; sliding glass door of display case observed cracked and taped; ill-fitting bottom sliding door on deli case; plastic crates used for elevation of food/beverage items * microwave & drying rack donot meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards
47 Nonfood contact surfaces: Residue observed on some basement shelving; liquid condensate accumulated at bottom of deli case.
49 At least one utility sink (or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain) was not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
49 Sink used for food prep (washing) does not have an indirect drain with 1 inch minimum air gap, due to garbage grinder installation. *PIC agreed to switch use of this sink to handwashing/grinding food only.
51 Damaged cove base observed along floor-wall junctures in the restroom.
52 Excessive acccumulated items observed in exterior of establishment (plastic crates, metal equipment piece, scattered trash).
52 Refuse bags observed on sidewalk, and not in a covered container.
53 Premises: (cleaning) Debris observed along floor behind equipment in the prep area; debris & old rodent droppings observed on basement floor; wall & electrical outlet behind slicer observed with food residue (structures)- 2 sinking/poorly fitted ceiling tiles observed in deli area
53 Stored articles in basement interfere with cleaning & inspection (unused slicers).
Alberto Grocery
424 W Huntingdon St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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