Inspection ReportRelated Reports AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 04/02/2025
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bathroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. PIC was instructed to take corrective action
8 Paper towel was not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Milk crates used for elevations of prepackaged beverages in the rear storage area.
-Cardboard used as shelf liners in the retail area.
51 Dust and dirt observed at the ventilation system in the bathroom.
51 The bathroom door was not self-closing.
53 Mop and brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
53 Missing floor-wall base coving observed in retail.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed in retail.
53 General cleaning needed in the basement due to dust, and dirt.
54 Defective light bulbs observed in the storage.
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 05/31/2024
45 The following observations were noted:
-Milk crates used for elevations of prepackaged beverages in the rear storage area.
-Cardboard used as shelf liners in the retail area.
46 Observed an ice cream scooper with single use cups stored above chest freezer, no warewash sink installed in the food store to properly clean and sanitize utensils.
**Corrective action was taken, person in charge removed the ice cream scooper and health sanitarian advised that establishment is not approved to prep/serve water ice or ice cream without first installing a 3-compartment warewash sink.
51 The following observations were noted:
- Unsealed floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
-Raw wood floor surface at the entrance of the toilet room, not smooth and easily cleanable.
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 04/10/2024
37 Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI toaster and microwave observed in retail area.
51 - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
- Bathroom sink was not properly sealed to the wall.
- Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the bathroom.
- Unsealed floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
53 Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the storage.
54 Defective light bulbs observed in the storage.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Ticket# 6468458-3 was issued at time of inspection
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 12/07/2023
45 - Repair damaged step toward the basement (last step).
53 - Adjust the light fixture in the storage area.
53 - Water ceiling tiles observed in the restroom area.
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 12/04/2023
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 07/31/2023
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
36 Front door opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (Rat and Rat droppings) and insect activity (House Flies) observed in the rear storage area and throughout the facility.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Wooden shelving
-Crates
49 The following observations were noted:
-Mop sink cracked along perimeter
-No back flow prevention device observed on water main inlet line due to basement being inaccessible.
51 Trash can with a lid not observed
51 No door observed on restroom area
51 The following observations were noted:
-Static dust accumulation rest room vent cover
-Water stained ceiling ceiling
-Damaged floor
-Toilet paper and debris along floor perimeter
-Damaged base coving
53 The following observations were noted:
-Damaged ceiling surfaces throughout facility
-Damaged floor surfaces throughout facility
-Unsealed gaps and holes
-Open ceilings
-Raw wood
53 Packaging, drinks, trash bags and kitty litter observed along floor perimeter throughout the facility.
53 Broom not elevated on a utility rack.
53 Mop not elevated on a utility rack
54 Light shields in facility do not have protective shielding on light bulbs.
59 Owners has intentions on renovated the store and possibly adding new equipment and structures.
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: http://www.phila.gov/health/foodprotection/NewFoodBusinesses.html
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, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
*Violation ticket issued*
79 The establishment was observed selling out of package tobacco products.
*Violation ticket issued*
AB Convenience Store
819 E Allegheny Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
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