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Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 03/20/2025

34 Temperature measuring devices (internal thermometers) for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration units.
37 Observed beverages on the floor and not properly elevated to be at least 6 inches off the floor.
45 - Observed unused/inoperable equipment throughout the facility. - Observed soda crates being used to elevate beverages off of the floor.
49 Observed the handwashing sink near the unused 3-bay warewashing sink clogged.
51 The restroom door is not self-closing.
51 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom.
53 - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the office area. - Observed missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler.
53 - Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the back storage area with the walk-in cooler. - Observed the handwashing sink in the restroom area not properly sealed to the wall.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/21/2024

8 Observed handwashing aids and devices (Hand soap and signage) required for a handwashing sink at a sink used for washing at home utensils in the unused warewashing area. **Handwashing aids were removed/covered at the time of the reinspection.
37 Observed beverages on the floor and not properly elevated to be at least 6 inches off the floor.
49 Observed handwashing sink in the restroom area not properly sealed to the wall.
51 The restroom door is not self-closing.
53 - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the office area. - Observed missing ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler.
54 Observed the back storage room extremely dim due to dying bulb.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/07/2024

49 Handsink restroom area is not properly sealed to wall
51 The restroom door is not self-closing.
51 Toilet room cleaning required
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises. - hidden in grocery shopping bag at POS counter and behind office door where clerk refused access
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 05/28/2024

26 Several chemical containers were observed stored on top of a cold beverage display case next to prepackaged foods. The chemicals were later moved.
51 The restroom door is not self-closing.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 04/25/2024

47 Floor cleaning of walk-in cooler required
53 Floor cleaning required POS area
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
80 The establishment sold tobacco products to a minor. (3.7.2024)
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 04/19/2023

34 Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment was not available or readily accessible inside milk/beverage refrigeration unit.
37 Food (candy) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back storage room.
45 Equipment adjustment: 3 doors of walk-in cooler are not in good repair
47 Dust accumulation observed on fanguard in the "Powerade" branded reach-in beverage refrigerator. Liquid staining observed on plastic beverage racks inside walk-in cooler.
51 Toilet room sink is not fully sealed to the wall. Floor & ceiling surfaces need cleaning inside the toilet room (mildew on ceiling tile). Exposed ceiling area in restroom.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
52 Two old, metal storage drums observed in exterior refuse area, require proper disposal and/or recycling.
53 Baseboard coving is not properly sealed against the wall in the former kitchen used for storage. Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Premises: (Cleaning) Dusty wall vent observed in retail area; Stained floor & debris on floor perimeter behind gaming machines & in East-side storage area. (Premises)- 1 missing ceiling tile observed in East-side storage area; exposed ceiling in utility room above HVAC equipment & 1 missing tile in East-side storage room.
53 Mops & broom were not properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed broom stored on the floor & mop in bucket).
54 Dim lighting observed in walk-in cooler.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 03/10/2023

8 Sanitary towels lack in the restroom. *PIC provided towels
11 One gallon of expired milk (dated 3/2/23) observed in retail refrigerator. *PIC removed from sale
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration units.
45 Equipment adjustment: * plastic crates in use for beverage elevation (versus approved shelving or storage with clearance below for cleaning) *"Clover Farms" branded refrigerator is not stable * 3 doors of walk-in cooler are not in good repair
47 Dust accumulations observed on fanguards in the walk-in cooler and reach-in beverage refrigerators. Mildew and staining observed on plastic beverage racks inside walk-in cooler.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
51 Toilet room sink is not fully sealed to the wall. Floor & ceiling surfaces need cleaning inside the toilet room (mildew on ceiling tile). Exposed ceiling in restroom.
52 Large accumulation of debris & a car bumper observed on the ground in the exterior refuse area.
53 Baseboard coving is not properly sealed against the wall in the former kitchen used for storage. Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Mop & broom were not properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed broom stored on the floor & mop in bucket).
53 Premises: (Cleaning) Dust and debris accumulations observed on the floor of the former prep room used for storage, East-side storage room, and the utility room (dead roach observed on floor in former prep area). (Premises)- 1 missing ceiling tile observed in East-side storage area; exposed ceiling due to utility/wiring penetrations through ceiling in utility room
54 Dim lighting observed in walk-in cooler.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 03/02/2023

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration units.
37 Food and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
47 Dust and debris accumulations observed inside the walk-in cooler. Debris accumulations observed on beverage racks inside the walk-in cooler.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
51 Toilet room sink is not properly sealed against the wall. Floor, wall, and ceiling surface cleaning needed inside the toilet room.
52 Large accumulations of trash, debris, tire, and a car bumper observed on the ground in the rear refuse area.
53 Dust and debris accumulations observed on the floor surfaces in the retail, cashier, former prep room used for storage, and the utility room.
53 Baseboard coving is not properly sealed against the wall in the former kitchen used for storage. Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Mop & broom were not properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed stored on the floor).
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023

31 Walk-in cooler is not properly operating (only non-TCS beverages are present).
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in milk/beverage refrigerator.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fanguards observed inside the walk-in cooler & milk/beverage refrigerator (unused kitchen equipment and sinks need cleaning before any future use).
51 Restroom door is not self-closing.
52 Open dumpster and trash container observed outside (to be maintained closed). Scattered litter observed in trash area.
52 Two used oil containers observed in exterior trash storage area- require disposal/pick-up by an approved method.
53 Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- stained floor observed in East-side storage room debris; staining & debris observed on floor in utility room; stained wall observed behind "Powerade" branded refrigerator. (structures)- 2 small holes observed in ceiling tile in retail area; exposed ceiling area in utility room & East-side storage room
53 Mops & broom were not being properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed stored on the floor).
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 01/05/2023

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in milk/beverage refrigerator.
45 Equipment adjustment: Ice buildup observed on condenser area in walk-in cooler. "Clover Farm" dairy refrigerator is not stable & front motor cover is taped in place; 1 door on reach-in area of walk-in cooler is not in good repair. Plastic soda crates used to elevate beverages.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fan guards inside the walk-in cooler. (unused kitchen equipment and sinks need cleaning before any future use)
51 Restroom door is not self-closing.
51 Toilet room: Sink & floor in restroom need general cleaning; stained ceiling tile in restroom; sink is not well-sealed to the wall.
52 Open dumpster observed outside (to be maintained closed).
52 Two used oil containers observed in exterior trash storage area- require disposal/pick-up by an approved method.
53 Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Mop & broom were not being properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed stored on the floor).
53 Premises: (cleaning)- dead insects observed in light fixture in East-side storage room; stained floor & 2 dead roaches between beverage refrigerators in retail area; debris & dead roach on floor in unused kitchen; staining & debris observed on floor in utility room, East-side storage room & behind gaming machines. Stained wall observed behind "Powerade" branded refrigerator. (structures)- 2 holes observed in ceiling tile in retail area; exposed ceiling area in utility room & East-side storage room
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 01/03/2023

8 Sanitary towels lack in the restroom.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in milk/beverage refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: German roaches observed crawling on the floor in between beverage refrigerators in the retail area (an on the side of refrigerator).
45 Equipment adjustment: "Clover Farm" dairy refrigerator is not stable & front motor cover is taped in place; 1 door on reach-in area of walk-in cooler is not in good repair.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fan guards inside the walk-in cooler.
51 Toilet room: Sink & floor in restroom need general cleaning; stained ceiling tile in restroom; sink is not well-sealed to the wall.
51 Restroom door is not self-closing.
52 Open dumpster observed outside (to be maintained closed). Scattered garbage observed around dumpster. Two open trash containers observed outside.
52 Two used oil containers observed in exterior trash storage area- require disposal/pick-up by an approved method.
53 Miscellaneous items stored in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning & inspection.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- stained floor & roaches between beverage refrigerators in retail area; debris & dead roaches on floor in unused kitchen; stained floor observed in utility room & behind gaming machines (structures)- 2 holes observed in ceiling tile in retail area; exposed ceiling area in utility room
53 Mop & broom were not being properly elevated or hung when not in use (observed stored on the floor).
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 11/04/2022

36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: live adult and baby roaches observed crawling on the floor in front of and in between beverage refrigerators in the retail area.
45 Equipment adjustment: plastic soda crates used to elevate beverages in the East-side storage room.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fan guards inside the walk-in cooler; unused plastic beverage tray in the walk-in cooler observed with mold & mildew; debris on floor of walk-in cooler.
52 Overfilled dumpster observed outside. Scattered garbage observed around dumpster.
52 Two used oil containers observed in exterior trash storage area- require disposal/pick-up my an approved method.
53 Premises: (cleaning) stained floor & roaches between beverage refrigerators; debris sticky spillage on floor in East-side storage room; stained wall in East-side storage room. (structures)- 1 missing ceiling tile observed in East-side storage room
53 Open space observed at unused "RTI" tank penetrations through ceiling of East-side storage room. *Unused metal equipment stored in East-side storage room interfere with cleaning & inspection.
54 One missing light bulb observed in walk-in cooler.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 10/26/2022

45 Equipment repair & adjustment: defective (taped) gasket on 1 door of beverage walk-in cooler. Ice buildup observed in the icecream freezer.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: mop sink & rusty unused 1 basin sink in kitchen; fan guards inside the beverage reach-in refrigerators.
51 Toilet room: soiled wall observed in restroom; stained ceiling tile & floor observed in restroom; exposed ceiling observed around water heater.
52 Open dumpster observed (to be maintained closed). Scattered garbage observed around dumpster.
53 Open space observed at utility line penetrations through ceiling in utility room (seal space around utility lines). *stored articles unnecessary to estab. operation in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning/inspection
53 Premises: (cleaning) dead roaches observed on floor between beverage refrigerators; stains & debris under 3-bay sink & under equipment in unused kitchen; stained walls behind retail chip display (structures)- cracked floor near door to check-out area; chipped wall paint & damaged ceiling observed in utility room
53 Two mops & 1 broom were observed on the floor and not being hung/elevated when out of use.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022

26 Blue rodent bait in back beverage storage area was not placed in a tamper resistant container. *PIC removed item to discard
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the juice refrigerator.
45 Equipment repair & adjustment: defective (taped) gasket on 1 door of beverage walk-in cooler. Observed plastic soda crates being used to elevate items in the walk-in cooler.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: mop sink & rusty unused 1 basin sink in kitchen; fan guard inside of the walk-in refrigerator; white beverage trays inside of walk-in cooler
51 Toilet room: soiled wall observed in restroom; stained ceiling tile in restroom; exposed ceiling observed around water heater.
52 Open dumpster observed (to be maintained closed).
53 Open space observed at utility line penetrations through ceiling in utility room (seal space around utility lines).
53 Premises: (cleaning) *stained floor under snack shelving in retail area *dead roaches observed on floor in back beverage storage area *stains & debris under 3-bay sink & under equipment in unused kitchen *2 water-stained ceiling in retail area *stored articles unnecessary to estab. operation in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning/inspection (structures)- 2 missing ceiling tile in retail area; missing ceiling tile in back beverage storage area; cracked floor near door to check-out area
53 Two mops were observed on the floor and not being hung/elevated when out of use.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/19/2022

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the milk refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent/insect activity observed: dead baby roaches on the floor behind retail shelving (Herr's Chip display).
45 Equipment repair & adjustment: defective (taped) gasket on 1 door of beverage walk-in cooler. Observed plastic soda crates being used to elevate items in the walk-in cooler.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: bottom interior of Pepsi & Powerade refrigerators; fan guard inside of the walk-in refrigerator; white beverage trays inside of walk-in cooler.
51 Toilet room: soiled floor & wall observed in restroom; stained ceiling tile in restroom; exposed ceiling observed around water heater.
52 Open dumpster observed (to be maintained closed).
53 Premises: (cleaning) *stained floor under snack shelving in retail area *floor needs cleaning between & behind beverage refrigerators to remove debris and dead roaches, under 3-bay sink, under equipment in unused kitchen (dead roaches) & in utility room (under water main) *2 water-stained ceiling in retail area *stored articles unnecessary to estab. operation in unused kitchen interfere with cleaning/inspection (structures)- 1 missing ceiling tile in retail area; missing ceiling tile in back beverage storage area; cracked floor near door to check-out area
53 Open space observed at utility line penetrations through ceiling in utility room (seal space around utility lines).
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette products (with nicotine) without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/15/2022

8 Soap and sanitary towels lacking in restroom. *PIC later provided both
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent insect activity observed: a few flies observed in facility; live roaches observed on floor between beverage refrigerators in retail area.
37 Beverage cases were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor: behind front counter, in retail area, and in storage room.
45 Equipment repair & adjustment: defective (taped) gasket on 1 door of beverage walk-in cooler.
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: plastic crates used to elevate beverage items in walk-in cooler.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: liquid spillage in "Powerade" refrigerator; dead fly on shelving near packaged soup.
51 Toilet room (cleaning needed): floor, walls, toilet, pipe under sink, & stained ceiling tile (structures): exposed ceiling observed around water heater
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
52 Open dumpster observed (to be maintained closed).
52 Fourteen used oil containers observed outside of facility require pickup/disposal or recycling in an approved manner.
53 Brooms and wet mops observed stored on the floor: to be hung/elevated when not in use.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- stained floor under shelving in retail area; floor needs cleaning between & behind beverage refrigerators, under 3-bay sink, & in utility room (under water main); 2 water-stained ceiling in retail area; dead roach on metal wall panel behind mop sink; dead roaches on floor behind unused equipment in kitchenette; stored articles unnecessary to estab. operation interfere with cleaning/inspection (premises)- 1 missing ceiling tile in retail area; missing ceiling tile in back beverage storage area; cracked floor near door to check-out area; open space observed at utility line penetrations through ceiling in utility room (seal space around utility lines).
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette products (with nicotine) without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Germantown Gas
2445 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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