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Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 04/11/2025

14 Observed 3-bay warewash sink setup incorrectly. **Sanitarian displayed the correct way the 3-bay warewash sink should be set up (Wash, Rinse, Sanitize).
21 Observed opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli meats), located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Dates were noted down at the time of the inspection.
37 Observed 2-liter sodas not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 - Observed a damaged door handle on standing freezer in the kitchen area. - Observed plastic soda crates being used for beverage elevation. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
51 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom.
53 Basement stairs are not in good repair.
53 Observed porous ceiling tiles in the retail area.
53 Observed idle maintenance tools (broom and dustpan) idle again the wall between the prep table and reach-in freezer in the kitchen area.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/25/2024

45 - Observed a damaged door handle on standing freezer in the kitchen area. - Observed the chest freezer near the cleaning supplies with a torn gasket. - Observed plastic soda crates being used for beverage elevation. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 Observed the garbage disposal/grinder and a catch basin with an air gap on the same sink/pipe of the handwashing sink.
51 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom.
53 - Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder. - Basement stairs are not in good repair.
53 Observed food debris on the floor under the fryer.
53 Observed idle maintenance tools (broom and dustpan) idle again the wall between the prep table and reach-in freezer in the kitchen area.
54 Observed one of the light under the hood dim/on the verge of blowing out.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 07/19/2024

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. **Sanitarian emailed a copy of the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application to the person in charge.
11 Observed expired baby food (grain & grow) and expired chocolate milk on the retail floor.
21 Observed opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli Meat/Cheese), located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
26 Observed rodenticide (loose bagged mouse bait) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in holes on the floor and underneath shelves on the retail floor.
45 - Observed a damaged door handle on standing freezer in the kitchen area. - Observed the chest freezer near the cleaning supplies with a torn gasket. - Observed plastic soda crates being used for beverage elevation. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
53 Observed idle maintenance tools (broom and dustpan) idle again the wall between the prep table and reach-in freezer in the kitchen area.
53 - Observed food debris on the floor under the fryer. - Observed loose bags of mice bait underneath the reach-in freezer, in a hole of the floor near the swinging door to the kitchen area and on the floor around the ATM machine.
53 - Open wall area observed in deli (west-facing wall). - Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder. - Basement stairs are not in good repair.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 01/26/2024

11 Three bottles of expired chocolate milk observed in retail refrigerator (sell by date 1/20/24) *PIC removed items from to sale to be returned. One dented can of condensed milk observed in retail area. *PIC removed item from sale.
45 Equipment repair & adjustment: *Damaged door handle on standing freezer and lid on chest freezer. *Ice build up in 1 freezer chest. *Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces need cleaning: grease on sides of fryer; bottom interior of standing freezer & bottom of deli case (liquid and ice).
51 Restroom exhaust vent/fan cover needs general cleaning.
52 Discarded metal equipment in exterior trash storage area requires removal.
53 Indoor surfaces: *Open wall area observed in deli (west-facing wall). *Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder. *Basement stairs are not in good repair.
53 Open crevice observed at wood wall/floor trim (next to fryer/cooking equipment).
53 Grease observed at wall-trim next to fryer needs cleaning.
54 Suitable storage was not in use for employees’ clothing: stored on top of produce bag in deli.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

41 Customer self-service food dispensing utensil was improperly stored. *PIC adjusted storage method of tongs.
45 Equipment adjustment: * Damaged door handle on standing freezer and lid on chest freezer. * Ice build up in freezer-chest. * Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 1) plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
45 Wood cutting board in deli area does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces need cleaning: dusty white shelving in retail area; dusty fan-guard inside "Coca Cola" refrigerator; grease on sides of fryer; bottom interior of standing freezer in deli.
51 Restroom exhaust vent/fan cover needs general cleaning.
53 Indoor surfaces: *Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder. * Basement stairs are not in good repair.
53 Open crevice observed at wood wall/floor trim (next to fryer/cooking equipment).
53 Mop observed stored on bucket, instead of being properly elevated or hung to facilitate drying.
58 Exhaust hood was replaced with a NSF model, without plan submission/approval (required plans were previously and fee paid today).
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

8 A handwashing sink was not located in the area where pastellitos were being served to customers.
11 Two dented cans of pediatric beverage "Alimentum" observed in retail area with expired use by dates of 10/1/23 (3 additional expired cans observed; PIC discarded all product).
13 Punctured lid observed on ketchup can does not provide contents from contamination (lid requires removal).
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened: opened lunchmeats and cheese.
45 * Damaged door handle on standing freezer. One beverage refrigerator is not in good repair (for shelf-stable product only). * Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 1) plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces need cleaning: fan-guard inside "Coca Cola" refrigerator; liquid condensate observed at bottom of deli case; grease on metal grill stand; some static grease hood filter.
51 Restroom sink and exhaust vent/fan need general cleaning.
53 Items stored in basement interfere with cleaning and inspection.
53 Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder.
54 Dim lighting observed in basement and 1 bulb at exhaust hood is not working.
58 Exhaust hood was replaced with a NSF model. Required plans have not been submitted, as instructed on previous reports.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/04/2023

11 One dented can of pediatric beverage observed in reach-in refrigerator: PIC discarded can.
20 Food was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required: deli case observed with ice buildup and in need of defrosting and/or repair (all TCS foods were relocated to a properly working refrigerator).
45 Ice buildup inside of cold-holding deli case- defrost and/or repair needed. Damaged door handle on standing freezer. Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 1) plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: blue painted storage unit under grill (bottom); inside of pastellito warmer; interior of prep. unit used for dry storage needs cleaning.
53 Items stored in basement interfere with cleaning and inspection.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- some grease observed on floor next to fryer; floor needs cleaning under Utz and Wise chip displays.
53 Mop stored on bucket, instead of being properly hung or elevated.
53 Open outlet observed around switch for garbage grinder.
54 Dim lighting observed in basement.
58 Exhaust hood was replaced with a NSF model. Plans must be submitted, as instructed on previous reports.
65 Garbage grinder/disposal unit is not in good repair.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 05/08/2023

11 Nine containers of expired Gerber baby food observed in retail area (dated 4/30/23). *PIC discarded
45 Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 1) plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave Repair & adjustment: damaged handle on standing freezer; ice build-up observed in freezer chest
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fanguard inside "Coca Cola" branded refrigerator; interior of prep. unit used for dry storage needs cleaning
51 Toilet needs general cleaning.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- some grease observed on green tiled walls in kitchen
53 Items stored in basement interfere with cleaning and inspection.
54 Deep fryer had been in use without adequate mechanical ventilation.
58 Exhaust hood was replaced with a NSF model. Plans must be submitted, as instructed on previous report dated 2/28/23. Hood design has not yet been approved by the Dept.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 02/28/2023

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that prepared pastelitos are from an approved source: 9 boxes of frozen pastelitos and 1 dozen hot pastelitos observed are hereby retained and may not be sold or given away for consumption (PIC removed from premises)).
45 White cutting board in deli observed with deep scratches and scoring (not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing).
45 Equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: 1) plastic soda crates for beverage elevation, standing freezer & chest freezer, drying rack over 3-bay sink, & microwave 2) Painted/galvanized style exhaust hood observed- *VARIANCE REQUEST FORM TO BE EMAILED
45 "Vitamin Water" branded refrigerator is not in good repair. Ice build-up observed in freezer chest.
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fanguard inside "Coca Cola" branded refrigerator; stained drying rack over 3-bay sink; grease/debris on painted shelving next to fryer; grease build-up on exhaust hood filters
53 Small sections of acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen are not smooth & easily cleanable.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- some grease observed on floor around fryer and perimeter of kitchen (premises)- small wall hole/opening observed in kitchen (West-facing wall)
54 Light bulb in the milk & juice beverage refrigerators are not shielded from breakage (or replace with shatterproof bulb).
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 12/09/2022

Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 10/14/2022

19 Food was held at 110 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required: pastellitos in self-service case stored less than 4 hours; PIC turned up temperature of unit. Food later observed at 141 degrees.
45 White cutting board in deli observed with deep scratches and scoring (not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing).
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: plastic soda crates for beverage elevation; standing freezer & chest freezer; drying rack over 3-bay sink.
45 Galvanized style exhaust hood does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards. *VARIANCE REQUEST FORM TO BE EMAILED
46 Three-bay sink is used to wash produce. *Warewashing and/or grinder sink may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department. *VARIANCE SUBMITTED
47 Equipment needs cleaning: dusty fanguard inside "Coca Cola" branded refrigerator; stained drying rack over 3-bay sink; bottom interior of tall kitchen freezer; old mouse feces on bottom of metal stand under grill.
49 A utility/mop sink was not provided for disposal of mop water and cleaning of mops.
53 Small sections of acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen are not smooth & easily cleanable.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- debris observed on basement floor; older mouse feces observed on floor under chips in retail area (premises)- wall hole/opening observed in kitchen (West-facing wall)
54 Light bulb in the milk/beverage refrigerator is not shielded from breakage (or replace with shatterproof bulb).
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/26/2022

Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/19/2022

11 Expired cans of condensed milk (8/9/22) observed on retail shelf. *PIC removed 11 Goya cans & 1 Nestle can from shelf to properly discard
14 Improper 3-step manual sanitization procedure was observed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was observed in the middle of 3-bay sink. *PIC changed the order to "wash-rinse(clear water)- sanitize" food contact surfaces.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects/rodents: partially open window with air conditioner is not properly screened; front door observed open & unscreened.
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: plastic soda crates for beverage elevation; standing freezer & chest freezer; drying rack over 3-bay sink.
45 White cutting board in deli observed with deep scratches and scoring (not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing).
46 Three-bay sink is used to wash some produce. *Warewashing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department(variance form to be emailed).
47 Equipment needs cleaning: inside of hot holding display unit; inside bottom dusty fanguard in Everfresh juice refrigerator; drying rack over 3-bay sink; bottom interior of deli case (liquid); dusty white shelving in retail area; exhaust hood filters; bottom interior of kitchen freezer.
49 A utility/mop sink was not provided for disposal of mop water and cleaning of mops.
51 Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in restroom.
53 Brooms stored on the floor (to be hung/elevated when not in use).
53 Acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen is not smooth & easily cleanable.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- some floor cleaning needed under cooking equipment in kitchen; debris observed on basement floor; walls panel behind cooking equipment; water stained ceiling tile in retail area. (premises)- wall hole/opening observed under/behind deli scale
54 Grease droplets observed on exhaust hood.
54 Light bulb in the hot display unit & 1 beverage refrigerator are not shielded from breakage (or replace with shatterproof bulbs).
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 07/14/2022

11 Expired baby food products observed on retail shelving. *PIC removed from sale and discarded 5 Enfamil (12.6oz) and 1 Gerber infant cereal. Expired dairy creamer powder observed on retail shelf. *PIC removed 22oz container from sale to discard.
14 Improper 3-step manual sanitization procedure observed: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was observed in the middle bay of 3-bay sink. *PIC changed order and will properly "wash-rinse-sanitize" food contact surfaces
34 Temperature measuring device (thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment is not available in deli case.
36 Dark colored mouse feces observed on the floor under cooking equipment. A few live flies observed in cooking area.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects/rodents: partially open window with air conditioner is not properly screened.
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards: plastic soda crates for beverage elevation; standing freezer & chest freezer; drying rack over 3-bay sink.
45 Microwave does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation design standards.
45 Equipment repair/adjustment: handle on reach-in freezer secured with duct tape; countertop under cooking equipment is chipped/peeling; 1 prep. refrigeration unit is turned off & used for dry storage.
45 White cutting board in deli observed with deep scratches and scoring (not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing).
47 Equipment needs cleaning: ice build-up inside freezer chest; inside of hot holding display unit; inside bottom compartment of fryer observed with grease accumulation; dusty fanguard in Everfresh juice refrigerator; drying rack over 3-bay sink; liquid condensate at bottom of 1 beverage refrigerator; dusty white shelving in retail area; exhaust hood filters; bottom interior of kitchen freezer.
49 A utility/mop sink was not provided for disposal of mop water and cleaning of mops.
51 Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in restroom.
53 Premises: (cleaning)- floor needs cleaning under & around cooking equipment in kitchen; miscellaneous items and debris observed on basement floor; walls around cooking equipment need grease removal; water stained ceiling tile in retail area (premises)- open wall crevices observed over entry way into kitchen
53 Acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen is not smooth & easily cleanable.
53 Brooms & dry mop stored on the floor (to be hung/elevated when not in use).
54 Grease droplets observed on exhaust hood.
54 Light bulb in the hot display unit & 1 beverage refrigerator are not shielded from breakage.
Emmanuel Deli Grocery
145 W Cumberland St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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