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Black Angel Food Market
1501 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Black Angel Food Market
1501 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 09/11/2024

14 Dead fly observed on the slicer feed table and some dried food residue observed in crevices of the slicer feed table. The inspectors requested that the slicer removable parts be placed in the 3 basin sink for proper washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. The rest of the slicer must be cleaned in place.
37 There is no splash guard between the prep sink and the cold prep refrigerator and the 3 basin sink.
41 A spoon was stored in stagnant water rather than water at 135 degrees F or running water or no water.
45 -Plastic crates are used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the retail and basement storage areas. -Plastic crates observed in the deli display case.
45 Equipment is not in good repair: -Loose faucet on the 3 basin sink. -Non-commercial drain rack.
45 Household microwave observed in the deli area.
46 Damaged QAC sanitizer test strips for monitor sanitizer concentration were provided.
47 -Dust, debris, and water observed on top of boxes in the basement storage area. -Dust on surfaces in the basement storage area.
49 -No backflow prevention device observed at the main water inlet. -No utility sink observed.
50 -The deli closed display case is draining into a container outside of the unit rather than to a catch basin. -A condensate line is leaking onto items stored in the basement rather than to a catch basin.
Black Angel Food Market
1501 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 07/03/2024

8 No trash can provided at the hand sink in the prep area.
13 Observed heads of lettuce and whole tomatoes in the display case. Observed sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce in the cold prep refrigerator. There is no dedicated stand alone, deep (at least 10 inches), indirectly drained and equipped with an accessible catch basin food prep sink for the washing of produce. Stop the washing and use of whole produce that requires washing before use. Purchase all produce prewashed and prepped or install a food prep sink. Speak with Plan Review to discuss what is required.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the inner food contact surfaces and is not being taken apart fully washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. The person in charge removed the blade guard with assistance. The removable parts were placed in the 3 basin sink to be cleaned properly and the rest was cleaned in place. An NSF approved slicer that is easily taken apart is required to ensure proper cleaning.
26 Chemicals (personal care items and other beauty products) were stored above or on the same shelf with candy and snacks in the cashier area. There are no edges on the shelves to prevent the leaking of personal care items on candy and snacks stored below. 46.1041 - Storage & Display: Separation of Poisonous or Toxic Materials from Food Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored and displayed for retail sale so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles by one or both of the following: (1) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. (2) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service or single-use articles.
36 Large and small flies observed in the retail and deli prep areas.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as beard restraints.
39 Sponges observed in the 3 basin sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. 46.521(f) - Materials for Use: Sponges (f) Sponges: use limitation. Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
41 The knife was stored in stagnant water rather than water at 135 degrees F or running water or no water.
45 -Crumbling aluminum foil observed on shelves in the display case. Surfaces should be smooth, corrosion resistant, and easily cleaned. -Plastic crates are used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the retail and basement storage areas.
45 Equipment is not in good repair: -The person in charge had some difficulties removing the blade sharpener from the deli slicer for cleaning in the 3 basin sink. -Loose faucet on the 3 basin sink. -Damaged glass doors observed on deli display case. -A large refrigerator is not operating in the retail area. -Non-commercial drain rack.
45 Household microwave observed in the deli area.
46 The drain rack is used for other storage rather than for the air drying of dishes, utensils, and equipment.
46 Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 -No backflow prevention device observed at the main water inlet. -No utility sink observed.
49 There is no food prep sink with an indirect drain and catch basin.
Black Angel Food Market
1501 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 05/23/2024

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. There was no Food Safety Certified Manager present at the beginning of the inspection. The person present had limited food safety knowledge. An employee with a Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate arrived within the allotted time.
8 -The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by the door and a step stool, and not accesible at all times for employee use. -The grinder is not working on this sink so it does not drain. The door was closed to access the hand sink.
11 Expired (8 jars) baby food observed on the retail shelves. Dates in the range of 3/2022 - 10/2023. An employee removed the jars to be discarded.
13 Observed heads of lettuce in the display case and the cold prep refrigerator. Observed sliced tomatoes in the cold prep refrigerator. There is no dedicated stand alone, deep (at least 10 inches), indirectly drained and equipped with an accessible catch basin food prep sink for the washing of produce. Stop the washing and use of whole produce that requires washing before use. Purchase all produce prewashed and prepped.
14 -Not washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes in the correct order. The worker was observed washing the slicer parts in the rinse basin with a sponge and then placing in the sanitizer. The inspector requested that the rinse basin be emptied and filled with clean water. -The quarterny ammonia sanitizer was tested at less than 200 ppm. Additional sanitizer pills were added and the solution was tested at 200 ppm. The inspector reviewed the proper order with the employee who then begin washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the slicer parts.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being taken apart, washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. The employee took off the blade guard and the other removable parts with the help of the food safety certified person. The parts were placed in the 3 basin sink to be cleaned.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the cashier area. There are no edges on the shelves to prevent the leaking of personal care items on candy and snacks stored below. 46.1041 - Storage & Display: Separation of Poisonous or Toxic Materials from Food Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored and displayed for retail sale so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles by one or both of the following: (1) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. (2) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service or single-use articles.
26 The bleach that was readily available at the 3 basin sink was not labeled for the sanitizing of dishes, equipment, and utensils. The employee provided quarternary ammonia pills instead.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in the cashier area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. The employee moved the containers of medicine away from the retail shelves.
36 Large and small flies observed in the retail and deli prep areas.
36 The open and unscreened front door, an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was closed during the inspection.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Sponges observed in the 3 basin sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. 46.521(f) - Materials for Use: Sponges (f) Sponges: use limitation. Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
45 Equipment is not in good repair: -The garbage grinder is not working. The hand sink is not draining. -The kitchen worker could not take the blade sharpener off of the deli slicer. The food safety certified person removed the blade sharpener. Corrected On Site -Cracked glass doors observed on deli display case.
45 -Crumbling aluminum foil observed on shelves in the display case. Surfaces should be smooth, corrosion resistant, and easily cleaned. -Plastic crates are used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the retail and basement storage areas.
45 Household microwave observed in the deli area.
47 -Dust observed on surfaces in the retail and basement storage areas. -Brown residue in the food prep area hand sink.
49 -No backflow prevention device observed at the main water inlet. -No utility sink observed.
49 There is no food prep sink with an indirect drain and catch basin.
51 Static dust on the ceiling vent cover in the toilet room.
52 The dumpster was observed open and overflowing rather than tightly closed when not in use.
Black Angel Food Market
1501 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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