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16 De Septiembre
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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16 De Septiembre
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/16/2025

21 Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods in the chest freezers and reach-in refrigerators were not date-marked when they were prepared. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the food when it is prepared.
31 The reach-in refrigeration unit in the kitchen was observed at 45 degrees F.
39 Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on cutting boards and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
45 Cartes were inverted to elevate items.
45 Cardboard and aluminum liners were observed on the shelves.
16 De Septiembre
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/05/2024

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. Note: An appication for the certificate was emailed to the person in charge.
5 Employee observed expectorating into the ware wash sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to wash and sanitize the affected area, and review sanitation procedures with the employee.
7 Employee observed touching cooked rice with bare hands. Note: The person in charge instructed the employee to wash hands and don gloves.
31 The reach-in refrigeration unit in the kitchen was observed at 45 degrees F.
45 Cardboard and aluminum liners were observed on the shelves.
16 De Septiembre
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

4 An open cup of coffee was observed at the preparation table in the kitchen. Note: The person in charge removed the coffee and placed a lid on the cup.
8 Chopped lettuce was observed in the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to use the hand wash sink for washing hands only.
8 Soap was not observed at the hand wash sink. Note: Soap was supplied during the inspection.
20 Potentially hazardous food in the reach in refrigerators was observed at 47-50 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the affected food from sale or use.
21 The prepared food in the reach-in refrigerator and the frozen tripe were not date-marked. Note: Date marking procedures were reviewed with the person in charge.
31 The bottom of the reach-in refrigeration unit in the front was observed at 50 degrees F. The reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen was observed at 51 degrees F. Note: Milk and eggs were observed in this portion of the refrigerator.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
16 De Septiembre
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 11/04/2022

7 A food employee was observed touching ready-to-eat food with his bare hands. Note: The lettuce was rewashed after the employee washed his hands and donned gloves.
31 The bottom of the reach-in refrigeration unit in the front was observed at 45 degrees F. Note: Milk and eggs were observed in this portion of the refrigerator.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 A gap was observed at the outside bilco doors.
45 Cardboard lining was observed in the reach-in refrigerator unit.
Castor Dollar Express
7244 Castor Ave A
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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