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Cousin's Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Cousin's Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 02/03/2025

8 Old food residue and soiled towels were observed in the employee handwash sink (closest to warewash sinks) in the deli department area. Handwashing facilities shall be kept clean and only used for handwashing. *PIC removed towels and cleaned/ sanitized handwash sink at the time of inspection*
21 Multiple opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened. *PIC provided date marks for items at the time of inspection*
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the bakery area. *PIC relocated chemicals at the time of inspection*
36 An insect control device located in bakery prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. *PIC unplugged insect control device located on the wall and removed sticky glue fly traps*
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on handwash sinks and prep counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Pastry utensils observed stored between wall/ table edges, and this area is not easily cleanable/ sanitized. *PIC removed utensil at the time of inspection*
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Equipment Adjustment/Repair: -observed defective dietz and Watson open display refrigeration unit (no potentially hazardous food items were stored here) -missing kickplates on the back of open display cases next to deli area
47 General cleaning (non-food contact) -dusty vents observed in walk-in coolers -food residue observed on lower shelving in the deli and bakery areas -retail shelving observed with dust/ spillage in spice aisle area
53 General cleaning (premises): -food debris underneath shelving in the walk-in coolers -food debris observed underneath the prep area shelves in deli/ meat and bakery areas
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the rear loading dock area, meat department, and deli department. Maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
Cousin's Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

8 The handwash sink in the bakery department was observed being used for storage (mop in sink and other maintenance items) making it not accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
14 Heavy black residue and slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the seafood/ deli department.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 300-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. *PIC fixed sanitizer dispenser and corrected on site*
20 Multiple food items (cakes, pastries) were held at 48-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the bakery display case refrigeration unit. *Use of unit was discontinued, and these items were relocated to the walk-in freezer*
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the deli department. *PIC relocated items*
35 Prepackaged food (pastries/ desserts) are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: -mouse droppings observed along bakery department floor perimeters -mouse droppings observed along deli department floor perimeters -mouse droppings observed on retail shelving (chip aisle)
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Equipment Adjustment/Repair: -bakery department display case not functioning properly and holding ambient temperature of 51 degrees -missing kickplates on the back of open display cases next to deli area
47 General cleaning (non-food contact) -dusty vents observed in walk-in coolers -droppings observed on retail shelving on chip aisle
51 Employee restrooms need general cleaning. The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
53 General cleaning (premises): -food debris underneath shelving in the walk-in coolers -mouse droppings observed along the floor perimeters of the bakery and deli departments
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the rear loading dock area. Maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
Cousin's Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 05/30/2024

8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. *PIC corrected on site.
8 The handwash sink in the butcher area was blocked by carts and stacked items inside of the sink, making it not accesible at all times for employee use.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 300 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. *PIC corrected sanitizer on site.
14 Mouse droppings observed on slicer and when pointed out, employee started spraying Windex on slicer.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeter of the butcher area, around food prep equipment in the bakery shop area, along the perimeters of the deli area, and on slicer/ lower shelves of the deli area.
41 Knives and cleavers observed being stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *PIC corrected on site.
45 Cutting boards in the deli and butcher areas observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Equipment Adjustment/Repair: -Raw wood pallets observed being used to elevate food storage in multiple walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers in the butcher shop, seafood/deli department, and rear receiving room.
53 Premises Cleaning: -old produce/ food residue observed underneath shelving in the produce department area -Food debris (raw meat) observed on the floor perimeter of the butcher shop rear prep and packaging area. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor around the butcher shop, along the perimeters of the bakery department and along the perimeters of the deli department.
Cousin's Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024

8 paper towels dispenser was empty at the handwashing sink in the butcher shop area. **Person in Charge provided paper towels during the inspection.
11 Dented cans containing beef stew, tomato sauce, cheese meatball, cranberry sauce, chick pea, baked beans, pasta sauce, and coconut water observed in the retail area. **Person in Charge removed and discarded dented cans during the inspection.
11 Multiple expired steaks observed on the shelf of the open display case in the retail area. **Person in Charge removed the expired steaks from the shelf and promptly discarded them.
13 -Observed open bag/uncovered cheese in the deli display case. -Observed uncovered cheese cakes in the bakery's walk-in cooler. **Person in Charge instructed his employee to wrap-up the cheese and covered the cheese cakes during the inspection.
14 Yellow residue observed on the interior surfaces of the ice machine bin / requires cleaning/sanitizing.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces in the deli service area.
14 Sanitizer was initially unable to pump into the sanitizing compartment of the 3-bay sink in the seafood/deli department. **Person in Charge was able to pump the sanitizer into the sink during the inspection.
20 Food(meat) was held at 43 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the butcher shop area. **Person in Charged instructed employee to move the meat to the walk-in cooler during the inspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meat), located in the deli display case were not marked with the date it was opened. **Person in Charge provided date stickers for deli meat during the inspection.
26 Loose rodent bait observed on the floor under the retail shelf in the household items aisle.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: Observed gap along the bottom of the garage door at the loading deck in the receiving room.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity: -Mouse droppings observed on the interior floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler containing milk and dairy products, on the floor around food prep equipment in the butcher shop area and at the floor/wall corner of the big cooler room.
37 Multiple food items observed stored on the floor in the retail area. **Person in Charge instructed employee to relocate those food items to storage units and retail shelves during the inspection.
37 -Baking ingredient containers observed stored on the floor under the prep tables in the bakery kitchen area / to be elevated at least 6 inches from the floor.
37 Observed a trash can being placed on top of unopened meat packages in the butcher shop area. **Person in Charge removed the trash can during the inspection.
39 Damp wiping cloths observed not being stored in an approved sanitizer solution between uses.
42 Air drying racks lack for use after manual sanitization in the bakery and butcher ware washing areas.
43 Single-service & single-Use baking articles observed stored on the floor in the bakery kitchen area / to be elevated at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Equipment Adjustment/Repair: -One of the door track is loose on the display case in the bakery area. -Soda crates observed being used to elevate food storage in the retail area and walk-in coolers. -Raw wood pallets observed being used to elevate food storage in multiple walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers in the butcher shop, seafood/deli department, and rear receiving room. -Open space/damaged gasket observed around door of large walk-in freezer.
45 Cutting boards in the deli and butcher areas observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Food residue observed on the interior surfaces of the display cases in the meat and deli departments. -Dusty fan guards observed in multiple walk-in coolers. -Residue build-up observed on the surfaces of the knife holder above the 3-bay ware washing sink in the seafood/deli area. -Mildew observed at the bottom of the shelves in the reach-in refrigerator holding juice in the retail area. -Stained plastic shelving surfaces observed in the cooler room of the butcher shop - cleaning needed. -Cleaning is needed for the floor surfaces of multiple walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers to remove debris and dust.
49 Observed a leaking pipe under the sanitizing compartment of the 3-bay ware washing sink in the seafood/deli area.
51 Dusty ceiling ventilation covers observed in the women and men's restrooms.
51 No lidded receptacle was observed in the women's restroom for sanitary napkins.
53 Premises Cleaning: -Dead roaches observed on the floor space between the oven and bread proofer and on the floor near the grease trap in the bakery kitchen area. -Food debris (raw meat) observed on the floor perimeter of the butcher shop rear prep and packaging area. -Debris observed on the floor perimeter of the rear loading/storage/receiving room. -Debris and dust observed on the floor perimeters of the retail area, under multiple shelves holding household items and food items. -Mouse droppings observed on the interior floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler containing milk and dairy products. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor around the Hobart meat grinder and packaging equipment in the butcher shop. -Accumulated mouse droppings observed at the floor/wall corner of the big cooler room.
53 One missing ceiling tile observed in the deli area.
Cousins Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 08/24/2023

11 One dented can of condensed milk observed in retail area- *PIC removed from sale to discard.
13 Uncovered chicken in walk-in freezer is not protected from contamination. *PIC provided covers.
42 Approved air drying racks lack for use after manual sanitization in bakery & butcher warewashing areas.
45 Equipment:One fan guard missing in bakery walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing (used as equipment mounts in fresh meat service area).
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: Floor needs general cleaning in fresh meat/whole lamb walk-in cooler. Fanguards in large poultry walk-in cooler have an accumulation of static dust.
51 Restroom: leaky toilet flusher & worn toilet seats observed in men's/staff restroom; lower wall damage observed in men's/staff restroom.
53 Open space around utility line penetrations through floor to be sealed (seafood area).
53 Premises: (structures)- peeled wall/floor juncture surface observed in fresh meat service area (cleaning)- general floor cleaning needed in back room, near compactor access area
Cousins Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 07/21/2023

8 Cold water lacks at handwashing sink in produce prep. room
11 Eight cans of Nestle Carnation evaporated milk with exp. best by date (7/6/23) (5oz) observed in retail area. *PIC removed from sale to discard.
13 Cooling ice for raw seafood is not protected from contamination: interior of ice machine & bottom of metal top need cleaning/sanitizing.
35 Label information on mayonnaise-based salads repackaged on site lack the following information: (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: 1 dead mouse & mouse feces observed on floor of deli area walk-in cooler; older mouse feces observed on floor under fresh seafood display case and on bottom metal shelf. Flies observed in deli area & old seafood prep. area.
39 Damp wiping cloths were not being stored in an approved sanitizer solution in between uses. *PIC took cloths out of use for cleaning.
42 Approved air drying racks lack for use after manual sanitization in bakery & butcher warewashing areas.
45 Equipment:- Two unused mini-gas stove units observe in storage in bakery (unapproved for use). - Two sink stopper mechanisms are not in good repair at old seafood prep. area 3-bay sink (not currently in use). - Open space/damaged gasket observed around door of large walk-in freezer. - One fan guard missing in bakery walk-in cooler.
45 Cutting boards in the former seafood prep. area observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: -Front rest plate at 2 food package wrapper units need cleaning (deli/seafood area & produce prep room). - Floors need cleaning: in deli walk-in cooler & in fresh meat walk-in cooler (under lamb). Floor of large meat walk-in cooler. Dusty ceiling observed in some walk-in coolers (dairy & meat). - Some Walk-in cooler fanguards have an accumulation of static dust.
49 Plumbing systems: leak observed at drainline of handwashing sink in fresh meat prep. room.
51 Restroom: water-stained & dusty ceiling tile & vent cover observed in customer/ladies restroom; soiled walls in male customer restroom; dusty & stained ceiling vent & mold on 1 ceiling tile in staff restrooms.
52 A waste container lacks near handwashing sink in produce prep room.
52 Excess food waste matter/debris observed on surface of exterior trash compactor (requires cleaning/removal).
53 Damaged/open wall panels observed in deli area near Aramark locker. One missing ceiling tile observed in the seafood prep. area & deli.
53 Premises (cleaning): -Full fly strip on ceiling in former seafood prep. area. - Floor drain area needs cleaning (under fresh seafood display case) - Stained & mildewed FRP walls in butcher room. Mildew/mold on ceiling tile in butcher prep. room. - Stained FRP walls observed behind prep. table in the produce prep. room & behind the handwashing sink in the meat prep. room.
53 Maintenance tools (brooms) were stored on the floor instead of being elevated/hung when not in use.
Cousins Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 04/17/2023

11 Food shall be safe & unadulterated: 1 dented 16oz can of 'Ocean Crown' crabmeat observed in retail area; 3 small bags of chips in retail area observed with hole/gnaw mark *PIC discarded products
13 Cooling ice for raw seafood is not protected from contamination: interior of ice machine needs cleaning/sanitizing
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: 2 dead mice observed on floor in produce prep. room; dark colored mouse feces observed on floor of deli walk-in cooler.
37 Some food/ingredient boxes observed on floor of bakery walk-in freezer.
42 Approved air drying racks lack for use after manual sanitization in bakery & butcher warewashing areas.
45 Equipment: - Ice buildup observed on fanguards & on ceiling in large walk-in freezer. - Condensate drip to floor observed in deli walk-in cooler. - Open space/damaged gasket observed around door of large walk-in freezer. - Some fan guards are missing in the deli walk-in coolers. - Soda crates being used for elevated storage in the retail area.
45 Cutting boards in the former seafood prep. area, deli, & & produce prep area observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Improper sanitizer test strips observed in butcher room, for use at 3-bay sink. *PIC removed "pH" test strips & will utilize proper quaternary ammonium test strips
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: - Scale liners need cleaning/replacing at fresh meat service area - Plexiglass 'splash guard' at deli handwashing sink needs cleaning. - Dusty ceiling and floor debris observed in deli walk-in cooler; mouse feces on floor. - Food spillage observed on floor of large meat walk-in freezer & in produce walk-in cooler. - Food residue observed along door tracks of 1 deli case - Walk-in cooler fanguards have an accumulation of static dust (butcher area)
49 Plumbing systems: leaky hose observed under 3-bay sink in former seafood prep. area.
51 Restroom: water-stained ceiling tile observed in customer/ladies restroom; dusty ceiling vent/fan cover in men's customer restroom; dusty ceiling vent & mold on 1 ceiling tile in staff men's room
53 Maintenance tools (brooms) were stored on the floor instead of being elevated/hung when not in use.
53 Damaged/open wall panels observed in deli area near Aramark locker. Three missing or improperly fitted ceiling tile observed in the deli.
53 Premises (cleaning): - Full fly strip on ceiling in former seafood prep. area. - Older mouse feces on floor in 'dead space' around Aramark locker (deli area). - Rust stains observed around grease trap in butcher/meat area. Stained & mildewed FRP walls in butcher room. Mildew on ceiling tile in butcher prep. room. - Debris and/or spilled food debris observed on floors (produce prep. room, under unused bakery Vulcan oven, & under deli 3-bay sink).
54 Small gas burner unit with propane tank observed in bakery: unapproved for indoor use.
Cousins Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 12/22/2022

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the butcher prep area. **Soap was supplied during the inspection.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the butcher prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
8 The handwash sink in the produce prep area was blocked by cardboard boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use.
13 Observed raw chicken being thawed in the 3-compartment sink in the butcher prep area.
14 Quaternary ammonium bottle was empty at the 3-compartment sink in the deli service area. **A new bottle was supplied during the inspection.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the butcher prep, deli, and retail shelving areas.
45 Equipment: - Fan guards are missing in the deli and bakery walk-in coolers. - Soda crates being used for elevated storage in the retail area.
45 Cutting boards in the deli and butcher areas observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces: - Food residue observed along inner surfaces of display cases in the meat and deli departments. - Walk-in cooler fanguards have an accumulation of static dust. - Butcher walk-in cooler needs floor cleaning from food debris. - Mouse droppings observed on retail storage racks in isles 2 & 3 behind rice/grains.
49 One of the handwashing sinks in the deli retail area's plumbing is broken and draining into a bucket.
52 Indoor refuse area needs general cleaning from trash and debris.
53 Multiple missing ceiling tiles above the deli retail area.
53 Maintenance tools (brooms/dustpans) were stored on the ground throughout the facility instead of being elevated in a designated area.
53 Premises cleaning: - Mouse droppings on floor perimeter of the butcher prep and rear deli warewashing areas. - Floor cleaning needed in the butcher prep, deli, and bakery areas from food debris.
Cousins Supermarket
1943 N 06th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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