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Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 02/26/2025

36 In-ground storm cellar door and front door of the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed stored hanging on the door of the cold prep refrigerator and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present: chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the doors of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Non NSF / ANSI microwave oven observed in the prep area (Hampton Beach).
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls of the chest freezer in the rear storage area. -Dust observed on retail shelves. -Grease accumulation observed on the mechanical ventilation hood filters.
53 Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the retail and rear storage areas.
53 -Debris, clutter, and trash observed on the floor in the basement. -Dead roach observed on the floor in the basement. -Debris observed along the perimeter of the prep area.
54 No light bulb observed in the Snapple reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.
54 No mechanical ventilation observed in the restroom in the rear storage area.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 12/30/2024

8 Handwash sink in the prep area was obstructed by a bucket and cleaning brush. ** The bucket was removed during the inspection. Advised to not store anything in the handwash sinks.
11 Dented canned item observed in retail area. Corrective Action: The can was segregated.
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. ** Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize the deli slicer.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in service area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. ** Advised to remove all medications and personal hygiene products from the facility.
36 In-ground storm cellar door and front door of the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep and basement areas.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed stored hanging on the door of the cold prep refrigerator and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the doors of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Domestic microwave oven observed in the prep area.
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Dust and debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls of the chest freezers. -Dust observed on retail shelves.
49 Observed a missing faucet handle on the cold side of the handwash sink in the bathroom.
53 Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the retail and rear storage areas.
53 -Debris, clutter, and trash observed on the floor in the basement. -Dead roach observed on the floor in the basement. -Debris observed along the perimeter of the prep area. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the following areas: *Under the three basin sink. *Between the chest freezer and three basin sink in the prep area. *Near the washer/dryer in the basement. *Surrounding clutter in the basement.
54 No light bulb observed in the Snapple reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.
54 Galvanized hood filters observed.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

36 Storm cellar door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the doors of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 No "sanitize" sign observed at the three-compartment sink.
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls of the chest freezers. -Dust observed on retail shelves.
53 -Debris observed on the floor in the basement. -Grease accumulation / residue observed on the floor beneath the grill and fryer.
53 Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the retail and rear storage areas.
54 No light bulb observed in the Snapple reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

11 * Pot of rotten potatoes was observed on the lower shelf under the flat grill unit in the food prep area. The person in charge did remove the potatoes during time of inspection.
26 * Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in front service area were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils.
26 * Bottle of bleach is stored on the air-dry rack over the 3-basin sink. The sanitarian advised the person in charge to discontinue stored chemicals over the 3-basin sink.
34 * Missing thermometer is the freezer chest in the food prep area.
36 * Visible physical evidence of insect (small flies) activity observed in the retail area near the potatoes and onions and in the food prep area under the flat grill unit.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

4 -Food employee observed eating prep and POS areas. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
11 Observed expired milk stored in the closed display case. Corrective Action: The milk was discarded.
13 -Observed uncovered foods in the chest freezer in the prep area. -Observed raw shell eggs stored above food containers in the bottom portion of the cold prep unit.
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.
21 Deli meats and cheeses located in the closed display case was not marked with the date it was opened.
26 Chemicals and soaps were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear dry storage area.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in front service and food prep areas, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils.
36 -Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed on the floor under the three bay sink. -Visible physical evidence of insect (small flies) activity observed in the retail area near the potatoes.
39 Moist wiping cloth observed hanging on the door of the cold prep unit and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Spoon at the coffee station observed stored in a cup of standing water.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the doors of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 No "sanitize" sign observed at the three-compartment sink.
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Grease accumulation observed on the floor beneath the grill and fryer. -Debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Mouse droppings observed on shelves in the dry storage rear room.
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Grease accumulation observed on the floor beneath the grill and fryer. -Debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Mouse droppings observed on shelves in the dry storage rear room.
53 Observed damaged ceiling in the retail area, and in the rear storage area.
54 No light bulb observed in the Snapple reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 09/27/2024

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
8 The handwash sink in the food prep area observed obstructed by a container and food utensils and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective Action: The container and utensils were removed.
13 Observed eggs stored directly ontop packages of cheese in the closed display case. Corrective Action: The eggs were moved.
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 -Sanitizing compartment at the three bay sink observed obstructed by wood and a fan. Corrective Action: The compartment was unobstructed. -PIC was unable to sanitize food equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils due to lack of knowledge on how to set up the sanitizer. Corrective Action: Inspector taught PIC how to set up the sanitizer.
20 Eggs were held at 75.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective Action: The eggs were discarded.
21 Deli meats and cheeses located in the closed display case was not marked with the date it was opened.
26 Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in front service and food prep areas, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils.
26 Chemicals and soaps were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear dry storage area and food prep area shelves (above the cold display case and under the grill).
36 -Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed on the floor under the three bay sink and in the paper goods corner of the retail area. -Dead roaches observed in the basement and the front service area.
36 -In-ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility observed open at the time of the inspection and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Front door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear dry storage and front prep areas.
39 Moist wiping cloth observed lying on a glove box on the cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Spoon at the coffee station observed stored in a cup of standing water measured at 93.4 degrees F, not at 135 degree F or higher or in running water.
45 Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Observed cardboard lining the shelves in the retail area. -Observed milk crates and soda crates used as elevation throughout the facility.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the doors of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Air conditioning unit observed dripping onto the floor.
46 Food facility lacks non-expired sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Standing water observed on the bottom of the interior in the cold prep unit in the prep area. -Grease accumulation observed on the floor beneath the grill and fryer. -Debris observed on the bottom of the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. -Ice accumulation observed on the walls of the interior of the chest freezers.
53 -Clutter and debris observed in the basement, rear dry storage, retail, and prep areas. -Dead roaches observed on the floor in the basement and in the front service area. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor under the three bay sink and in the paper goods corner of the retail area.
53 Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
53 Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the retail area.
54 No light bulb observed in the Snapple reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 05/19/2023

26 Food items stored next to chemicals -removed
36 In-ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Domestic containers observed being used for food storage
45 - Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. - Interior of chest freezer severe ice accumulation
53 Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
53 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
53 - Clutter and debris observed in the basement and storage areas.
54 Nnecessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes in a food facility, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. -Inoperable ventilation in restroom -Mechanical ventilation needed in basement
54 Clear separation of retail space from personal is required in basement storage area that shares space with residential
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023

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. -Application to be emailed
1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. -did not become present until inspection concluded
1 Was not present to observe and properly correct critical violations observed or educate other personnel in the store on risk, how to identify and/or correct
11 Broken seal observed on individually served bottled of milk
14 Trash observed in food prep sink
21 Expired baby food observed in retail Expired milk observed -discarded
21 Slimy deli meat observed Cheese not properly sealed observed dried out -discarded
21 Deli meat and cheeses opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
25 Selling foods with unapproved food additives is prohibited -hot cheetos
36 Drain flies observed in restroom
37 Food not properly covered in closed display case
45 Domestic microwave oven observed
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Cardboard lining observed interior of closed display case
45 - Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers and utensil drying rack in food prep area. - Leak interior of cold prep unit observed (pooling water)
46 Cleaning required at warewashing station
53 - Clutter and debris observed in the basement and storage areas.
54 Lights in the restroom are not shielded from breakage.
54 Inoperable ventilation in restroom
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.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 07/27/2022

14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. QAC pills added to solution to derive the required amount of 200 ppm during the inspection.
21 Deli meat and cheese opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. PIC put dates on meat during the inspection.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment present Domestic chest freezers, microwave oven and utensil drying rack in food prep area. -Splash Guard needed between the prep sink and the handwash sink in the prep area.
47 Ice build-up present inside food prep area chest freezers.
53 -Clutter and debris observed in the basement and storage areas. -Cleaning needed on floor corners in the prep area to remove dirt and debris present along rear area storage area (under shelvings and mop sink).
53 Cleaning tools such as broom, mop and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floor to prevent vermin harborage.
Baez Grocery
2500 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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