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Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 01/13/2025

8 Paper towels were not observed at the hand wash sink stations. Note: The person in charge supplied paper towels during the inspection.
13 A cellphone was observed on a cutting board. Note: The person in charge removed the phone and cleaned the cutting board.
20 Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods were observed at 65-95 degrees F without time stamps. Note: The person in charge was instructed to implement a time instead of the temperature control method for the potentially hazardous food.
21 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food in the retail area was not date marked when it was prepared. Note: Date marking procedures were reviewed with the person in charge.
31 The open display case and cold preparation unit with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions near the to-go food station were observed at 55 degrees F.
35 Prepackaged ready to eat food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
36 Cat food and cat litter with feces were observed in the facility basement. Note: The person in charge was instructed that cats are not permitted inside the establishment.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sinks counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Cardboard liners were observed in the walk-in cooler floors and shelves and kitchen floors.
45 Plastic crates and wooden pallets are used for elevating items throughout the basement storage.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Food debris was observed on the shelving inside the walk-in coolers.
53 Food debris was observed behind the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Spilled rice and other food particulates were observed in the basement.
54 Debris was observed in the exhaust panels above the charcoal griddle.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 09/06/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at all handwash sinks
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food- various hot prepared foods at pick up counter had date stamp but lacked time.
36 Basement door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.
42 Approved air drying rack is not installed over 3-comp warewashing sink in basement and 1st floor kitchens.
45 Plastic crates and wooden pallets with pallet jack used for food elevation through out the basement storage. Unfinished wooden basement steps.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
51 Employee's toilet room is not clean.
53 Cove base finish missing at wall/floor junctures behind cooking area.
53 Non-washable perforated acoustical drop ceiling tiles observed over food prep area of restaurant kitchen.
54 Basement kitchen exhaust hood ventilation not working.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 07/30/2024

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restaurant kitchen area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restaurant kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Paper towel dispenser empty at all handwash sinks
13 Raw animal meats offer for self-service at butcher table area.
19 Prepared hot food in containers was held at 99 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food- various hot prepared foods at pick up couter.
35 Prepackaged various food in merchandiser refrigerator is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Each individually packaged food must have proper label as directed. Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Basement door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of flying insect activity observed in the basement area.
36 An insect control device located in restaurant kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. UV light device lacking glue boards.
37 Approved sneeze guard/food shield is lacking at following locations: 1. meat butcher's table separating the retail customer area. 2. service counter at the hot food and bakery display area.
42 Approved air drying rack is not installed over 3-comp warewashing sink.
45 Carboard observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler with meat. Plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail area and walk-in cooler. Unfinished wooden frames of bakers tables in basement. Raw wood pallets observed being used for elevation in the basement area. Unfinished wooden basement steps.
45 Newly install soft serve ice cream machine does not meet minimum design standards setforth by ANSI Sanitation.
45 Soft serve self-service ice cream dispensing machine installed at front customer entrance area without supervision.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 Inadequate air gap at indirect waste connection of 2-comp food prep sink in restaurant kitchen.
52 Garbage grinder sink located in restaurant kitchen observed non-functional.
53 Peeling paint and mildew on back wall of 3-comp warewashing sink. Cove base finish missing at wall/floor junctures behind cooking area. Unfinished wall partition between cooking kitchen and meat prep area.
53 Wall edge at newly installed hand sink in butcher area is not in good repair.
53 Non-washable perforated acoustical drop ceiling tiles installed over kitchen prep area in restaurant kitchen.
54 Charcoal solid fuel cooking exhaust hood lacking hood skirt separating adjoining gas appliance exhaust hood system. Adjoining exhaust hoods not sealed at seams.
54 Inadequate lighting intensity noted inside meat walk-in cooler, basement dough prep room.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 06/12/2024

4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the foh food handling area. 1x hand sink observed inadequate for both meat prep and hot prep kitchen located 30 ft apart.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the garbage grinder sink area.
13 Raw animal meats offer for self-service at butcher table area.
19 Prepared hot food in containers was held at 89 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food- various hot prepared foods at pick up couter.
35 Prepackaged various food in merchandiser refrigerator is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Basement door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 An insect control device located in basement bakery area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.-insect glue strip hanging on ceiling, unapproved electronic insect zapper.
36 Visible physical evidence of flying insect activity observed in the basement area.
36 Two cats with litter box observed in basement storage.
37 Butcher table lacking approved food shield to protect from customers.
37 Plastic containers with meat observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Approved splash protection is lacking at garbage grinder/hand sink and adjacent food prep table.
42 Approved air drying rack is not installed over 3-comp warewashing sink.
45 Carboard observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler with meat. Plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail area and walk-in cooler. Unfinished wooden frames of bakers tables in basement. Raw wood pallets observed being used for elevation in the basement area. Unfinished wooden basement steps.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
49 Inadequate air gap at indirect waste connection of 2-comp food prep sink in restaurant kitchen.
52 Garbage grinder sink located in restaurant kitchen observed non-functional.
53 Peeling paint and mildew on back wall of 3-comp warewashing sink. Cove base finish missing at wall/floor junctures behind cooking area. Unfinished wall partition between cooking kitchen and meat prep area.
54 Inadequate lighting intensity noted inside meat walk-in cooler, basement dough prep room.
54 Charcoal solid fuel cooking exhaust hood lacking hood skirt separating adjoining gas appliance exhaust hood system. Adjoining exhaust hoods not sealed at seams.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 02/24/2023

13 - Missing tongs for pastry in the customer's area. * Ready-to-eat foods. Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination. PIC provided tongs during inspection.
37 - Plastic containers with meat observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
45 - White paper observed on shelving in the cabinet with dry dishes and utensils.
45 - Carboard observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler with meat. - Plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail area and walk-in cooler. -Raw wood pallets observed being used for elevation in the basement area. - Unfinished wooden shelves in the basement area.
45 The following observations were noted: -Domestic microwave "Solve" observed in the prep area. -One reach-in refrigerator and ice machine observed in the basement area not in used during inspection.
47 -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer (with ice cream) in the customer's area.
52 - Observed one cold prep unit stored in front of the facility.
53 The following observations were noted: -Cracked floor tiles observed in the customer's area near the register and in the back of the facility. -Damaged wall observed in the ware washing area at the windown and in the prep area.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 01/23/2023

8 No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the basement area to remind food employees to wash their hands. PIC provide a written sign during inspection.
13 - A ceramic bowl observed inside a plastic container with tomatoes salad. Person in charge was instructed to discarded the salad.
21 No dates observed on prep food (salads) in the under-counter refrigerator prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed along the floor perimeters in the basement area.
45 - White paper observed on shelving in the prep area.
45 - Carboard observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler with meat. - Plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail area and walk-in cooler. - Unfinished wooden shelves in the basement area.
45 The following observations were noted: -Missing two electrical outlets from the wall in the prep and cooking area. -Splash guard was not observed between prep sink and dishwasher machine in the ware washing area. -Domestic microwave "Solve" observed in the prep area. -Broken reach-in refrigerator and ice machine observed in the basement area.
47 -Food debris observed inside the "Solve" microwave from the prep area. -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer (near the entrance) in the customer's area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Cracked floor tiles observed in the customer's area near the register and in the back of the facility. -No floor/wall base coving observed in the hallway near the restroom area. -Dust accumulation observed on the walls in the tandoori area.
53 The following observation were noted: -Mouse droppings and debris observed along the floor perimeters in the basement area. - Grimes and debris observed on the floor in the butcher area.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed on the floor and not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor in the facility.
54 - Dust accumulation observed on the ventilation hood in the cooking area.
Barakat Market
10841-45 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 10/27/2022

1 - The food safety certified handler was not present at start of inspection, she arrived prior to completion of the inspection.
13 - Frozen meat (beef and lamb) stored unpackaged in the reach-in freezer in the butcher area. - Several food items observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler.
13 - Trays with dumplings observed in top of uncovered meat (beef) in the reach-in freezer in the butcher area.
14 The rinse temperature cycle of low temperature dishwasher did not reach 120 degrees F - 140 degrees temperature during the sanitizing cycle of dishwasher as evidence by failure. Final rinse of the temperature indicator was 110 degrees F. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to use the 3 bay sink to washed, rinsed, and sanitized the dishes, utensils, and equipment until the dishwasher will be fixed.
14 The 3 bay sink not properly setup for sanitation of utensils and equipment. Dirty utensils observed stored in sanitizing bay of 3 compartment sink. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the 3 bay sink during inspection.
21 No dates observed on food in the facility (under-counter refrigerators, walk-in cooler, and reach-in refrigerators. **Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for the food.
34 Missing several thermometers in the reach-in refrigerators and under-counter refrigerators.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper internal temperatures of food are not readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the basement area and in the service area (bakery) under the shelving.
37 - Plastic bins with fresh meat observed stored on the floor and not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
45 The following observations were noted: -Splash guard was not observed between garbage grinder and dishwasher. -Missing drain cover in the butcher area. -Missing fan cover observed in the walk-in cooler. -Garbage grinder observed inoperable during inspection. -Broken reach-in refrigerator and ice machine observed in the basement area and one reach-in refrigerator in the service area. -Unused closed display case observed in the dining area. -One domestic microwave observed in the prep area.
45 - Plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail area and walk-in cooler. - Unfinished wooden shelved in the baking area/service area.
45 - Aluminum foil observed inside the griller (warmer) in the bakery area.
46 - Missing quaternary ammonia test strips.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezers in the retail area and prep area.
51 - Missing tiles in the employee's restroom. - The floor in the employee's restroom observed in need of cleaning.
53 The following observation were noted: - Grimes and debris observed on the floor in the butcher area and prep area. - Clutter observed in the dishwasher area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Peeling paint and mold observed over 3 bay sink in the warewashing area. -Missing ceiling tiles in the bakery area and mop room. -Holes observed on the floor in the butcher area. -Cracked floor tiles observed in the back of the facility. -Damaged wall tile observed below the 3-basin sink and on the steps toward the basement area. -No floor/wall base coving observed at the 3-basin sink.
53 Unpainted walls observed in the facility.
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