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A & O Mini Mart Inc
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
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A & O Mini Mart Inc
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/21/2025

37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage area shelving.
45 -Cardboard linings over shelvings inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units. -Plastic (milk & soda) crates being used for elevation / storage in rear storage area.
45 -Non ANSI/NSF approved Reach-in refrigeration /reach-in freezer unit (Americana) present in rear storage area. -The reach-in refrigeration /reach-in freezer unit in rear storage area observed not operational during inspection.
47 Static dust on fan covers inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units.
49 No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet by entrance door to the restroom area.
51 Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins.
51 -Debris along floor perimeter inside the restroom area (around toilet commode).
53 -Cracked floor tiles present throughout facility. -Observed shattered glass in the front main entrance door. -Some steps leading into the basement area are not in good repair.
53 Observed mops in rear storage area not stored elevated to properly air dry.
53 Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in rear retail area.
A & O Mini Mart Inc
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 03/24/2025

4 Observed cigars and cigarette butts on countertop and floor in the cashier's service, retail and rear storage areas during the inspection.
8 -No soap and paper towels at handwash sink in the restroom area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in and rear storage area
45 Cardboard linings over shelvings inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units.
45 -Non ANSI/NSF approved Reach-in refrigeration present in rear storage area. -The reach-in refrigeration unit in rear storage area observed not operational during inspection.
47 Debris present inside the utility (mop) sink.
49 No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet by entrance door to the restroom area.
51 -Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device. -No operable window or ventilation fan fixture inside the restroom area.
51 -Debris along floor perimeter inside the restroom area. -Gaps in floor /wall junctions inside the restroom area. -Loose hanging ceiling mounted light fixture inside the restroom area.
51 Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins.
53 -Clutter, cigarette butts, debris present along floor perimeter of of retail, cashier's service and rear storage areas. -Debris on floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement.
53 Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in retail area.
53 Mop not stored elevated to properly air dry; Utility rack for elevation of mops, brooms and dustpans not observed.
58 Observed a door in cashier service area leading to 2nd floor apartment; Owner stated that it is not part of the store operations. **Completed seal off the door or submit a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn out to indicate second floor as part of the business**
Prince Philly Convenience
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024

4 Observed cigars and cigarette butts on countertop and floor in the cashier's service, retail and rear storage areas during the inspection.
8 No soap and paper towels at handwash sink in the restroom area.
36 Observed several opened cans of cat food on retail and rear storage area floor.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear storage areas.
45 Cardboard linings over shelvings inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units.
45 Non ANSI/NSF approved Reach-in refrigeration present in rear storage area.
47 Static dust on fan covers inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units.
49 Observed leaky sewage pipe in basement area during inspection.
50 -Pooled sewage present in general floor perimeter of the basement area.
51 Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins.
51 Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device.
51 -Water-stained / damaged and unfinished gypsum walls and ceiling inside the restroom area. -Debris along floor perimeter inside the restroom area. -Hole / damaged gypsum ceiling and floor /wall junctions inside the restroom area. -Debris inside the handwash sink's cabinetry.
53 -Cracked flooring throughout establishment. -Damaged and unfinished gypsum wall in rear hallway area (outside retail area).
53 -Clutter, cigarette butts, opened cat food, debris and bags of trash present in general floor perimeters of retail, cashier's service and rear storage areas. -Pooled sewage / waste water and debris present in general floor perimeter of the basement area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in retail area.
53 Mop not stored elevated to properly air dry; Utility rack for elevation of mops, brooms and dustpans not observed.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products on countertop & in plastic bags inside the cashier's service area without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 4-24-2024. ***Remove all cigarettes and other tobacco products from premises*** *Cigarettes, hookah, e-cigarettes and other tobacco product sales are prohibited unless a Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit is obtained from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Tobacco Section. * Contact Ms. Jody Wilkins; Tobacco Section of the Philadelphia Health Department at 215-685-7340 for more information on how to apply for a City of Philadelphia retail tobacco permit. *City of Philadelphia code violation notice #6468023-2 issued on 4-24-2024.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
Prince Philly Convenience
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

4 A cigar and cigarette butts on countertop and floor in the cashier's service area during the inspection.
8 -No soap and paper towels at handwash sink in the restroom area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
37 Boxes of snacks and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear storage areas.
45 Cardboard linings over shelvings inside retail area reach-in refrigeration units.
49 Observed leaky sewage pipe in basement area during inspection.
50 Leaking sewage from to a pipe to the basement area floor.
51 Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins.
51 Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device.
51 Water-stained and unfinished gypsum walls and ceiling inside the restroom area.
53 -Cracked flooring throughout establishment. -Damaged and unfinished gypsum wall in rear hallway area (outside retail area).
53 -Cigarette butts, opened cat food, debris and bags of trash present in general floor perimeters of retail, cashier's service and storage areas. -Pooled waste water and debris present in general floor perimeter of the basement area. -Debris and cigarette butts on hallway, steps leading into 2nd floor (behind door cashier's service area).
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in retail area.
53 Mop not stored elevated to properly air dry; Utility rack for elevation of mops, brooms and dustpans not observed.
Prince Philly Convenience
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 11/06/2023

4 A cigarette on countertop in the cashier's service area during the inspection.
36 A live cat (white) was observed inside the facility (behind the locked facility inner glass door).
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products displayed on shelvings inside cashier's service area (through plexiglass) without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 11-6-2023. ***Remove all cigarettes and other tobacco products from premises*** *Cigarettes, hookah, e-cigarettes and other tobacco product sales are prohibited unless a Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit is obtained from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Tobacco Section. * Contact Ms. Jody Wilkins; Tobacco Section of the Philadelphia Health Department at 215-685-7340 for more information on how to apply for a City of Philadelphia retail tobacco permit. *City of Philadelphia code violation notice #6467698-6 issued on 11-6-2023.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
Prince Philly Convenience
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 09/12/2023

6 Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sinks in the restroom area due to lack of hot water. Person in charge adjusted the thermostat for the hot water heater tank, which was measured at 102 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection. * Hot water temperatures of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks in food facility.
8 Hot water not available at handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection. Person in charge adjusted the thermostat for the hot water heater tank, which was measured at 102 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection. * Hot water temperatures of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks in food facility.
8 Soap and paper towels not present at handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels and soap to handwash sink in the restroom area prior to completion of inspection.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear storage areas.
45 -Cardboard lining over shelvings inside a retail area reach-in refrigeration unit. -Plastic (milk) crates being used for elevation / storage of beverages in storage area.
47 Debris observed on bottom shelvings inside reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area.
48 Hot water not under pressure at handwash sinks in the restroom area. Person in charge adjusted the thermostat for the hot water heater tank, which was measured at 102 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection. * Hot water temperatures of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks in food facility.
49 Uncovered sewage pipe in basement area.
49 Polyvinyl utility (mop) sink outside the restroom area being used for handwashing is not approved.
51 -Restroom area door is not self-closing. -Restroom area ventilation fan observed not operational during inspection.
53 Flooring in retail and rear storage areas are not in good repair.
53 -Puddle of water in basement floor -Debris on basement area general floor perimeter.
54 Light in restroom area observed not operational during inspection.
Prince Philly
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 08/04/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action : An employee provided paper towels to handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in retail and storage areas.
37 Boxes of snacks and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear storage areas.
45 -Cardboard lining over shelvings inside a retail area reach-in refrigeration unit. -Plastic ( milk ) crates being used for elevation / storage of beverages in storage area.
45 -Non NSF/ANSI approved microwave oven present in rear storage area.
51 -Restroom area door is not self-closing. -Restroom area ventilation fan observed not operational during inspection.
51 -Debris present along restroom area floor perimeter. -Water-stained / damaged gypsum ceiling and wall in restroom area.
53 Flooring in retail and rear storage areas are not in good repair.
53 -Unused items on floor in rear storage area. -Debris and old mouse droppings in basement area general floor perimeter. -Cat liter box with feces, clutter and debris present in general floor perimeter inside a storage room. -Debris present along floor perimeter in retail and rear storage area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated.
54 Light in restroom area observed not operational during inspection.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products on shelvings inside cashier's service area and on floor / stairway, behind an access door from cashier's area without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 8-4-2023. ***Remove all cigarettes and other tobacco products from premises*** *Cigarettes, hookah, e-cigarettes and other tobacco product sales are prohibited unless a Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit is obtained from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Tobacco Section. * Contact Ms. Jody Wilkins; Tobacco Section of the Philadelphia Health Department at 215-685-7340 for more information on how to apply for a City of Philadelphia retail tobacco permit. *City of Philadelphia code violation notice #6467676-5 issued on 08-4-2023.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
79 The establishment was observed selling out of package tobacco products (cigarettes) during inspection of 8-4-2023. *City of Philadelphia code violation notice #6467650-0 issued on 08-4-2023.
Prince Philly
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 05/16/2022

45 Cardboard lining over shelvings inside a retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
45 -Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment: 1 Reach-in refrigeration/freezer unit (Americana) present in the facility. -A rear storage area reach-in refrigeration/ freezer unit observed not operational during inspection.
51 Debris present along restroom area floor perimeter (behind toilet commode).
53 -Raw wood surfaced wall and floor /wall junction in retail area. -Flooring in retail and rear storage areas are not in good repair.
53 -Unused items on floor in rear storage area. -Debris and old mouse droppings in basement area general floor perimeter.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
Prince Philly
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 05/13/2022

8 -No paper towels and soap at the handwash sink in the restroom area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity(mouse droppings) observed along restroom area floor perimeter and on bottom shelving inside restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry.
36 Facility's front entrance door propped open with protective screens.
37 Boxes of snacks are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area (under cashier service area counter).
45 Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment: 2 single burner electric stoves, 1 Reach-in refrigeration/freezer unit (Americana) present in the facility.
47 Food and other debris observed on shelvings in retail and inside reach-in refrigeration unit.
51 Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins.
51 Restroom area door is not self-closing.
51 Mouse droppings and debris present along restroom area floor perimeter, and inside restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry
53 -Raw wood surfaced wall and floor /wall junction in retail area. -Flooring in retail and rear storage areas are not in good repair.
53 -Debris along floor perimeters of retail and rear storage areas. -Debris on steps leading into basement and on general floor in basement area.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed to stored elevated in retail and rear storage areas.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly airdry.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products on shelvings inside cashier's service area without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 5/13/2022. ***Remove all cigarettes and other tobacco products from premises*** *Cigarettes, hookah, e-cigarettes and other tobacco product sales are prohibited unless a Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit is obtained from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Tobacco Section. * Contact Ms. Jody Wilkins; Tobacco Section of the Philadelphia Health Department at 215-685-7340 for more information on how to apply for a City of Philadelphia retail tobacco permit. *City of Philadelphia code violation notice #6361920-5 issued on 05/13/2022.
Prince Philly
1619 Margaret St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
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