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Brother Halal Meat Market
5621 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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Brother Halal Meat Market
5621 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 03/27/2025

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods(Ali Bean pies) observed in closed display case are from an approved source. * Bean pies were removed.
11 2 dented canned food items observed on retail shelf. *Dented cans were removed.
37 Food items observed stored on floor surface of walk-in freezer.
45 The following observations were made : - Unused cold prep unit in prep area. - Domestic gas range stove in rear storage area. - Inoperable walk-in coolers used for storage in rear storage area. -Unused grill in defective walk-in cooler.
47 The following observations were made: - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler - Dust accumulation on kick plates of refrigeration unit. -Ice accumulation in reach-in ice cream freezer.
51 - Ceiling surface in restroom observed cracked. -Loose ceiling vent observed in restroom. -Light bulb observed not shielded from breakage.
53 -Unapproved porous ceiling tiles observed in prep area. - Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility. -Missing ceiling tile in kitchen area. -Dust and debris observed on floor surface in rear storage area. -Damaged ceiling surface in rear storage area. - Damaged/ cracked floor tiles in prep and retail area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
53 Miscellaneous clutter observed in rear storage area.
Brother Halal Meat Market
5621 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 03/25/2024

11 Two dented canned items observed in the retail area. * The person in charge removed cans.
36 -Rear exit door observed not rodent proof. - Door sweep is needed.
45 The following observations were made: - Unused cold prep unit in prep area. - Inoperable walk-in coolers used for storage.
47 The following observations were made: - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler - Flour debris on retail shelving. - Dust accumulation on kick plates of refrigeration unit. -Ice accumulation in reach-in ice cream freezer.
53 -Unapproved porous ceiling tiles observed in prep area. - Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility. -Missing ceiling tile sin retail area. -Damaged ceiling surface in rear storage area. - Damaged/ cracked floor tiles in prep and retail area. - Dust and debris along perimeter in front of closed display case and under chip racks in retail area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not elevated when not in use
54 2 ceiling light fixtures are not shielded from breakage in the retail area.
Brother Halal Meat Market
5621 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 01/11/2023

36 -Rear exit door observed not rodent proof. - Door sweep needed.
45 The following observations were made: - Unused cold prep unit in prep area. - Inoperable walk-in coolers used for storage. - Hand wash sink in walk in cooler is loose and not properly sealed to wall surface. - Door sweep loose on walk-in cooler. - Kick plate on soda refrigeration unit is loose.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 The following observations were made: - Food debris on top of prep table. - Debris on bottom surface of prep table - Debris on flooring surfaces of walk-in coolers and freezer. - Flour debris on retail shelving. - Rusted racks inside meat closed display case
52 Dumpster lids observed not down. * The person in charged closed dumpster lids.
53 -Unapproved porous ceiling tiles observed in prep area. - Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility. - Hole in wall near restroom. - Damaged floor tile in retail area. - Dust and debris along perimeter in front of facility and under chip racks
53 Cardboard boxes and debris observed on flooring surface in rear storage area.
Paradise Food Market
5621 Germantown Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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