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52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
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52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 10/04/2024

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
11 Expired foods observed for sale: **14 containers of Gerber's Rice Cereal removed from sale. **1 gallon of milk removed from sale.
53 Broom, dust pan, and/or mop were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/16/2023

53 - Dirt and debris observed in floor corners of the facility of storage room. - Small holes observed in floor area in storage room. Possible entry for rodents.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

4 Cigarettes butt was observed on floor in storage room area during the inspection.
4 Cigarettes butt was observed on floor in storage room area during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings observed in the storage room area under handwashing sink, on floor under racks were beverage storage is held and on retail shelves were candy is stored.
45 - When cold water handle is turned off in restroom, cold water is still flowing from faucet. Valve observed turned off during the inspection. - Defective hot water unit observed in basement area. - Cracked glass window observed in storage area. Cardboard is covering the cracked window.
45 Cardboard lining observed inside reach-in cooler under beverages.
47 - Cabinet under handwashing sink in storage room area observed with mouse droppings. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed. - Retail shelves were candy is held need to be cleaned and sanitized. Mouse droppings were observed. - Old slushy machine syrup observed on counter under machine. Cleaning was done during the inspection. - Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
53 - Cleaning and sanitizing is needed on floor of storage room area. Mouse droppings observed. - Dirt and debris observed in floor corners of the facility. - Small holes observed in floor area in storage room. Possible entry for rodents.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

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.
4 Cigarettes butts were found on the retail area during the inspection.
8 Handwashing sink is needed within 25 feet of the slushy machine in retail area.
11 Visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods in the retail area.
14 Slushy machine nozzle observed with some black mold inside. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings observed in the storage room area under handwashing sink.
41 Scoop for handling ice observed on shelf not covered or protected from contamination.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. For slushy machine in retail area.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
77 The establishment does not have a tobacco smoking exemption to smoke tobacco products on premises.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 06/22/2023

45 - Crates observed used for elevation are not approved. - Domestic style sink observed in the storage area. - Broken step observed in basement.
45 Cardboard observed lining observed on shelves.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
53 Displaced ceiling tile observed in the customer area.
53 Floor in basement observed wet but no pooled water.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/27/2023

37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Cardboard observed lining shelf where milk is stored.
45 Crates observed used for elevation are not approved. Domestic style sink observed in the storage area.
47 Mold observed on cardboard inside of the refrigeration unit
51 Toilet observed in need of cleaning. Seal around vent inside the toilet room.
53 Mop observed in utility bucket. Note: Mop must be elevated at least 6 inches to facilitate proper air drying.
53 Displaced ceiling tile observed in the customer area.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 03/02/2023

52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/27/2022

45 - Soda crates are used as food storage elevation. These are not easy to clean items
53 There is no grout between the tile in the rear room.
53 Water damage observed to walls and ceiling in the rear room.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 12/15/2022

26 Spray bottle is not labeled with the name of the cleaning item.
45 - Soda crates are used as food storage elevation. These are not easy to clean items
53 There is no grout between the tile in the rear room.
53 General floor cleaning is needed in the rear room.
52 Kings Food Market
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 10/17/2022

37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 - Soda crates are used as food storage elevation. These are not easy to clean items. - Cardboard lining observed inside reach-in cooler.
45 Ware wash sink observed defective.
47 Heavy ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer.
52 Bags filled with trash observed on top of defective ware wash sink and not placed in a dumpster unit.
52 Kings Food Market Inc
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Inspection Date: 10/14/2022

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
45 Soda crates are used as food storage elevation. These are not easy to clean items.
47 There is spilled rice on one shelf
53 General cleaning and organizing is needed in the rear room...too much clutter.
53 Broom and dust pan were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored on a rack.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Ticket Number 6416130-0 issued.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
52 Kings Food Market Inc
1600 N 52nd St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
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