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1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
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1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 03/18/2025

8 The handwash sink in the BBQ kitchen was blocked by buckets and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Buckets were relocated during the inspection.
11 Observed 1 moldy package of soy bean in the open display case in the retail area. **Item was discarded during the inspection.
45 Materials used for Surfaces: - Unfinished, raw wooden shelving, which is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material, was observed in multiple walk-in coolers and in the storage areas. - Green netting and cardboard observed lining open display cases in the grocery retail area. - Hood filters are made of galvanized steel.
45 Observed some sinks in the kitchen and rear prep/processing areas that are not properly sealed to the wall.
45 Equipment: - Inverted milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage throughout the facility. - Hot holding unit in the front retail area is holding an ambient air temperature of 96.7 degrees F; time in lieu of temperature is being used.
49 Plumbing: - Leak observed from under the 3-compartment sink in the butchery. - Leak observed from the ceiling in the BBQ kitchen.
53 Damaged ceiling tiles observed in multiple areas throughout the facility.
53 Premises Cleaning: - Grease and food debris accumulation under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Accumulation of grease on the ceiling in the BBQ kitchen.
53 Maintenance tools observed stored on the ground in multiple areas; relocate to an elevated storage rack when not in use.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 01/28/2025

8 Old food residue and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the prepared food point of sale area. **Proper sink usage reviewed with the Person in Charge.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prepared foods area. **Paper towels were supplied during the inspection.
13 Observed a food employee cleaning cutting boards under raw ducks hanging at the food preparation sink in the BBQ kitchen. **Proper sanitization procedures reviewed with the Person in Charge.
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. **Additional water added to sanitizer solution; new reading of 100ppm.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
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.
26 Observed loose rodenticide in multiple areas of storage and food preparation areas; rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
27 Food facility is not following the variance procedure for roasted pigs and peking duck that was submitted and approved by the Department. **Logs were not up to date at the time of the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the facility.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Sponges observed in the prepared foods point of sale area being used to clean food contact surfaces.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between wall and sink surfaces which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Observed some sinks in the kitchen and rear prep/processing areas that are not properly sealed to the wall.
45 Equipment: - Inverted milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage throughout the facility. - Hot holding unit in the front retail area is holding an ambient air temperature of 89.4 degrees F; time in lieu of temperature is being used.
45 Materials used for Surfaces: - Unfinished, raw wooden shelving, which is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material, was observed in multiple walk-in coolers and in the storage areas. - Green netting and cardboard observed lining open display cases in the grocery retail area.
45 Cutting boards observed with scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Accumulation of ice observed in the walk-in freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigeration and freezer units.
53 Premises Cleaning: - Grease and food debris accumulation under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Accumulation of grease on the ceiling in the BBQ kitchen. - Mouse droppings observed under shelving in the rear storage areas.
53 Damaged ceiling tiles observed in multiple areas throughout the facility.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 08/30/2023

41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between wall and sink surfaces which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Materials used for Surfaces: - Unfinished, raw wooden shelving, which is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material, was observed in multiple walk-in coolers and in the storage areas. - Green netting and cardboard observed lining open display cases in the grocery retail area.
45 Equipment: - Inverted milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage throughout the facility. - Hot holding unit in the front retail area is holding an ambient air temperature of 90.6 degrees F; time in lieu of temperature is being used.
45 Observed some sinks in the kitchen and rear prep/processing areas that are not properly sealed to the wall.
45 Cutting boards observed with scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Accumulation of ice observed in the walk-in freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigeration and freezer units.
51 Women's toilet room lacks lidded receptacles for sanitary napkins.
53 Premises Cleaning: - Grease and food debris accumulation under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Accumulation of grease on the ceiling in the BBQ kitchen.
53 Maintenance tools stored idly on the ground throughout the facility; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
53 Observed a mop stored in a mop bucket instead of being elevated to air dry.
53 Damaged ceiling tiles observed in multiple areas throughout the facility.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 07/14/2023

14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
26 Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage; cans of Raid in the seafood processing area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) and insect activity (house flies/cockroaches) observed in the facility.
36 Rear doors observed open which 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 walk-in coolers.
41 In-Use Utensils: - Knives and / or cleavers stored between wall and sink surfaces which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. - Serving utensils stored in still, room temperature water in the kitchen.
45 Materials used for Surfaces: - Unfinished wooden shelving, which is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material, was observed in multiple walk-in coolers and in the storage areas. - Green netting observed lining open display cases in the grocery retail area.
45 Observed some sinks in the kitchen and rear prep/processing areas that are not properly sealed to the wall.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Equipment: - Inverted milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage throughout the facility. - Hot holding unit in the front retail area is holding an ambient air temperature of 98.4 degrees F; time in lieu of temperature is being used.
47 Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the kitchen area.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Accumulation of ice observed in the walk-in freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigeration and freezer units. - Mouse droppings observed on retail shelving and under shelving in the protein walk-in cooler.
49 Plumbing: - The indirect drain under the food prep sink in the kitchen area is clogged and overflows onto floor when used. - Leak observed from the condenser unit in the first vegetable walk-in refrigerator.
53 Maintenance tools stored idly on the ground throughout the facility; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
53 Premises Cleaning: - Mouse droppings observed under shelving in the storage area. - Grease and food debris accumulation under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - Still water observed on floor due to the overflowing indirect drain in the kitchen and under the live lobster tanks. - Glue trap observed with dead cockroaches in the storage area; remove from the premises. - Observed chewed through boxes in the storage area.
54 Observed a light out under the exhaust hood in the kitchen.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 06/05/2023

14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on meat hooks in the kitchen area after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
14 Meat grinders and the meat bandsaw have an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and are not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. **Proper cleaning procedures reviewed with the Person in Charge.
19 Cooked Peking duck and pork held at 103.2 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
26 Observed rodent bait in single use trays throughout the facility; all rodent bait must be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. *Bait stations were removed during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in multiple areas of the facility.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between wall and sink surfaces which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
41 Food dispensing utensils in the bulk ingredient containers in the rear prep areas were observed in direct contact with food and not having the handle stored above the top of the food.
45 Milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage throughout the facility.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Raw wooden shelving, which is not a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material, was observed in multiple walk-in coolers.
45 Observed some sinks in the kitchen and rear prep areas that are not properly sealed to the wall.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (chlorine) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the kitchen area.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Accumulation of ice observed in the walk-in freezers. - Mouse droppings observed on retail shelving and under shelving in the protein walk-in cooler.
49 The indirect drain under the food prep sink in the kitchen area is clogged and overflows onto floor when used.
51 Static dust accumulation observed along ventilation fan covers in the restrooms.
53 Maintenance tools stored idly on the ground; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
53 Premises Cleaning: - Mouse droppings observed under shelving in the storage area, next to the walk-in cooler in the kitchen, and in some locations of the floor perimeter of rear prep areas. - Grease and food debris accumulation under cooking equipment in the kitchen. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in coolers. - Still water observed on floor due to the overflowing indirect drain in the kitchen. - An open display freezer in the retail area is not in use.
54 Observed a light out under the exhaust hood in the kitchen.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Inspection Date: 07/25/2022

8 Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the meat prep area. *PIC provided soap.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *Employee cleaned and sanitized slicer during inspection.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in a walk-in cooler.
45 Cardboard, which is not a smooth and easily cleaned surface, observed lining floor in prep area.
45 -Prep sinks in the meat prep and seafood prep areas observed with leaking pipes. -Hot and cold handles reversed on the hand wash sink in the seafood area. PIC adjusted handles during inspection.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (chlorine) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers.
51 Static dust accumulation observed along ventilation fan covers in the restrooms.
53 Stained ceiling tiles, walls, floor tiles observed in prep areas.
1st Oriental Supermarket
1111 S 06th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
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