Inspection Report

Alexander Supermarket
4035 Lancaster Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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Alexander Supermarket
4035 Lancaster Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Inspection Date: 01/07/2025

13 Uncovered foods observed inside cold prep cooler.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible for hot foods on steam table and inside closed display case.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 - Spoon for stirring coffee observed in a cup of room temperature water.
45 - Ambient air temperature of sandwich prep refrigeration unit was 60 degrees F. - Domestic non-NSF ANSI reach-in freezer observed in the kitchen area. - Under counter refrigerator used as dry storage. - Kick plate missing on closed display case. - Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 - Seal or paint bare wooden shelving units observed in the basement storage area and front retail shelving. - Bare wood which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment in basement. - Milk crate elevation observed in the walk-in freezer and retail area. - Cardboard lining observed under chip storage.
47 - Food debris observed under grill area. Cleaning is needed. - Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezers.
53 - Cracked/broken floor tiles observed throughout. - Hole observed in ceiling.
53 Mop observed drying inside mop bucket.
Alexander Supermarket
4035 Lancaster Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Inspection Date: 06/15/2023

11 Observed 3 expired "Gerber" baby juice-white grape. -Juices removed from the retail shelf.
20 * sliced tomatoes, cheese, deli meat and sliced turkey bacon was held between *55.4-64.9 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
45 Seal or paint bare wooden shelving units observed in the basement storage area and front retail shelving. -Bare wood which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment in basement. Milk crate elevation observed in the walk-in freezer and retail area.
45 - Ambient air temperature of sandwich prep refrigeration unit was 60 degrees F. - Domestic non-NSF ANSI reach-in freezer observed in the kitchen area. - Under counter refrigerator used as dry storage. - Kick plate missing on closed display case.
47 Ice accumulation observed along the doorway of the walk-in freezer.
53 Cracked/broken floor tiles observed throughout.
Alexander Supermarket
4035 Lancaster Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Inspection Date: 12/28/2022

6 Observed the handwash reminder sign at the food prep sink. -Hand wash reminder sign relocated.
8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by pots and not accessible at all times for employee use. -The pots were removed during the time of inspection.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Handwash reminder sign provided.
14 No sink stoppers observed at the 3 basin warewash sink. -Sink stoppers were provided.
45 Seal or paint bare wooden shelving units observed in the basement storage area and front retail shelving. -Bare wood which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment in basement.
45 - Domestic non-NSF ANSI reach-in freezer observed in the kitchen area. - Under counter refrigerator used as dry storage. - Kick plate missing on closed display case.
53 Cracked/broken floor tiles observed throughout.
53 Clean the floors behind/under the flat top grill and fryer due to food debris and grease observed.
58 1. A walk-in freezer was observed installed in the rear of the store. 2. Steam table -Please submit plans. Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. A completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, showing all design features, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the, Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/FoodProtection/NewFoodBusinesses.html. 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: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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4035 Lancaster Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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