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21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
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21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/30/2025

14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
14 Warewash (3-compartment) sink not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment; Observed Rinse - Wash - Sanitize setup instead of Wash - Rinse - Sanitize. Corrective action : Sanitarian educated the person in charge on how to properly setup the 3-compartment sink for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment; Observed a returned demonstration of Wash - Rinse and sanitize setup prior to completion of inspection.
34 Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside display case for holding hot food (pastelillos).
35 Prepackaged styrofoam cups with ice inside front retail and food prep area chest freezers are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (cockroaches) observed inside shelving in cashier service area and on floor inside a closet in the food prep area.
41 -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with potato fries inside chest freezer in food prep area. -Scooper handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (sugar) in the food prep area.
41 Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 78 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevations / support of Chest freezers and beverages in food preparation and basement areas.
47 -Ice build-up inside chest freezer in basement food storage area. -Spillage and debris present on shelvings and platforms being used for storage in basement area.
49 Backflow prevention device not observed on hose bibb water connection underneath / garbage grinder handwash sink and warewash sink.
49 A utility (Mop) sink not observed in the facility.
53 Debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement.
21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 03/03/2025

1 Facility's food safety certified person not present at start of inspection, he arrived prior to completion of inspection.
20 Boxes of eggs in stored food area floor and shelf were held 68 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action : Person in charge immediately removed all boxes of out of temperature egg from the facility during inspection.
35 Prepackaged styrofoam cups with ice inside front retail and food prep area chest freezers are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
37 Beverages and other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area.
45 Plastic (soda & milk) crates being used for elevations / support of Chest freezers, beverages and other food related items in food prep retail and basement areas.
45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : One food prep area chest freezer (Magic chef) and domestic utensil drying /storage over warewash sink.
47 -Ice build-up inside chest freezers in food prep and basement areas. -Spillage and debris present on shelvings and platforms being used for storage in basement area.
52 Several bags of trash not stored in lidded containers in front outdoor refuse ground.
53 Debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement.
54 Static dust accumulation present inside one of the reatil area floor ventilation covers.
21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 02/28/2025

13 Debris and grime observed inside the food prep sink.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
19 Pastelillos inside display case for holding hot food were held at 102-106 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
34 Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside display case for holding hot food (pastelillos).
35 Prepackaged styrofoam cups with ice inside front retail and food prep area chest freezers are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeters of food prep and restroom areas and inside the food prep area storage closet.
37 Beverages, boxes of snacks, boxes of muffins and other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area and food preparation areas.
39 Moist wiping cloth observed lying on prep table /food slicer table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Plastic (soda & milk) crates being used for elevations / support of Chest freezers, beverages and other food related items in food prep retail and basement areas.
45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : One food prep area chest freezer (Magic chef) and domestic utensil drying /storage over warewash sink. -Display case for holding hot food is not being maintained at temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above as required.
47 -Ice build-up inside chest freezers in food prep and basement areas. -Spillage and debris present on shelvings and platforms being used for storage in basement area. -Static dust on fan covers inside retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation cover inside the restroom area. -Mouse droppings and debris observed along floor perimeter inside the restroom area (by toilet commode).
53 Bags of trash and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement. -Mouse droppings and debris observed along floor perimeters of food preparation area, retail area and storage closet in food prep area (underneath /behind chest freezer, cooking equipment).
53 Brooms and dustpans observed not stored elevated in food prep and basement areas.
53 Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
54 Static dust accumulation present inside reatil area floor ventilation covers.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products (cigarettes) inside built-in cabinetry drawer in cashier's service area without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 2/28/2025. ***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 #6481384-0 issued on 2/28/2025.
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

14 Warewash ( 3-compartment ) sink not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment; Observed Rinse - Wash - Sanitize setup instead of Wash - Rinse - Sanitize. Corrective action : Sanitarian educated the person in charge on how to properly setup the warewash (3-compartment) sink, a return demonstration of Wash - Rinse - Sanitize setup was observed prior to completion of inspection.
34 Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside display case for holding hot food (pastelillos).
45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : domestic utensil drying /storage over warewash sink.
52 Cardboard boxes and bags of trash in basement area observed not stored in lidded containers.
53 -Cracked, unfinished, rough surfaced gypsum ceiling in retail area. -Unfinished gypsum wall and ceiling surfaces along stairway leading into the basement area.
53 Cardboard boxes, bags of trash and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement.
54 Static dust accumulation present inside reatil area floor ventilation covers.
21 Deli Grocery Inc
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

4 An open employee's beverage containers (Coca-Cola &bottled water) was observed inside the deli display case in food preparation area.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200- 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action : Sanitarian advised person in charge to add more quarternary ammonium compound tablets to the sanitizing solution, which was measured at 300 ppm prior to completion of inspection.
20 Cheese, mayonnaise, cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes in food prep area cold-prep refrigeration unit were held at 58-63 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
26 Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter inside storage closet in kitchen food prep area. *Rodent bait stations: Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
34 Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside display case for holding hot food (pastelillos).
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed on shelvings and along floor perimeter inside storage closet in kitchen food prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloth observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 3 chest freezers (Haier & Magic chef), 1 George Foreman grill, 1 Westinghouse microwave oven, domestic utensil drying /storage racks and 1 domestic toaster oven (Bella) present in food prep area. -Cold-Prep refrigeration unit in kitchen food prep area was not being maintained at temperatures of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below as required. -Cracked plexiglass in the display case for holding hot food.
47 -Mouse droppings and debris observed on shelvings inside storage closet in kitchen food prep area. -Ice build-up inside kitchen food prep area chest freezer. -Static dust on fan covers inside retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
53 -Debris along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement. -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeters of kitchen food prep area and inside the storage closet.
53 -Unfinished gypsum and rough surfaced ceiling in retail area. -Unfinished gypsum wall and ceiling surfaces along stairway leading into the basement area.
54 Static dust accumulation present inside reatil area floor ventilation covers.
54 Light bulb inside the display case for holding hot food is not shielded from breakage.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer's Permit. Observed tabacco products inside drawers in cashier's service area without tobacco retailers permit during inspection of 10/25/2023. ***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 #6467695-3 issued on 10/25/2023.
JV Deli Market
1500 Sellers St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 06/01/2022

45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 2 chest freezers (Haier), 1 George Foreman grill, 1 GE microwave oven, domestic utensil drying /storage racks, 1 domestic toaster oven & a 2-burner portable electric stove present in food prep area. -One display case for holding hot food in front food prep / service area observed not operational during inspection.
47 -Corrosion present on bottom storage shelving in food prep area -Ice build-up inside food prep area chest freezers.
49 The designated food preparation sink's waste drian line is directly connected instead of being indirectly plumbed with a catch basin and air gap as required.
53 -Rough surfaced ceiling in retail area. -Unfinished gypsum wall and ceiling surfaces along stairway leading into the basement area.
53 Debris along floor perimeter of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement.
54 Some fluorescent lights in retail area observed not operational during inspection.
54 Fluorescent lights in the retail area are not shielded from breakage.
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1500 Sellers St
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