Inspection ReportRelated Reports A & J Grocery
1258 Pratt St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/08/2025
4 An open employee's beverage container (juice)was observed inside deli display case in the food preparation area.
Corrective action: Person in charge removed the open employee's beverage container(juice) from the deli display case during inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection.
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.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats & sausages), located inside food prep area display case observed not marked with the dates they were opened.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cut pineapples & tuna salad) , prepared in the food facility, located in the retail area open display case and food prep area deli display case,observed not date marked.
34 Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside retail area display case for holding hot food.
35 Prepackaged styrofoam cups with ice inside front retail area chest freezer 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 in the along floor perimeter of basement food storage area (underneath shelvings and under sewage pipe).
37 Observed beverages, boxes of snacks and other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food slicer table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Coffee station stirring spoons stored in a container of water measured at 67 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation /storage of beverages, produce, boxed oils and other food related items in retail and basement food prep / storage areas.
45 -Non NSF/ ANSI approved reach-in freezer units (Frigidaire) and 1 chest freezer (Montgomery ward) observed in use in basement area.
-Kickplate not present on deli display case in the food preparation area.
-Non ANSI / NSF approved utensil drying rack over 3-compartment sink.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration during inspection.
46 One of three sink stoppers at warewash (3-compartment) sink not ineffective.
47 -Ice build-up present inside chest freezers in basement and retail areas.
-Rust / corrosion inside the chest freezer in food prep area.
-Static dust on fan covers inside the cold-prep refrigeration unit.
-Beverage spillage on bottom shelving in basement area.
49 No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility
(mop) sink's faucet in basement area.
51 Static dust accumulation on ceiling mounted ventilation fan cover. the restroom area.
52 Observed uncovered trash containers in front and side outdoor area.
53 -Water-stained / damaged ceiling tiles in retail area.
-Holes in ceiling and walls in warewashing and food prep areas.
53 -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area (underneath shelvings & under sewage pipe).
-Cardboard boxes and debris of trash on basement area floor.
-Debris present on steps leading into the basement area.
-Beverage spillage on floor in basement area.
54 Static dust on ceiling mounted ventilation covers and ceiling in food preparation area.
A & J Grocery
1258 Pratt St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 02/22/2024
8 Old food residue observed inside the handwash sink in food prep area.
Corrective action : A food employee cleaned to remove old food residue from the food prep area handwash sink during inspection.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
Corrective action : An employee dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer prior to completion of inspection.
* Food slicer should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats, sausages, tuna salad, cut pineapples and seafood salad), located in the deli display and open display cases, observed not marked with the dates they were opened /prepared / transferred into small plastic containers.
Corrective action : A food employee marked deli meats, sausages, tuna salad, seafood salad and cut pineapples) inside deli display and open display cases with the dates they were opened /prepared / transferred into small plastic containers prior to completion of inspection.
37 Observed cases of bottled water and canned tomato sauces not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and basement areas.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Coffee stirring spoons stored in a container of water measured at 82 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 -Raw wood surfaced shelvings being used for storage in basement area.
-Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation /storage of beverages, produce, boxed oils and other food related items in retail and basement food prep / storage areas.
-Cardboard lining over bottom shelving of the griddle table stand in food prep area.
-Cardboard lining over a chest freezer in basement area.
45 -Non NSF/ ANSI approved reach-in refrigeration/freezer units (Kenmore) , 1 chest freezer (Montgomery ward) and 1 domestic microwave (Oster) observed in use in basement area.
-Damaged lid on a basement area chest freezer.
53 -Debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area (underneath shelvings.
-Splattered on wall in food prep area (above the chest freezer).
-Debris present on steps leading into the basement area.
53 Brooms and dustpan not stored elevated.
A & J Grocery
1258 Pratt St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 01/06/2023
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed inside a food preparation area deli display case.
Corrective action : Person in charge removed the employee's open beverage container from food prep area display case and discarded it during inspection.
8 Old food residue and utensils observed in the food prep area handwash sink.
Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue and utensils from the food prep area handwash sink during inspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats & sausages) , located in the food prep area display case, and held more than 48 hours,Observed not marked with the dates they were opened.
Corrective action : Person in charge marked all deli meats & sausages in food prep area display case with the dates they were opened prior to completion of inspection.
37 Observed plantains, onions and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cold-prep refrigeration unit's countertop and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Coffee stirring spoons stored in a container of water measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 -Raw wood surfaced shelvings being used for storage in basement area.
-Plastic (milk & soda) crates being used for elevation /storage of beverages, sugar, boxed oils and other food related items in retail and basement food storage areas.
-Cardboard lining over bottom shelving of the griddle table stand in food prep area.
45 -Non NSF/ ANSI approved reach-in refrigeration/freezer units (Westinghouse), 1 chest freezer (Montgomery ward) and 1 domestic microwave observed in use in basement area.
-Duct-taped lid on a basement area chest freezer.
47 Ice-build up and debris present inside chest freezer and reach-in freezer in food prep and basement areas.
51 The restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device.
53 Observed a water-stained ceiling tile in rear retail area.
53 Beverage splattered on basement area floor (underneath shelving).
53 Broom and dustpan not stored elevated.
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