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Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 11/06/2024

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding food sources and temperature control. Note: The person in charge was instructed to source the food products from approved sources.
8 Soap was not observed in the toilet room. Note: The person in charge was instructed to provide soap in the toilet room.
9 Prepared pastries and jarred vegetables/sauces are not from an approved source. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove them from the store.
9 Safe handling labels were not observed on the packaged meat and poultry. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food from sale.
9 Address, facility name, and product were not observed on the meat, poultry, and fish. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the products from sale.
13 Raw meat, fish, and poultry were observed commingling in the walk-in cooler. Note: The person in charge was instructed to separate the different products.
13 Unclean cutting boards were observed in the rear. Note: The person in charge was instructed to replace the cutting boards.
14 Mold was observed on the interior of the ice machine. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the ice and clean the ice machine.
20 Sliced vegetables and raw meat were observed at 65 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to discard the food.
31 The open display case was observed at 65 degrees F.
35 Prepackaged foods from bulk containers were not labeled properly.
36 Flies were observed in the facility.
36 A screen door was not observed at the rear door.
37 A goat carcass was observed less than six inches from the floor in the walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on sinks and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Cardboard observed lining shelves in the retail area. Crates are being used for elevation in the walk-in box.Raw wood pallets being used for elevation in the walk-in boxes
45 The rear door is damaged. Walk in cooler door did not close.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Unclean refrigeration units, and tables in the butchery area.
47 The interior of the walk-in cooler is unclean. Debris was observed in the basement.
49 A spigot was not observed at the three-compartment sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to use the sprayer to fill the basins for sanitizing.
50 Condensation was observed leaking around the walk in freezer by the broken water pump.
51 Restroom doors were not self-closing.
52 Clutter and waste were observed near the rear entrance.
53 Clutter and trash were observed in the basement.
53 Acoustic ceiling tiles were observed in the butcher area.
53 Gaps were observed around walls in the butcher area. The floor in the butcher area is not waterproof and has become uncleanable. Note: The person has thirty days to remove the flooring in the rear butcher area.
54 Dust was observed accumulating in the ventilation.
Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 01/04/2023

14 Stoppers were not available at the warewashing sink. Stoppers were provided.
45 Observations: - Cardboard observed lining shelves in the retail area - Crates being used for elevation in the walk-in box - Raw wood pallets being used for elevation in the walk-in boxes
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
48 Cold water was not available at the handwash sink in the employee restroom.
51 Restroom doors were not self-closing.
51 Observations: - Sink needs to be resealed to the adjoining wall. - Missing ceiling tile in one of the restrooms - Cobwebs observed in one restroom; general cleaning needed.
53 Gaps observed around utility lines in the ceiling of the prep area.
53 General cleaning is needed in the basement due to food debris observed on the shelves.
Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 11/02/2022

36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: - Roaches observed in the prep area - Flies observed in the prep area
45 Observations: - Cardboard observed lining shelves in the retail area and refrigerator - Crates being used for elevation in the retail
45 Observations: - Non-ANSI certified freezers and coolers observed and in use in the basement and prep area
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
51 Restroom doors were not self-closing.
51 Sink needs to be resealed to the adjoining wall.
53 Wall seams in the prep area were not tightly sealed. Hole/damaged tiles were observed in the ceiling of the prep area.
Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 09/13/2022

1 Certified person was not present at the start of inspection. They later arrived. 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.
13 Raw beef was stored above produce in the walk-in cooler. Produce was removed.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: - Roaches observed in the prep area and rear storage room - Flies observed in the rear storage/prep area
45 Observations: - Cardboard observed lining shelves in the retail area and refrigerator - Crates being used for elevation in the retail and walk-in cooler
45 Observations: - Non-ANSI certified freezers observed and in use in the basement - Defective walk-in box was observed in the basement - Cracked glass on the closed display case
47 Ice accumulation observed in the freezers.
51 Restroom doors were not self-closing.
51 Sink needs to be resealed to the adjoining wall.
53 Wall seams in the prep area were not tightly sealed. Hole was observed in the ceiling of the rear storage room.
54 Bulbs need to be replaced in the walk-in cooler.
Kuttanadu Supermarket
8923 Krewstown Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 08/02/2022

1 Certified person was not present at the start of inspection. They later arrived. 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.
11 Visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods: gnawed bags of food observed in the retail area and basement. Bag in the retail area was discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed: - Mouse droppings observed on shelves in the retail area and basement - Gnawed bags of food in the basement and retail area - Flies observed in the rear storage and basement area
36 Gaps observed under/along the basement door does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food boxes (bananas) in the basement observed not elevated at least 6 inches off of the ground.
45 Observations: - Cardboard observed lining shelves in the retail area and refrigerator - Crates being used for elevation in the retail and walk-in cooler
45 Domestic freezer observed in the basement.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Food debris and residue observed in the walk-in coolers in the basement and prep area.
51 Sink needs to be resealed to the adjoining wall.
51 Restroom doors were not self-closing.
53 The following observations were made: - Dusty vents in walk-in-cooler. - Water on flooring surface throughout prep area. - Heavy ice accumulation in ice cream freezer.
54 Bulbs need to be replaced in the walk-in cooler.
54 Light shields were missing in the prep area.
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