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A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
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A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 08/13/2024

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Note: Signed provided during time of inspection.
11 Beechnut sweet carrots expired 5/1/24. Note: Beechnut baby food removed from shelf during time of inspection.
14 Improper warewashing sequence setup at the warewashing sink. Note: PIC setup sinks properly to wash, rinse, sanitize.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm. Note: More sanitizer added during time of inspection.
21 Opened commercially, bacon, processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Note: Dates provided.
45 - Domestic deep freezer is not NSF/ANSI approved. - Deep freezer observed in need of repair.
51 Floors observed in need of cleaning. Toilet observed in need of cleaning.
53 Water observed on floor in the basement.
54 Lights under the ventilation hood are not shielded from breakage.
A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 03/15/2024

13 - Uncovered Burger Patties observed inside Deep Freezer * Prep Area Deep Freezer
20 - Food ( Eggs, Cheese, Mayo, Sliced Tomatoes, Shredded Lettuce) was held at 58.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. - Internal Temps of Lettuce observed at 52.0 degrees (Lowest Temp Recorded) - Internal Temp of Sliced Tomatoes observed at 53.9 degrees (Lowest Temp Recorded) Note: Cold Prep Unit could have been in defrost mode per employee
36 - Front door observed not properly closing
39 - Moist wiping cloths observed lying on "Leader" Cold Prep Unit in Prep Area
45 - Domestic Food Equipment observed (Open Unit and Deep Freezer) - Remove all unused/defective equipment in basement - Remove unused equipment and tools from Top of 4 door Freezer Unit in Rear Retail Area - " Leader" Cold Prep Unit in Prep Area observed at 58.6 degrees * PIC stated a repairman is aware of defective Cold Unit and will use Deli Display Case - Meat slicer table observed blocking last 2 doors to Deli Display Case * Must be assessable at all times - Cardboard lining observed on Retail Shelving
47 - Defrost Deep Freezer in Prep Area - Clean Toaster/Spice Storage Shelf in Prep Area * Old food debris
51 - Non self closing restroom door observed * Remove wire from in between door
53 - Clean water from basement floor
53 - Repair holes throughout walls * Basement Stairs Area and Walls
54 - Clean grease from exhaust hood
A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

6 - Repair Prep Area Hand Sink (Missing Nozzles) * Employees must go under sink and turn nozzles for water to work (Not properly functioning) Note: Hot and Cold Water observed - No soap observed at Prep Area Hand Sink (COS) Manager added soap - Paper towel dispenser observed jammed (Corrective Action Taken) Manger appeared to fix jam, but inspector could not receive paper towels from dispenser when trying to dry hands
8 - Repair Prep Area Hand Sink (Missing Nozzles) * Employees must go under sink and turn nozzles for water to work (Not properly functioning) Note: Hot and Cold Water observed
8 - No soap observed at Prep Area Hand Sink (COS) Manager added soap - Paper towel dispenser observed jammed (Corrective Action Taken) Manger appeared to fix jam, but inspector could not receive paper towels from dispenser when trying to dry hands
13 * Variance Needed Food Colander Usage at 3 basin sink (No Food Prep Sink) Please call 215-685-7499 (Plan Review Department)
21 - Non date marked Sliced Mangos observed inside Open Cold Unit
36 - Front door observed open without screen protection (COS) Front door was closed - Seal opening in basement directly in front of fan blowing air into street * Does not protect against unwanted vermin
36 - Small amount of gnats observed inside Prep Area * Inside 3 Basin Sink
37 - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor * Kitchen floor under 3 basin sink (Plantains) - Milk crates used to elevate beverages in basement
39 - Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-bay sink and not stored in sanitizing solution - Moist cloth observed stored on Hand Sink in Prep Area
42 - Non NSF approved drying rack observed
45 - Domestic Food Equipment observed (Open Unit and Deep Freezer) - Steel Wool observed inside small domestic buckets inside 3 basin sink - Repair Prep Area Hand Sink (Missing Nozzles) * Employees must go under sink and turn nozzles for water to work (Not properly functioning) Note: Hot and Cold Water observed - Remove all unused/defective equipment in basement
45 - Raw wood food storage observed in basement
45 - Domestic Microwave observed in basement
49 - The facility lacks an indirectly plumbed food prep sink * Variance Needed Food Colander Usage at 3 basin sink (No Food Prep Sink) Please call 215-685-7499 (Plan Review Department)
53 - Clean spider webs from Coffee Filter Storage in basement - Clean water from basement floor
54 - Clean dust from restroom vent
A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 11/29/2022

8 The hand washing sink was blocked by a cutting board, cups, and various utensils. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
8 The hand wash sink in the food prep area lacked a hand wash sign. . A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. -The hand wash sink lacked disposable paper towels and soap. Corrective action was not taken during the inspection.
21 Cheeses and deli meats opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed cold prep unit, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action was not taken during the inspection.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-bay sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 The magic chef chest freezer is non ANSI/NSF approved.
49 The facility lacks an indirectly plumbed food prep sink.
53 The ceiling in the food prep area observed peeling and in disrepair.
53 Brooms in the food prep area were not stored on a utility rack.
53 Mop observed stored on food prep floor and not hung for proper air drying.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 Lights under the hood are not shielded from breakage.
58 The facility has installed a open display refrigerator.
59 Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, 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 Philadelphia 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. Facility has a new open display refrigerator, floors, wall structures. The facility has to submit plans for the open display refrigerator unit.
A & T Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 07/26/2022

8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. The person in charge removed the items from the hand wash sink.
21 Cheeses and deli meats opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked all items during the time of inspection.
37 Box of plantains are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area.
45 The microwave in the food prep area is non ANSI/NSF approved.
45 One in operable reach in refrigerator observed in the retail area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor QAT or Chlorine sanitizer concentration.
49 A leak observed beneath the handwash sink (under garbage grinder).
51 The employee restroom lacked disposable paper towels. The person in charge provided paper towels to the restroom.
53 -Debris and grease observed on the floor behind the cooking equipment. -Debris observed on the floors of the basement food storage area.
53 Mop stored on basement floor and not hung for proper air drying.
59 Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, 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 Philadelphia 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. Facility has a new open display refrigerator, floors, wall structures.
A & L Deli Grocery
700 S 59th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
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