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Benner St Food Market
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Benner St Food Market
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 09/18/2024

14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces (Crevices). Corrective action: Person in charge 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.
14 Warewash Sink not clean to sight and properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment. Corrective action: Person in charge thoroughly cleaned and properly setup the warewash sink for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment prior to completion of inspection
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (water ice, deli meats & Sausages), located inside display case, reach-in freezer & chest freezer in food prep and retail areas, observed was not marked with the dates they were opened. Corrective action: An employee marked all water ice, deli meats & Sausages located inside display case, reach-in freezer & chest freezer in food prep and retail areas with the dates they were opened prior to completion of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Cut watermelons), prepared in the food facility, located inside deli display case observed not date marked. Corrective action: Person in charge marked all cut watermelons with the dates they were opened prior to completion of inspection.
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.
37 Boxed oils are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage /utility room.
41 Coffee station stirring spoon stored in a container of water, measured at 70 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 -Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation /support of cases of bottled water in rear storage / utility room, which does not enhance effective cleaning. -Cardboard lining over beverage storage shelving in rear storage /utility room. -Aluminum foils wrapped over food presser (on the griddle).
45 Observed a non NSF/ANSI approved microwave oven in rear storage / utility room.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonium compound (QUC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Observed Static dust and grease accumulation on filters under kitchen exhaust hood system.
47 -Ice build-up present inside retail area chest freezer. -Protective films present on a shelf inside the deli display case.
51 Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device. *Toilet rooms shall be enclosed. A toilet room located on the premises of a food facility shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
51 One of the light bulbs inside the restroom area observed not operational during inspection.
53 Debris present along floor perimeters of food prep and rear food storage/utility areas (underneath sinks & storage shelvings).
Benner St Food Market
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 07/07/2023

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge posted handwash reminder sign at handwash sink in the food prep area prior to completion of inspection.
21 Oened commercially processed ready to eat food (cut watermelons) located in the food prep area display case, observed not properly marked with the dates they were prepared/ transferred into small plastic containers. Corrective action : Person in charge marked all cut watermelons with the dates they were prepared / transferred into small plastic containers prior to completion of inspection.
41 Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 62 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation /support of beverages and bag of sugar in retail and food prep areas, does not enhance effective cleaning.
45 -Splash guards not installed between garbage grinder handwash sink food prep sink and 3-compartment sink. -The cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Ice build-up present inside retail area chest freezer. -Protective films present on a shelf inside the deli display case.
53 Cracked and unfinished gypsum ceiling in retail /food prep area.
53 Debris present along floor perimeter of rear food storage area.
Benner St Food Market Inc
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 05/10/2023

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided soap to handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : Person in charge 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 Oened 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 properly marked with the dates they were opened.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cut watermelons & fruit salads), prepared in the food facility, located in the display case , observed not date marked.
26 Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage along retail area floor perimeter (by a reach-in refrigeration unit). * Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of the retail area.
45 -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on a reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area. -The cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Plastic (soda) crates and raw wood surfaced platform being used for elevation /support of beverages and bag of sugar in retail and food prep areas, does not enhance effective cleaning.
46 Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice build-up present inside retail area chest freezer.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection and catch basin / air gap or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of vegetables, fruits and meats not present during inspection. * Variance application form issued on 8/15/2022. * For more information on how to apply for the variance; Contact Mr. Brian Shon, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA. 19104. Phone number (215) 685 -7499
51 Restroom area floor / wall junction base covings not in good repair.
53 -Mouse droppings and debris observed along floor perimeter of retail area. -Old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of food -prep and rear food storage area.
53 -Holes in retail area floor / wall junction (by a reach-in refrigeration unit). -Chipped flooring in retail area
53 Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated.
Milady's Food Market
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Inspection Date: 08/15/2022

1 Facility's food safety certified person was not present at start of inspection, he arrived prior to completion of inspection.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : A food 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), 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 A food employee marked all opened deli meats & sausages in food prep area display case with the dates they were opened prior to completion of inspection
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash (3-compartment) sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Plastic (soda & milk) crates being used for elevation, which does not enhance effective cleaning.
47 -Ice build-up present inside retail area chest freezer. -Static dust on fan covers inside a retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection and catch basin / air gap or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of vegetables, fruits and meats not present during inspection. * Variance application form issued on 8/15/2022. * For more information on how to apply for the variance; Contact Mr. Brian Shon, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA. 19104. Phone number (215) 685 -7499
51 Restroom door was not self-closing.
51 Observed a hole in restroom area floor / wall junction.
53 Debris observed along floor perimeter of the rear food storage /utility area.
Milady's Food Market
4000 Benner St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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