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Giant Food Store
2550 Grant Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
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Giant Food Store
2550 Grant Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 04/30/2025

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not accurate, nor accessible in: -Open display case in the produce section
36 Visible physical evidence of drain flies activity observed in the deli area.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 Milk crates being used for elevation of food in the Bakery Department and walk-in coolers/freezers in dry storage area which are not smooth and easily cleanable
45 4 unused chest refrigeration units.
47 The following were observed: -light Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of shelving units in Bakery Department, Deli Department, Meat Department area, and Produce Department areas -Ice accumulation around ceiling of walk-in freezers in Bakery Department, Meat Department -Static dust accumulation on fan guards in several walk-in coolers -Grease accumulation around food equipment and perimeters of floor in rear of Bakery Department
53 Unpainted gypsum wall in the dry storage area.
53 Static dust accumulation/debris observed around perimeters of floor in Dry Storage area, Bakery Department, Meat Department, Deli Department, Produce Department.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
Giant Food Store
2550 Grant Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 06/07/2024

8 Old food residue and utensils observed in two handwash sinks. **Person in charge removed it on site.
13 Packaged foods (Mushrooms) were being stored on top of fresh produce. **Person in charge removed it.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not accurate, nor accessible in: -Reach-in refrigeration unit in the Deli Department area -Closed display case in the Deli Department area
45 Milk crates being used for elevation of food in the Bakery Department and walk-in coolers/freezers in dry storage area which are not smooth and easily cleanable
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Chest cooler in the fish dept. walk-in unit was not in use.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of shelving units in Bakery Department, Deli Department, Meat Department area, and Produce Department areas -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/freezers and under-the-counter refrigeration units in all departments -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor and ceiling of walk-in freezers in Bakery Department, Meat Department, and Dry Storage area -Static dust accumulation on fan guards in Deli Department -Grease accumulation around food equipment and perimeters of floor in rear of Deli Department -Ice cream spilled on the floor of the walk in freezer
48 1-5 minute delay in hot water reaching peak demand of 100-110 degrees F in the following departments: -Meat Department -Produce Department
53 Hand wash sink in deli area needs to be resealed on the corners and nobs.
53 Unpainted gypsum wall in the dry storage area.
53 Static dust accumulation/debris observed around perimeters of floor in Dry Storage area, Bakery Department, Meat Department, Deli Department, Produce Department.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
53 3 mops observed not elevated for proper air dry in the dry storage area.
Giant Food Store
2550 Grant Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 01/08/2024

8 The hand wash sink in the Deli area was blocked by Meat boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Person in charge removed from the area.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in 2 areas, the dli area and bakery area. **Person in charge added papertowel.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the following areas: -Reach-in refrigeration unit in the Deli Department area -Closed display case in the Deli Department area -Reach-in freezer in Sushi Department area -Under-the-counter refrigeration unit in Sushi Department area
45 Milk crates being used for elevation of food in the Bakery Department, Deli Department area, and walk-in coolers/freezers in dry storage area which are not smooth and easily cleanable
45 The following was observed not in use: -A hot holding unit in the dry storage area (Pretzel factory). -Chest cooler near the kitchen area. -Meat slicer in deli area.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of shelving units in Bakery Department, Deli Department, Meat Department area, and Produce Department areas -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/freezers and under-the-counter refrigeration units in all departments -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor and ceiling of walk-in freezers in Bakery Department, Meat Department, and Dry Storage area -Static dust accumulation on fan guards in Deli Department -Grease accumulation around food equipment and perimeters of floor in rear of Deli Department
48 1-5 minute delay in hot water reaching peak demand of 100-110 degrees F in the following departments: -Meat Department -Produce Department
53 Food debris/residue, static dust accumulation/debris observed around perimeters of floor in Dry Storage area, Bakery Department, Meat Department, Deli Department, Produce Department, and Sushi Department areas.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
53 Unpainted gypsum wall in the dry storage area.
53 3 mops observed not elevated for proper air dry in the dry storage area.
53 Hand wash sink in deli area needs to be resealed on the corners and nobs.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease in the Deli Department area.
Giant Food Store
2550 Grant Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
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