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Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 09/17/2024

8 Utensils for cooking observed in handsink - removed
14 Cooking utensils observed in handsink - removed and cleaned at manual warewashing station
21 Expired baby food retail shelving - discarded
36 No door sweep present rear door by storage area
45 Severe ice accumulation interior of chest freezer rear storage area Leak/pooling water observed interior deli case Damaged door chest freezer rear storage area
45 Milk crates used as shelving Wooden pallets observed rear storage area
47 Clean interior of reach-in where juice spill observed
49 Unable to observe at time of inspection as basement is inaccessible
49 Handle/faucet not properly sealed restroom area handsink Leak observed from head of faucet prep area handsink Air gap and catch basin not observed at prep sink
53 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
53 Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
54 Rear storage area observed with dim lighting
54 Gaps observed between filters
81 The establishment sold tobacco products without checking ID. (6.14.2024)
Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/07/2023

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Note: PIC came at time of inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Note: Paper towel was provided during time of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(tuna salad and salad) located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Note: Date was provided during time of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food(deli meat and tuna salad) located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Note: Date was provided during time of inspection.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: chest freezers, drying rack and toaster.
45 Domestic microwave observed in food prep area.
45 Foil observed lining deli case.
47 Clean in the bottom of cold prep and beverage refrigerator. Remove dust from canned food and retail shelves.
51 Toilet room observed in need of cleaning.
53 General floor cleaning and organizing need in food prep and storage areas.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. vent inside toilet room observed with accumulation of dust Cleaning needed.
Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 12/21/2022

26 Window cleaner observed stored over ware washing sink and hanging from air drying rack. Window cleaner was immediately removed during the time of the inspection.
36 Door sweep is need at the door in the rear storage area.
45 -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: chest freezers.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
49 A one inch air gap is not provided at the catch basin.
49 Leak observed at the backflow prevention device in basement.
51 Air vent in bathroom is in need of cleaning to remove static dust.
53 -Floor tiles observed missing in toilet room. -Rear storage area's ceiling observed in disrepair. -Unapproved ceiling tile in the food prep/warewashing area. Note: surfaces should be non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean.
53 Floor are in need of cleaning behind and under equipment.
54 No light at the exhaust hood.
Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 12/19/2022

2 The food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require employee exclusion. Please refer to the sample health policy emailed with your 12/16/2022 report.
8 No handwashing sink is available near the water ice freezer.
14 Condiment squeeze bottles observed soiled; nozzles observed soiled.
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Freshly prepared sanitizer solution was still only 50 ppm. Third attempt yielded correct concentration.
14 Interior of the microwave observed soiled.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 44.4 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Some items on the right side of the deli case was higher than 41 degrees F. Instructed food employee to adjust the temperature of the unit.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, was not marked with the date it was opened. (tuna salad, coleslaw)
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. A probe thermometer is needed.
40 No food prep sink was observed for washing the cut vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers) observed in the cold prep refrigerator.
45 -The open display case is holding food above 41 degrees F. Instructed food employee to adjust the temperature. -The cold prep unit and deli case are holding food above 41 degrees F. The temperature of the cold prep unit was adjusted during the inspection. -Table holding grill is in disrepair. Table is leaning under the weight of the grill. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: chest freezers.
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Cleaning issues: -Gaskets on the cold holding unit doors soiled. -Build-up and debris observed on cold holding unit, lower compartment interior ceiling, shelves and walls. Black and white residue observed inside. -Ice build-up observed in chest freezers. -Exterior of chest freezer in the rear storage area observed soiled. Debris observed on interior rim beneath the door. -Rust and debris observed on the shelf beneath the prep table. -Debris and grease observed on the shelf beneath the table holding the flat grill. -Soiled crates used to elevate food items. -Heavy accumulation of debris on the table beneath the flat grill. -Exterior of condiment squeeze bottle observed soiled. Tray holding the bottles observed soiled. -Door observed off of the toilet room cabinet. -Debris and build-up observed on the cooking equipment.
49 An NSF approved, free-standing (4 legs), deep-basin sink with a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe is needed for food prep.
53 -Floor tiles observed missing in toilet room. -Rear storage area's ceiling observed in disrepair. -Unapproved ceiling tile in the food prep/warewashing area. Note: surfaces should be non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean.
53 Grime and debris observed at floor/wall junctures in the food prep/warewashing area. -Stained ceiling tiles observed in the rear storage area. -Debris and spills observed beneath pallets on the floor in the rear storage area; floor cleaning and mopping needed in rear storage room.
53 Mops stored on floor or inside of a container rather than elevated.
Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 12/16/2022

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
2 The food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require employee exclusion. Copy of sample health policy emailed with the report.
4 An employee's open beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrective action: Lid was placed on beverage during the inspection.
6 Insufficient amount of cold water at handwashing sink made it impossible to wash hands. Temperature of the water reached 150 degrees F with cold water on. Food employees instructed to wash hands at the garbage grinder sink until cold water is restored. Warm water must be available at handwashing sinks for proper handwashing.
8 Handwashing sink in the toilet room observed soiled.
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the toilet room. Instructed the food employee to provide soap. Upon returning to the store for exit interview, no soap was available in the toilet room.
8 No handwashing sink is available near the water ice freezer.
11 Expired baby food and juices observed on the shelf in the retail area. (Exp. 10/2022, 11/2022) -A half gallon of expired milk observed in the reach-in refrigerator in the retail area. Exp. 12/15 Corrective action: Items were removed from the retail area.
13 -Open containers of bacon were observed stored in the lower compartment of the cold prep refrigerator, below build-up and hanging debris on the interior ceiling of the unit. Food employee was instructed to cover the food.
14 -Employee's open beverage was observed on the cutting board at the sandwich station. Please clean and sanitize the cutting board. -Condiment squeeze bottle observed soiled; nozzles observed soiled.
14 -The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Instructed food employee to prepare fresh sanitizer. New sanitizer concentration was 50 ppm and not 200 to 400 ppm as required. -Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm.
14 Interior of the microwave observed soiled.
20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 48.7 to 55 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Food employee was instructed to discard food. -Eggs, yogurt, butter & cream cheese held at 47.7 to 56.8 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Food employees instructed to move items 50 F and below to a colder case. Upon Sanitarian's return to go over the inspection report, all food that was thrown away or moved to colder refrigerators was observed back in the dysfunctional open display case.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, was not marked with the date it was opened. (tuna salad, coleslaw)
40 No food prep sink was observed for washing the cut vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers) observed in the cold prep refrigerator.
45 -The open display case is holding food above 41 degrees F. Do not use the unit for any potentially hazardous food until it is fixed. -The cold prep unit and deli case are holding food slightly above 41 degrees F. -Table holding grill is in disrepair. Table is leaning under the weight of the grill. -Door on deli case lower compartment is hanging by one hinge. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: toaster & chest freezers.
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 -Crates used for elevation are not smooth and easy to clean. -Wood pallets observed in the storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. -Faux grass in the open display case is not smooth and easy to clean. -Cardboard observed in reach in refrigerator, interior of deli display case and on shelving units in the retail area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
47 Cleaning issues: -Gaskets on the cold holding unit doors soiled. -Build-up and debris observed on cold holding unit, lower compartment interior ceiling. -Ice build-up observed in chest freezers. -Exterior of chest freezer in the rear storage area observed soiled. Debris observed on interior rim beneath the door. -Rust and debris observed on the shelf beneath the prep table. -Debris and grease observed on the shelf beneath the table holding the flat grill. -Soiled crates used to elevate food items. -Heavy accumulation of debris on the table beneath the flat grill. -Debris observed at the bottom of the reach-in freezer. -Food debris observed in deli case door tracks. -Exterior of condiment squeeze bottle observed soiled. Tray holding the bottles observed soiled.
49 An NSF approved, free-standing (4 legs), deep-basin sink with a one inch air-gap at the drainage pipe is needed for food prep.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
53 -Accumulation of debris observed on the floor behind the chest freezer and food prep table in the food prep area. -Grime and water observed at floor/wall junctures behind the garbage grinder sink. -Stained ceiling tiles observed in the rear storage area. -Debris and spills observed beneath pallets on the floor in the rear storage area; floor cleaning and mopping needed in rear storage room.
53 -Floor tiles observed missing in toilet room. -Rear storage area's ceiling observed in disrepair. -Large hole in toilet room wall exposing sink pipes. -Unapproved ceiling tile in the food prep/warewashing area. Note: surfaces should be non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean.
53 Brooms and dust pans not elevated.
53 Mops stored on floor rather than elevated.
Federal Food Market
1946 Federal St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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