Inspection ReportRelated Reports Asante African Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 04/10/2025
1 The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate.
*Person of charge showed receipt of City of Philadelphia food safety certificate.
35 The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names.
36 Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
45 -Buckets and plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail and basement area.
-Cardboard lining used for retail areas shelving unit.
-Cardboard lining utilized on floor surfaces in basement area.
45 Basement chest freezers lids were observed in disrepair.
45 Non NSF approved microwave (Panasonic) observed in the facility.
47 -Ice build up observed in all of the facilities chest freezer units.
-Food debris observed in all of the refrigeration units.
51 -The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom.
-Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
-Broken floor tiles observed in the facilities restroom.
53 Drying mop observed not stored and elevated in basement entrance area.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Cracked floor observed in the ware washing area and throughout the facility.
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
-Water-stained / splattered on ceiling in retail areas.
53 Clutter observed in the facilities basement.
54 Flickering light observed in the back of the retail facility.
Asante African Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 03/11/2025
1 The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certification only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia's food safety certificate. *Application issued on 3-11-25.
36 Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
45 Kickplate not present on the front service area reach in refrigeration unit.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Cracked floor observed in the ware washing area.
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
-Water-stained / splattered on ceiling in retail areas.
53 Brooms and dust-pan not elevated in kitchen area.
53 Drying mop observed not stored and elevated in basement entrance area.
Asante Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 01/29/2025
1 The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certification only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia's food safety certificate. *Application issued on 1-29-25.
8 Soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink inside the restroom area.
35 The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names.
36 - Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
39 Wiping cloth observed on kitchen surface area.
**(d) General cleanliness. Wet wiping cloths used with a freshly made sanitizing solution and dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
45 - Buckets and plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail and basement area.
45 Kickplate not present on the front service area reach in refrigeration unit.
47 - Ice accumulation observed in one of the chest freezer near the entrance.
51 The following observations were noted:
-The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom.
-Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
-Clutter located in toilet room -Does not allow for proper cleaning method.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Cracked floor observed in the ware washing area.
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
-Water-stained / splattered on ceiling in retail areas.
53 Brooms and dust-pan not elevated in kitchen area.
53 Drying mop observed not stored and elevated in basement entrance area.
Asante Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 09/14/2023
1 The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 9/14/2023.
36 - Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
45 - Buckets and plastic crates used for food elevation in the retail and basement area.
45 The following observations were noted:
- One loose light in the retail area.
- Missing kickplate observed on reach-in freezer unit in the retail area.
47 - Ice accumulation observed in one of the chest freezer near the entrance.
51 The following observations were noted:
-The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom.
-Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Cracked floor observed in the ware washing area.
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area.
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area and ware washing area
Asante Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 07/18/2023
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies in the warewashing area and house flies in the basement area) observed during inspection.
45 - Plastic crates and buckets used for food elevation in the retail and basement area.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Missing kickplates observed on reach-in freezer units in the retail area.
-Loose rubber door gaskets /damaged lids observed on the two chest freezers in the basement area.
47 The following observations were noted:
-Rust observed on the outer surfaces of several chest freezers in the basement.
-Residue observed on the bottom shelves in the reach-in freezers in the retail area.
- Dusty and soiled gaskets on reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators retail area.
- Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer with eggplants.
51 The following observations were noted:
-Missing ceiling tiles observed in the bathroom.
-Cracked caulking observed on the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Dust, debris and spider webs observed on floor perimeters/corners behind equipment in the retail area and basement area.
-The floor in the retail area is in need of cleaning.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility.
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area and basement area.
-Missing ceiling tiles observed in the retail area and basement area
-Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
Asante Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Inspection Date: 07/21/2022
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the prep area.
Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection.
13 Uncovered dry food observed in the basement area.
Person in charge covered the dry foods during inspection.
36 Gaps observed around door perimeters at the back door where outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 The following observations were noted:
-Missing kickplates observed on reach-in freezer units in the retail area.
-Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in chest freezers in the basement.
47 The following observations were observed:
-Two chest freezers observed with damaged lids in the basement area.
-Rust observed on the outer surfaces of the chest freezers in the basement.
-Residue and debris observed on the bottom shelves in the reach-in freezers in the retail area.
-Dust accumulation observed on the shelves in the retail area.
51 The following observations were noted:
-Missing ceiling tiles observed in the bathroom.
-Cracked caulking observed on the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Clutter observed in the basement area.
-Dust, debris and small dead insects observed on floor perimeters/corners behind equipment in the retail area and basement area.
-Spider webs observed on floor surfaces and behind the chest freezers in the basement area.
53 The following observations were noted:
-Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area and basement area.
-Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility.
-Missing ceiling tiles observed in the retail area, basement and stairway leading to the basement.
-Damaged flooring tiles observed in the retail area.
-Missing base coving observed in the warewashing area.
Asante Market
9817 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
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