Inspection ReportRelated Reports A Plus #2025
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/24/2025
A Plus #2025
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024
8 Paper towels not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the food prep area prior to completion of inspection.
37 Beverages,boxed oil and a plastic container with snacks are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage area and inside the walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -Aluminum foils wrapped over a food presser in food prep area.
-Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation inside the walk-in freezer and in retail area.
45 -A retail area 3-door reach-in refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection.
-One of the walk-in freezer fan guards not present.
47 -Debris present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler.
-Ice build-up present on the walk-in freezer compressor cooling lines, interior and exterior door frame.
-Ice and other debris present on floor inside the walk-in freezer.
-Static dust on some fan covers inside the walk-in cooler.
49 Rear area water inlet line filters observed not marked with the service dates
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present.
* A variance application PR #24-0849 received and currently awaiting field review.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation fan cover in restroom area.
-Dried dirty rough surfaced caulking over the handwash sink in restroom area.
-Loose hanging ceiling ventilation fan fixture in the restroom area.
51 Urinal inside the restroom area marked out of order.
53 Observed water-stained ceiling tiles in rear storage, retail and cashier / food /service areas.
53 -Dead cockroaches on glue traps and debris present along floor perimeters of warewashing and retail areas (around ATM machine and underneath warewash sink /grease trap).
-Unused equipment, unnecessary items and debris present along floor perimeter of the 2nd floor storage area.
53 Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in the warewashing area.
53 Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
A Plus
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 09/06/2024
1 Facility's food safety certified person not present at start of inspection, he arrived prior to completion of inspection.
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed inside cold-prep refrigeration unit in the food preparation area.
Corrective action : An employee removed the open employee's beverage container from the cold-prep refrigeration unit in food prep area during inspection.
8 Paper towels not available at handwash sink in the warewashing area.
Corrective action : An employee provided paper towels to handwash sink in the warewashing area during inspection.
14 Slicers have accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats & sausages), located inside food prep area deli display case, and held more than 48 hours,observed not marked with the dates they were opened.
36 -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (cockroaches) observed on shelving inside retail area cabinetry during inspection.
-Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) on floor underneath retail area handwash sink's cabinetry.
37 Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage area.
45 -Aluminum foils wrapped over a food presser in food prep area.
-Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation inside the walk-in freezer.
45 -A retail area 3-door reach-in refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection.
-One of the walk-in freezer fan guards not present.
47 -Puddle of water present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler.
-Ice build-up present around door exterior frame for the walk-in freezer.
-Ice and other debris present on floor inside the walk-in freezer.
-Static dust on some fan covers inside the walk-in cooler.
47 Grease dripping from underneath the kitchen exhaust hood system.
49 Rear area water inlet line filters observed not marked with the service dates
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present.
* A variance application PR #24-0849 received and currently awaiting field review.
51 Urinal inside the restroom area marked out of order.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation fan cover in restroom area.
-Dried dirty rough surfaced caulking over the handwash sink in restroom area.
-Loose hanging ceiling ventilation fan fixture in the restroom area.
53 Observed water-stained ceiling tile in cashier / food /service area.
53 -Grease and debris present on floor around cooking equipment.
-Dead cockroaches on glue traps and debris on the floor underneath food prep area handwash sink's cabinetry and around the retail price ATM machine.
-Mouse droppings and debris on floor underneath retail area handwash sink's cabinetry.
53 Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in the warewashing area.
53 Mop on floor and not stored elevated to properly air-dry in warewashing area.
A Plus
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 05/23/2024
1 Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a Food manager Program completion course certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 5-23-2024.
8 Paper towels not available at the warewahing area handwash sink.
Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in warewashing area.
14 Slicers have accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
45 Aluminum foils wrapped over a food presser in food prep area.
47 -Patches of ice, and other present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler.
-Corrosion present on floor inside the walk-in freezer.
-Ice build-up present around door exterior frame for the walk-in freezer.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present. * A variance application form reissued on 5-23-2024.
For more information on how to apply for the variance; Contact Mr. Brian Shon, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19153. Phone number (215) 685 - 7499.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation fan cover in restroom area.
-Dried dirty rough surfaced caulking over the handwash sink in restroom area.
53 Holes in wall underneath the warewash (3-compartment) sink.
A Plus
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 04/15/2024
8 The handwash sink in the warewashing area was blocked by cardboard box and not accesible at all times for employee use.
Corrective action : Person in charge removed the cardboard box from the handwash sink in warewashing area during inspection.
8 -Paper towels not available at handwash sink in the warewashing area.
-No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the warewashing area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels and handwash reminder sign to handwash sink in the warewashing area prior to completion of inspection.
13 Chicken & vegetables being in the garbage grinder handwash sink in warewashing area instead of a food preparation 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.
14 Warewash (3-compartment) sink not clean to sight; Old food residue and other debris observed inside all bays of the 3-compartment sink.
Corrective action : A food employee cleaned to remove old food residue and other debris from all bays of the 3-compartment sink prior to completion of inspection.
14 Slicers have accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
Corrective action : A food employee dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicers prior to completion of inspection.
*Food slicers should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
14 Dried food residue observed on the interior of beverage dispenser nozzle for the creamer machine in retail area.
Corrective action : Person in charge removed the beverage dispenser nozzle for the creamer machine, washed, rinsed and sanitized it prior to completion of inspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats & sausages)
, located inside 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 inside the food prep area display case with the dates they were opened prior to completion of inspection.
45 -Plastic (Soda) crates being used for elevation of bags of ice inside walk-in freezer and retail area.
-Aluminum foils wrapped over a food presser in food prep area.
47 -Debris present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings).
-Ice build-up present around door exterior frame for the walk-in freezer.
-Ice build-up inside the chest freezer in retail area.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present. * A variance application form reissued on 4-15-2024.
For more information on how to apply for the variance; Contact Mr. Brian Shon, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19153. Phone number (215) 685 - 7499.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation fan cover in restroom area.
-Dried dirty rough surfaced caulking over the handwash sink in restroom area.
-The restroom area handwash sink not clean to sight.
51 Loose hanging ceiling ventilation fan fixture in the restroom area.
53 Holes in wall underneath the warewash (3-compartment) sink.
53 Grease and debris observed along floor perimeter of the food prep area (between /behind cooking equipment).
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in warewashing area.
54 One of the lights under kitchen exhaust hood system observed not operational during inspection.
A Plus
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 02/01/2023
8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
Corrective action : Person in charge provided soap to handwash sink in the food prep area during inspection.
14 Slicers have accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces .
Corrective action : A food employee dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicers 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.
45 -Plastic (Soda & milk) crates being used for elevation in rear storage area, inside walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
-Aluminum foils wrapped over a food presser in food prep area.
45 Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Debris present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler (underneath shelvings).
-Ice build-up present around door exterior frame for the walk-in freezer.
-Debris on shelvings inside the dry goods storage cabinetry in food prep area.
50 A food prep sink with indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use food colander for washing / rinsing of fruits, vegetables and meats not present. * A variance application form issued on 2-1-2023.
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 Loose hanging ceiling ventilation fan fixture in the restroom area.
51 -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation fan cover in restroom area.
53 -Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in cashier / food service area.
-Floor / wall junction base coving underneath the water filtration system observed not in good repair.
53 -Old mouse droppings, dead cockroaches on glue trap and debris on floor inside the handwash sink's cabinetry at coffee station area.
-Static dust on wall in food prep area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in warewashing area.
54 Loose hanging ceiling ventilation cover in the rear storage area.
54 One of the lights under kitchen exhaust hood system observed not operational during inspection.
65 Garbage grinder not observed in the food facility.
*Food establishments producing grindable garbage waste must install a garbage grinder to properly dispose of such waste or recycle the garbage by other approved means.
Pantry 1 Food Mart
5240 Torresdale Ave 5236 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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