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Garcia Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
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Garcia Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 03/24/2025

4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. *This was discarded at the time of inspection*
8 Dishes and utensils were observed in the handwash sink at the start of inspection. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. *These items were relocated at the time of inspection*
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour).
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. *Knives were cleaned/ sanitized and relocated at the time of inspection*
41 Food dispensing utensil in the ice bin- observed in direct contact with the ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. *Scooper was corrected on site*
45 Non-food contact surfaces: -cardboard observed being used to line shelving in the prep area -cardboard observed being used to line bottom of refrigeration units -raw wood shelving observed for storage in basement storage area Surfaces of equipment that are nonfood-contact surfaces, but are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning, shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
45 Equipment: -non-NSF/ANSI approved chest freezers observed -non-NSF/ ANSI approved hot holding unit at front of store in retail area -non-NSF/ANSI approved drying rack observed above the 3-bay sink -Observed non-NSF/ ANSI approved microwave -Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage -Observed damaged door/lid on one of the chest freezers in the basement. -Missing kickplate observed on reach in freezer unit in rear storage area
45 Cutting board on the salad prep unit observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Non-food contact: -observed heavy ice accumulation on the sides of chest freezer in kitchen -observed debris/ mildew-stained cardboard in bottoms of refrigeration units
51 Toilet room cleaning: dusty ventilation cover observed in the employee rest room.
51 Toilet room lacked a lidded receptacle for sanitary napkins. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
53 Premises cleaning: -Observed stained wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the facility. -Observed grease accumulation and food residue underneath kitchen equipment -Observed dust and debris between retail shelving
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the rear prep area- maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
53 Cleanability: -observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen -observed a hole in the wall behind the toilet in the restroom
Garcia Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 02/07/2025

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the employee toiletroom area.
8 No papertowels were available at the employee toilet room.
20 Multiple food items (deli meats and cheeses) were held at 47-51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *These items were discarded at the time of inspection*
21 Multiple opened commercially processed ready to eat food items, located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage/ warewashing area.
26 Rodent bait observed thrown on the floor behind food equipment and underneath rear storage area shelving. Rodent bait station is needed. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
33 Fish observed being thawed using an unapproved method: observed thawing at room temperature in the prep area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in deli case and reach in refrigeration equipment.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: gap observed along the bottom of the front door and rear entry/ exit door off of the back storage room.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: -mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters throughout the prep area -mouse droppings observed along flooring under coffee station area -mouse droppings observed along flooring and under shelves in rear storage room
37 Box with cartons of eggs were observed directly on the floor in the prep area.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (sugar).
45 Non-food contact surfaces: -cardboard observed being used to line shelving -cardboard observed being used to line bottom of refrigeration units -raw wood shelving observed for storage in the rear storage area -raw wood shelving observed for storage in basement storage area Surfaces of equipment that are nonfood-contact surfaces, but are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning, shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
45 Cutting board on the salad prep unit observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Equipment: -Deli case holding ambient temperatures of 47 degrees when first arrived for inspection (COS) deli case was turned down in temperature and was in proper temperature when the inspection was over -non-NSF/ANSI approved chest freezers observed -non-NSF/ ANSI approved hot holding unit at front of store in retail area -non-NSF/ANSI approved drying rack observed above the 3-bay sink -Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage -Observed damaged door/lid on one of the chest freezers in the basement. -Missing kickplate observed on reach in refrigeration unit in rear storage area
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
51 Toilet room cleaning: dusty ventilation cover observed in the employee rest room.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the rear prep area- maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use.
53 Premises cleaning: -Observed stained wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the facility. -Observed heavy food residue underneath kitchen equipment -Observed dust and debris between retail shelving -Observed mouse droppings along floor perimeters throughout the facility
Garcia Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 01/26/2024

36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: gap observed along the bottom of the front door.
37 -Beverage bottles are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area.
45 Nonfood-contact surfaces: -Painted storage shelving surfaces in the storage room are not smooth and easily cleanable. -Observed foil being used to line the lower shelf of the grill stand in the kitchen, which is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. -Cardboard liners observed lining the beverage holding shelves in the reach-in refrigeration units in the retail area. -Raw wood pallets observed being used for elevate food storage in the basement.
45 Cutting board on the salad prep unit observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Non NSF/ANSI certified equipment in the facility: chest freezers, hot holding unit, and the drying rack above the 3-bay sink. -Repair the temperature display screen on the reach-in refrigeration unit in the storage room. -Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage in the retail area and storage room. -Observed damaged door/lid on one of the chest freezers in the basement.
47 -Observed debris accumulation on the interior base of the reach-in refrigeration unit in the storage room. -Ice built-up observed on the interior surfaces of multiple chest freezers.
52 Observed overflowing trash in the outdoor trash receptacle area.
53 -Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility, are not made of a smooth, durable and easily cleanable material.
53 Cleanability: -Observed missing ceiling tiles in the retail area and the rear storage room. -The vent duct is not properly sealed to the wall in the kitchen and to the ceiling in the rear storage room; open wall and ceiling spaces observed around the vent duct.
53 Premises cleaning: -Observed stained wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the facility. -An accumulation of debris and dust observed on the floor perimeter of the rear storage room, concentrated under storage shelving. -Debris and dust observed under the retail shelves in the store area. -Soiled basement floor requires general cleaning from debris and dust along the floor/wall junctures and under the dry storage units.
53 Idle mop and mop bucket observed on the floor in the rear storage room / relocate to a designated maintenance tool area when not in use.
Garcia Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

8 The food facility lacks a hand sink at the front of the store hot-holding service area. Food preparation and dispensing take place without the presence of a dedicated hand sink within the required perimeter. A handwashing facility shall be located in food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas to allow convenient use by employees.
8 Kitchen ware observed in the handwashing sink. A handwashing facility should not be used for ware washing.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware washing sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Person In Charge (PIC) added more tablets to the water, and the sanitizing solution concentration tested at 200 ppm after the corrective action.
14 Observed the 3-bay ware washing sink setup incorrectly (wash, sanitize, rinse). **PIC reset the 3-bay ware washing sink in the proper format during the inspection.
21 Some commercially processed ready-to-eat food (deli meat) in the deli display case was not marked with the date the original container/package is opened. **Person In Charge (PIC) date-marked all deli meat during the inspection.
26 -Chemicals were stored above the hot food holding unit at the front of the store.
34 -Temperature displaying device for ensuring proper equipment temperature is not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the reach-in freezer in the storage room. **PIC provided an internal thermometer for the reach-in freezer during the inspection.
34 -Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of food is not available or readily accessible in the kitchen.
36 -Fruit flies observed in the kitchen area and rear storage room.
36 Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: -Small gap observed around the front door frame base. -Vent duct observed with gaps on the wall, not properly sealed in the kitchen.
37 -Cooking oil container was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage room. -Beverage bottles were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area.
38 Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
45 Nonfood-contact surfaces: -Storage shelving in the storage room is made of raw wood, which is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. -Observed foil being used to line the lower shelf of the grill stand in the kitchen, which is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. -Cardboard liners observed on the beverage shelves in the reach-in refrigeration units in the retail area.
45 Cutting board on the salad prep unit observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Non NSF/ANSI certified equipment in the facility: chest freezers, hot holding unit, and the drying rack above the 3-bay sink. -The temperature display screen on the reach-in freezer in the storage room requires repair. -Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage in the retail area and storage room. -Observed damaged door/lid on one of the chest freezers in the basement.
47 -Observed grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment. -Ice built-up observed on the interior surfaces of multiple chest freezers.
49 -Sump pump in the basement lacks a cover.
53 Cleanability: -Observed multiple missing/damaged ceiling tiles (with holes) in the retail area, kitchen and the rear storage room. -Damaged/missing floor vinyl panels observed in the retail area. -The vent duct is not properly sealed to the wall and ceiling in the kitchen. -The ventilation cover is not properly sealed to the ceiling inside the restroom. -Observed damaged wall surface next to the hand sink in the restroom.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed stored on the floor in the storage room / to be elevated or hung when not in use.
53 -Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility, are not made of a smooth, durable and easily cleanable material.
53 Premises cleaning: -Observed stained wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the facility. -Debris and dust observed on the floor of the storage room. -Debris and dust observed around the staircase leading to the basement. -Debris and dust observed between the floor spaces of the retail shelves. -Soiled floor in the basement requires general cleaning from old debris and dust.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static grease.
54 Light bulb is not shield from breakage in the reach-in freezer/3-bay ware washing area.
Garcia Diamond Deli Market Inc
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 09/22/2023

1 -A food safety certified manager was not initially present. **Person in Charge arrived 40 mins later during the inspection.
8 -Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected: employee provided soap during the inspection.
8 The food facility lacks a handwashing sink at the front of the store hot-holding serving area. Food preparation and service take place without the presence of a dedicated hand sink within the required perimeter. -The food facility does not have a handwashing sink conveniently located in the ware washing/storage room area. The hand washing sink in the food prep area can be used for the ware washing area if the door between the prep area and ware washing area is removed. A handwashing facility shall be located in food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas to allow convenient use by employees.
8 A bucket of water and rag observed in the hand washing sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in retail area. **employee removed dented cans from the shelf.
13 Dirty cutting knife observed lying on the dusty shelf of the salad prep unit in the kitchen, rather than cleaned and stored at the designated place.
13 Garbage grinder is not approved for use under the 3-bay ware washing sink.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware washing sink was initially tested at 10 ppm, rather than the required range of 50-100 ppm. **Corrected: employee added more bleach into the water, bringing it up to 50 ppm.
20 -A bulk box of eggs stored at room temperature measured at 57 degrees F, rather than the required 45 degrees F or below in the rear storage room. -A container of potatoes stored at room temperature measured at 53 degrees F, rather than the required 41 degrees F or below in the kitchen prep sink. **employee relocated above items to the deli display unit (refrigerator).
21 -Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (various deli meat and cheeses), located in the Deli display unit, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. -Repackaged seafood salads have no use-by-date label on them.
26 -Chemicals were stored above the hot holding unit at the front of the store.
26 -Glass cleaner bottles were hung above the food prep sink in the kitchen. -Alcohol bottle was stored above the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Employee removed and relocated the above items to another shelf, away from the food.
26 -Personal use medicine was stored on the shelf of the salad prep unit in the kitchen. **Corrected: employee relocated the medicine to another shelf, away from the food.
26 An approved food contact surface sanitizer was not present, for manual sanitization at the 3-bay sink. Scented bleach was used. **Employee provided the unscented bleach during the inspection.
34 -Temperature displaying devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the reach-in freezer in the storage room.
34 -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible at the kitchen.
34 Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly inside the deli display unit.
35 Repackaged seafood salads inside the deli display unit is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 -Visible evidence of ant activity observed on the bare wood table/shelf in the storage room area near the 3-bay ware washing sink. -Visible evidence of fly activity observed in the kitchen prep area and rear storage room.
37 -Bulk food containers(bread) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen. -Cooking oil boxes are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage room. -Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail section of the store.
37 Observed an open package of bacon in the salad prep unit.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
39 Wiping cloths observed lying on the top shelf of the salad prep unit in the kitchen, not stored in a sanitizing solution.
41 -Coffee spoon observed in a cup of standing room temperature water on the coffee maker.
45 Equipment:- The following equipment in the kitchen prep area, storage room and basement are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified: chest freezers, microwave, hot holding unit and the drying rack above the 3-bay sink. - Shallow hand wash sink observed as a food preparation sink with an indirect drain. -Crates are being used for elevated food storage in the retail area, kitchen prep area and storage room. -One of the chest freezer's door hinge is broken in the basement. -Chest freezers and reach-in freezers have an accumulation of ice on interior surfaces.
45 Cutting boards on the salad prep unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Nonfood-contact surfaces: -Storage shelving in the back room is made of raw wood. -Aluminum foil is being used to cover the lower shelving of the grill stand and prep tables in the kitchen. -Cardboard liners are used on the retail shelves.
45 The ware washing sink is not properly sealed against the wall.
46 Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. -General cleaning needed of food debris on the base of the reach-in freezer.
49 -Food prep sink basin is less than 10 inches deep. -Sump pump in the basement lacks cover.
51 Static dust accumulation observed along the ventilation fan cover in the toilet room.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
52 Observed overwhelming trash on the grounds of the refuse area around the dumpster.
53 -Drop ceiling tiles in the kitchen/prep area and storage room are not made of a smooth and easily cleanable material. -Observed holes on the wall and behind the handwashing sink in the restroom.
53 Cleanability: -Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen/prep area. -Multiple missing/damaged ceiling tiles (with holes) in the retail, kitchen/prep and rear storage area. -The ventilation cover is not properly sealed to the ceiling inside the restroom. -Utility line penetration are not properly sealed in the kitchen/prep area.
53 Premises cleaning: -Stained walls and ceiling tiles throughout the food facility, observed in the retail area of the store, kitchen/food prep and storage room. -Food debris observed along the floor perimeters of the prep/kitchen area, storage room, and under the retail shelves. -Storage room and basement need general cleaning from old debris and dust. -Cardboard and trash observed on the floor of the rear storage room blocking the emergency exit.
53 Brooms and dustpans observed on the floor in the rear prep area and storage room instead of being elevated in a designated location.
53 Wet mop observed inside the mop bucket in the rear storage room. Mop shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
54 Hood filters observed an accumulation of grease.
54 Light bulb above the ware washing area is not shielded from breakage.
56 Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs inside the store.
65 Grindable food waste was observed in the food prep area trash can.
Diamond Deli Market
2063 N 08th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
Inspection Date: 12/19/2022

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. **Person in charge arrived during the inspection.
8 A bucket of water and rag observed in the handwashing sink at the start of the inspection. **Person in charge removed items during the inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room. **Paper towels were supplied during the inspection.
37 Bulk food containers are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the prep area.
37 Opened packages of bacon and sausage in the lower cold prep fridge.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on hand washing sink and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
41 Coffee spoon observed in a cup of standing room temperature water.
45 Microwave oven is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified.
45 Nonfood-contact surfaces: - Storage shelving in the back room is made of raw wood. - Aluminum foil is being used to cover the lower shelving of prep tables in the prep area. - Chest freezer has an accumulation of ice on interior surfaces. - General cleaning needed of food debris on the base of the reach-in freezer.
45 Equipment: - The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified: chest freezer, reach-in freezer, and hot holding unit. - Shallow hand wash sink observed as a food preparation sink with an indirect drain. - Milk and soda crates are being used for elevated storage.
47 Grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.
49 Observed a leaking pipe under the 3-compartment warewashing sink.
51 Toilet room door is not self-closing.
51 Static dust accumulation observed along the ventilation fan cover in the toilet room.
52 Observed trash on the grounds of the refuse area around the dumpster.
53 Maintenance tools (broom/dustpan) observed on the floor in the rear prep area instead of being elevated in a designated location.
53 Drop ceiling tiles in the prep/kitchen area are not made of a smooth and easily cleanable material.
53 Cleanability: - Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen/prep area. - Multiple missing/damaged ceiling tiles in the rear storage area.
53 Premises cleaning: - Reach-in fridge in the prep/kitchen area is not operational. - Food debris along floor perimeters of the prep/kitchen area. - Storage room needs general cleaning from dust and debris.
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