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Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 06/11/2024

14 Warewash not clean to sight; Old food residue present inside all bays of the 3-compartment sink. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue from all bays of the 3-compartment sink prior to completion of inspection.
35 Prepackaged styrofoam cups with ice inside front retail area chest freezer are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 73 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 -Cardboard lining observed on some shelvings inside retail area reach-in refrigeration unit and artificial turf lining shelves in the deli case. -Cardboard boxes stored inside front retail area shelvings
45 - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 3 chest freezers (Kenmore & Frigidaire), 1 domestic rice cooker (Instant pot) and 1 coffee maker (Hamilton Beach) observed and in use. - Broken door/loose gasket observed on a chest freezer in prep area. -Food prep area display case for holding hot food observed not operational during inspection. -Three chest freezers in basement and retail areas observed not operational. -A cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Ice build-up present inside chest freezer in food prep area. -Static dust on fan cover inside the reach-in freezer in food prep area. -Spillage in storage trays inside the deli display case.
50 -Condensate dripping from the cooling system unit's drain pipe to basement area floor, tubing not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan.
52 Observed uncovered trash dumpster in rear outdoor refuse ground.
53 -Pooled water, non-operational chest freezers, clutter/ unneccsary item, and debris accumulation present in general floor perimeter of basement area. -Grease and debris along floor perimeters of food prep area and retail areas (between /underneath cooking equipment, reach-in refrigeration unit and wall).
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in food prep area.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
54 Fluorescent light inside reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area is not shielded from breakage.
Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 05/09/2024

8 The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the customer self-service coffee station area. *Relocate the coffee operations into the food prep area or install functional handwash sink at the customer's self-service coffee station area.
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.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Platters of cooked meatballs, pork in sauce, beans & pot of soup) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located inside the food prep area reach-in freezer, observed not date marked. Corrective action : Person in charge marked all platters of cooked meatballs, pork in sauce, beans and pot of soup inside food prep area reach-in freezer with the dates they were prepared prior to completion of inspection.
26 Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeters of basement and restroom areas. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter behind door into the basement and on basement step ledge.
37 Boxed oil is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the food prep area. -Observed cooked chicken, soup, pastillios and hamburgers uncovered inside the food prep area reach-in freezer.
41 Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 81 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 -Cardboard lining observed on some shelving surfaces retail reach-in refrigeration unit and artificial turf lining shelves in the deli case. -Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation / storage of bananas and plantains in retail area.
45 Observations: - Chest freezer being used for dry storage in the retail area - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 3 chest freezers (Kenmore & Frigidaire), 1 domestic rice cooker (Instant pot) and 1 coffee maker (Hamilton Beach) observed and in use. - Broken door/loose gasket observed on a chest freezer in prep area. -Food prep area display case for holding hot food observed not operational during inspection. -Two basement area chest freezers observed not operational.
47 Ice cream inside chest freezer in food prep area. -Food debris observed on bottom shelvings inside reach-in freezer and deli display case (soiled artificial turf lining shelves). -Static dust on fan cover inside reach-in freezer in food prep area.
49 Waste water leaking from underneath the food prep sink's drain line connection to the basement area floor.
49 Backflow prevention device not installed on the hose bibb water connection in basement area (by rear opened exit door).
50 -Waste water leaking from underneath the food prep sink's drain line connection to the basement area floor. -Condensate dripping from the cooling system unit's drain pipe to basement area floor, tubing not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan.
51 Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area.
52 Observed uncovered trash dumpster in rear outdoor refuse ground.
53 Holes in gypsum wall inside stairway leading into the basement area.
53 -Pooled water, non-operational chest freezers, clutter/ unneccsary item, and debris accumulation present in general floor perimeter of basement area. -Grease and debris along floor perimeters of food prep area and retail areas (between /underneath cooking equipment, reach-in refrigeration unit and wall). -Mouse droppings, clutter and debris along floor perimeter behind door leading to the basement area and on basement step ledge. -Splatter on gypsum wall and ceiling in stairway leading into the basement area.
53 Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in food prep area.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
54 -Static dust on ceiling ventilation covers in retail area. -Some ceiling ventilation observed uncovered in food prep and retail areas.
Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 02/10/2023

41 Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 69 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
45 Cardboard lining observed on some shelving surfaces retail reach-in refrigeration unit and artificial turf lining shelves in the deli case.
45 Observations: - Chest freezer being used for dry storage in the retail area - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 2 chest freezers (Kenmore & Frigidaire) 1 coffee maker (Hamilton Beach) observed and in use. - Broken door/loose gasket observed on a chest freezer in prep area. -Food prep area display case for holding hot food observed not operational during inspection.
49 The designated food preparation sink's waste drain line connection observed not indirectly plumbed with a catch basin and air gap.
53 Debris accumulation present along floor perimeters of retail, food prep and basement areas.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
54 Light bulb inside the display case for holding hot food is not shielded from breakage.
54 -Static dust on ceiling ventilation covers in retail area. -Some ceiling ventilation observed uncovered in food prep and retail areas.
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. Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of grindable garbage.
Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Inspection Date: 01/10/2023

6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the staff restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the staff restroom area prior to completion of inspection.
11 Severely dented canned items (2 carnation evaporated milk) observed in retail area shelving. Corrective action : Person in charge removed and discarded the severely dented canned items (2 carnation evaporated milk) during inspection.
13 Observed uncovered hamburgers on shelving inside the reach-in refrigeration unit in food prep area.
13 Observed chicken being prepped in warewash sink instead of the designated food prep 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.
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.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on chest freezer, prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 -Stirring spoon stored in a container of water measured at 78 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water. -Spatula stored between edges of food prep area wall and handwash sink, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Cardboard lining observed on some shelving surfaces retail reach-in refrigeration unit and artificial turf lining shelves in the deli case.
45 Observations: - Chest freezer being used for dry storage in the retail area - Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 2 chest freezers (Kenmore & Frigidaire) 1 coffee maker (Hamilton Beach) observed and in use. - Broken door/loose gasket observed on a chest freezer in prep area. -Cracked glass door on the deli display case. -Garbage grinder installed under a shallow wall-mounted handwash sink; * Garbage grinder should be installed under a deep, free standing, four-legged handwash sink. A front retail area display case for holding hot food observed not operational during inspection.
47 -Debris present on door tracks for the deli display case. -Ice-build present inside food prep area chest freezer. -Debris and other items inside the food prep sink.
48 Inadequate hot water supply to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food facility; Observed a 30 gallon electric hot water heater tank instead of 40 gallon minimum required.
51 -Static dust on staff restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Cracked ceiling tiles in the staff restroom area.
53 Debris accumulation present along floor perimeters of retail, food prep and basement areas.
53 Broom and dustpan were stored on the floor instead of elevated on utility rack when not in use.
53 Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
Cayuga Food Market & Deli
913 E Cayuga St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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