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24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

26 Baggies with rodent bait were located on the floor behind the paneling near the gambling machine. Corrective action: Bait was discarded during the inspection.
45 -Bare wood shelving observed in retail area. -Bare wood shelving observed in the basement. -Crates used to elevate beverages in basement. Note: Surfaces should be durable, non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator upper compartment ambient temperature 45 degrees F. (Bottle of water placed in the upper compartment for temperature monitoring during the inspection. Facility may benefit from using metal containers with lids.) -Door on large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved.
49 Slow leak observed in basement at large pipe located along party wall (below mop sink). Instructed the person in charge to get a plumber in immediately.
53 Unfinished basement observed in use for beverage storage. Note: All beverages must remain in plastic until they are removed from the basement.
53 Clutter observed in the point-of-sale area and basement. Please continue to remove all items that are not necessary for the daily operation of the business.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

45 Board used in place of kick plate at the closed display case is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Closed display/deli case is inoperable. Person in charge is instructed to NOT use the case until it is checked by the Department. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved. (personal use)
53 -Clutter observed in the point-of-sale area and basement. Please remove all items that are not necessary for the daily operation of the business. -Dust and dirt observed on multiple items in the point-of-sale area.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person was available at the start of the inspection.
11 -Milk and half & half with sell-by-dates of 10/15/2024 were observed in the reach-in refrigerator in the retail area. -Eggs with a sell-by-date of 10/17/2024 were observed in the closed display case. -Half carton of eggs (2) without sell-by-dates observed in the closed display case. Corrective action: Milk and half & half removed from the retail area. Eggs removed from the display case.
20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 44.2 to 47.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Meat was discarded. Eggs, cheese and butter were moved to colder units.
45 -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Board used in place of kick plate at the closed display case is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
53 Clutter observed in the point-of-sale area and basement. Please remove all items that are not necessary for the daily operation of the business.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/31/2024

34 A thermometer is not provided inside the cold prep refrigerator.
45 -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved. -kick plate is loose on the deli case
47 Interior of cold prep refrigerator are in need of cleaning.
53 Floor tiles are in disrepair in the food prep area.
53 Cleaning issues: **Clutter observed in the point-of-sale area, driving tracks, and basement. Please remove all items that are not necessary for the daily operation of the business. **Cleaning is needed behind the chest freezer.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/29/2024

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Not food safety certified person on site at the start of the inspection. Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived within 15 minutes.
11 Two containers of expired milk were observed in the retail area. (Exp. 8/22; 8/27) Corrective action: Items removed from retail refrigerator.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 44 to 47.1 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Items 45 degrees F and above were discarded. Temperature of the deli case began to decrease during the inspection. Sanitarian spoke with person in charge and advised him to ensure that the refrigerators are not going into defrost for too long or too often, and that refrigerators are set to keep food at 41 degrees F or below.
45 -Closed display case is holding food above 41 degrees F. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Interior of cold prep refrigerator and make-shift shelves observed soiled.
51 Toilet room fixtures require cleaning.
53 Clutter observed in the point-of-sale area and basement.
53 Floor tiles are in disrepair in the food prep area.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. (Citation)
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 07/01/2024

20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 43 to 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Items 45 degrees F and above were discarded. Temperature of the deli case began to decrease during the inspection. Sanitarian spoke with technician and advised him to ensure that the refrigerators are not going into defrost for too long or too often, and that refrigerators are set to keep food at 41 degrees F or below.
45 -Closed display case is holding food above 41 degrees F. -Cold prep refrigerator is holding food above 41 degrees F. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use) -Wire drying rack is not NSF/ANSI approved.
53 Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 05/09/2024

2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable and the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. Corrective action: Food safety certified person was able to demonstrate knowledge at the end of the inspection.
11 The following were observed in the closed display case in the food prep area: -Half carton of eggs without a sell-by-date. -Half carton of eggs with a sell-by-date of Feb 2024. -Carton of eggs without a sell-by-date of Nov 2023. Corrective action: Items discarded.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 45.1 to 52.8 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Deli meat, cheeses, bacon, mayo and sausage were discarded. -Eggs held at 47.3 degrees F and butter held at 50 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Items were moved to a colder unit. No time/temperature logs were observed on site.
45 -Closed display case (deli) is going into defrost for too long. Sanitarian observed exterior thermometer at 64 degrees F upon entering the food prep area. After discarding the food in the unit, the thermometer showed 38 degrees F approximately one hour later. -Cold prep refrigerator is holding food above 41 degrees F. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use)
46 Facility is using expired chlorine test strips. (2022)
53 -Debris observed along floor between the closed display case and the -Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass. -Clutter observed on racks in the food prep area. -Debris observed on basement floors and shelves. -Clutter observed in basement.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 03/14/2023

6 Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Corrective action: Person in charge washed hands when reminded.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold prep refrigerator.
45 -Gaskets on the cold prep refrigerator are in disrepair. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use)
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Shelving in basement and in front of retail area is not smooth non-absorbent and easy to clean.
47 -Black residue observed on the beverage racks in the reach-in refrigerator. -Cardboard liners on chip rack are heavily soiled with grease.
51 Light switch-plate observed soiled in the basement toilet room.
53 -Broken and/or cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility. -Ceiling in the food prep area has cuts in it and is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Duct tape observed on the floor in the food prep area.
53 -Debris observed along floor perimeters in the food prep area. -Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass. Cleaning is needed to remove grime and build-up from the floor and shelving behind the front counter. -Debris observed on basement floors and shelves. -Clutter observed in basement.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023

8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by a bar stool and not accessible at all times for employee use. Item relocated.
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was greater than 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
21 Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, was not marked with the date it was opened.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold prep refrigerator.
41 Coffee spoon observed in murky water at the coffee station. Water was less than the 135 degrees F required for the storage of in use food utensils.
45 Faux grass was observed in the deli case. Note: Surfaces should be durable, smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster, rice cooker/slow cooker and juicer are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use)
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
46 3-bay warewashing sink needs to be cleaned to remove rust from the basins.
47 -Black residue observed on the beverage racks in the reach-in refrigerator. -Cardboard liners on chip rack are heavily soiled with grease. -Oil squeeze bottle and salt, spice and pepper shakers in food prep area observed soiled.
53 -Broken and/or cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility. -Ceiling in the food prep area has cuts in it and is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. -Duct tape observed on the floor in the food prep area.
53 -Debris observed on floors in the food prep area beneath the warewashing sinks. -Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 01/06/2023

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Corrective action: The food safety certified person arrived at approximately 2:25 p.m.
6 Remove the handwashing sign from above the warewashing sink. Corrective action: The sign was removed during the inspection.
8 Handwashing sink observed soiled in the toilet room.
14 -The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 10 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Sanitizer was from the night before. -Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 to 10 ppm.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Containers from the cold prep refrigerator were observed being placed back in the cold prep unit after out of temperature food was dumped. The sinks were not set up for warewashing. Food safety person who arrived at approximatelt 2:25 p.m. was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize the containers prior to placing them back in the cold prep refrigerator.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 44 to 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Food was discarded and the temperature of the cold prep unit was adjusted.
21 Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, was not marked with the date it was opened. Three open logs of deli meat were not date-marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold prep refrigerator.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the food prep area. Fly observed landing on food contact surfaces.
41 Coffee spoon observed in murky water at the coffee station. Water was less than the 135 degrees F required for the storage of in use potentially hazardous food utensils.
45 Faux grass was observed in the deli case. Note: Surfaces should be durable, smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator is holding food above 41 degrees F. Do not use this unit until it can hold food at 41 degrees F or lower. -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster and rice cooker are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use)
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Remove the handwashing sign from above the warewashing sink.
46 3-bay warewashing sink needs to be cleaned to remove rust from the basins.
47 -Dust and debris observed on shelving surfaces in basement storage area. -Black residue observed on the beverage racks in the reach-in refrigerator. -Cardboard liners on chip rack are heavily soiled with grease.
51 Toilet soiled.
53 -Clutter and debris observed in the basement storage area. -Debris observed on floors in the retail (near atm) and food prep area (near warewashing sinks). -Spatters observed on walls in food prep area. -Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass.
53 -Broken and/or cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility. -Ceiling in the food prep area has cuts in it and is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 11/28/2022

1 The person in charge did not set up the sinks properly for warewashing; signs on the sink were observed in the wrong order. Sanitarian discussed proper set-up in detail. Note: Please ensure that you are washing, rinsing, sanitizing and air-drying dishes, utensils, food contact surfaces and food equipment.
2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable and the symptoms that require employee exclusion. Sample health policy emailed with report.
6 Remove the handwashing sign from above the warewashing sink.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Paper towels were provided.
11 Two baby juices in the retail area expired March 2022. Corrective action: Items were removed from the shelf.
14 -The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 10 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. The fourth attempt provided sanitizer solution near the correct concentration of 50 to 100 ppm. -Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm.
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. Person in charge was instructed to clean the slicer.
21 Potentially hazardous opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli case, was not marked with the date it was opened. (deli meat)
37 Open lemon juice labeled "Refrigerate After Open" observed stored in the food prep area at 82 degrees F. Corrective action: Juice discarded.
39 Sponges observed in the warewashing sink being used to clean food contact surfaces.
45 Faux grass was observed in the deli case. Note: Surfaces should be durable, smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
45 -Large chest freezer in the food prep area is in disrepair (personal use). -Inoperable hot dog machine and hot holding machine observed in the food prep area. -(Ref. 45.501) Toaster and rice cooker are not NSF/ANSI approved.(personal use)
45 Microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Remove the handwashing sign from above the warewashing sink.
46 3-bay warewashing sink needs to be cleaned to remove rust from the basins.
47 -Dust observed on table, shelf beneath table and containers stored on same table in the food prep area. -Dust and debris observed on shelving surfaces in basement storage and retail areas. -Black residue observed on the beverage racks in the reach-in refrigerator. -Cardboard liners on chip rack are heavily soiled by grease.
51 Toilet soiled.
53 -Broken and/or cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility. -Ceiling in the food prep area has cuts in it and is not smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
53 -Clutter and debris observed in the basement storage area. -Debris observed on floors in the retail and food prep area. -Dust and spatters observed on walls in food prep area. -Dust observed on insulation around HVAC pipe near ceiling. -Floor in prep area needs sweeping and mopping. -Debris observed on floor in the point-of-sale area behind Plexiglass.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Mop observed stored in bucket rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
24th St Food Market & Deli
1236 S 24th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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