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Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 01/21/2025

8 The handwash sink in the poultry area was blocked by various items and not accessible at all times for employee use.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Fully flushed door sweep not observed on the rear door.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment. -Grease accumulation observed on hood filters of the exhaust hood system. -Grease accumulation observed under the cooking equipment.
47 -Fish scales observed on shelving in the seafood prep area. -Fish scales observed in the catch basin of the food prep sink in the seafood prep area. -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan covers in the hot food/deli area. -Dust observed on the retail shelving.
53 -A few stained ceiling tiles observed in the retail area. -Scuffed floor surfaces observed in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed in the seafood area.
54 - Several lights observed out in the walk-in cooler units. - Flickering lights observed in the retail, rear storage, and hot food area.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

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.
11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in the end cap area where the 30%off signage is posted.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Fully flushed door sweep not observed on the rear door.
36 Live birds observed flying through the retail area.
45 -Non-operational cold-holding unit observed in the food prep area. -
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the retail area.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment. -Grease accumulation observed on hood filters of the exhaust hood system.
47 -Floor surfaces of the walk-in freezer units observed in need of cleaning due to debris. -Fish scales observed on shelving in the seafood prep area. -Fish scales observed in the catch basin of the food prep sink in the seafood prep area. -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan covers in the produce area prep room and walk-in cooler. -Dust observed on the retail shelving where the jelly/jam is located.
53 -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the rear storage area, front retail area, under ware washing sink and customer service area due to dust accumulation. -Floor perimeters in the seafood area observed in need of cleaning.
54 - Several lights observed out in the walk-in cooler units. - Flickering lights observed in the retail, rear storage, and hot food area.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 11/06/2024

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.
11 Expired baby food (12 jars) and diary milk (24 half gallon) observed on shelving in the retail area
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage and raw seafood prep area.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Fully flushed door sweep not observed on the rear door.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 -Non-operational cold-holding unit observed in the food prep area. -Non-operation Carnival reach-in unit observed in the food prep area.
47 -Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment. -Grease accumulation observed under cooking equipment in the hot foods prep area.
47 -Floor surfaces of the walk-in freezer units observed in need of cleaning due to debris. -Fish scales observed on shelving in the seafood prep area. --Fish scales observed in the catch basin of the food prep sink in the seafood prep area.
53 -Stained ceiling tiles observed in several areas of the food facility. -Severely scuffed floor tiles observed in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed in front of the seafood area.
53 -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the rear storage area, front retail area, and customer service area due to dust accumulation. -Floor surfaces behind the fryer equipment observed in need of cleaning.
54 - Several lights observed out in the walk-in cooler units. - Flickering lights observed in the retail, rear storage, and hot food area.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the fish food prep area. *Soap was provided.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Fully flushed door sweep not observed on the rear door.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Non-operational cold-holding unit observed in the food prep area.
47 Floor surfaces of the walk-in freezer units observed in need of cleaning due to debris.
47 -Fish scales observed on equipment and shelving in the fish prep area. -Dust observed on vent/fan covers in the walk-in cooler and deli/hot food prep area.
53 -Stained ceiling tiles observed in several areas of the food facility. -Severely scuffed floor tiles observed in the retail area. -Cracked floor tiles observed in front of the seafood area.
53 -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the rear storage area. -Floor surfaces behind the fryer equipment observed in need of cleaning.
54 - Several lights observed out in the walk-in cooler units. - 1/3 bulbs observed out under the exhaust hood system. - Flickering light observed in the hot food area.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

11 Outdated/Expired Pork Ribs observed in the open display case during inspection. *Items were removed from shelving during inspection.
36 Rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Fully flushed door sweep not observed on the rear door.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Non-operational cold-holding unit observed in the food prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 -Floors surfaces observed scuffed throughout the establishment. -Cracked floor tiles observed in front of the seafood area. -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the rear storage area. -Floor surfaces behind the fryer equipment observed in need of cleaning.
53 Stained ceiling tiles observed in several areas of the food facility.
54 - Several lights observed out inn the walk-in cooler unit.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 03/28/2023

43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the retail areas.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Dust observed on bread storage shelving. -Floor surfaces in the walk-in coolers observed in need of cleaning. -Fish scales observed on shelving and equipment in the food prep area. -Static dust observed on fan covers in the poultry cooler room.
53 Scuffed floor tiles observed in the retail area.
53 -Floors surfaces observed scuffed throughout the establishment. -Cracked floor tiles observed in front of the seafood area. -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the rear storage area.
54 -(1) Lights observed out under the exhaust hood unit. -(2) Lights in the walk-in cooler (meat) observed.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 02/06/2023

1 -Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate for the New Person in Charge was not observed during inspection. *Application was completed and submitted awaiting Certificate from the Department.
33 Food (fish) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring in the produce and seafood area not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 -Rusted surfaces observed in the open display case in the seafood area.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Dust observed on bread storage shelving. -Floor surfaces in the walk-in coolers observed in need of cleaning. -Fish scales observed on shelving and equipment in the food prep area. -Static dust observed on fan covers in the poultry cooler room. -Catch basins on the indirect drains in the seafood food prep area observed needing cleaning.
53 -Floors surfaces observed scuffed throughout the establishment. -Cracked floor tiles observed in front of the seafood area.
53 Floor surfaces behind the cooking equipment in the hot food area observed in need of cleaning.
54 -(1) Lights observed out under the exhaust hood unit.
54 (1) Light observed not shielded in the walk-in producce cooler.
Chelten Market IGA
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 01/03/2023

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. -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.
33 Food (fish & chicken) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring in the produce and seafood area not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Dust observed on bread storage shelving. -Floor surfaces in the walk-in coolers observed in need of cleaning. -Fish scales observed on shelving and equipment in the food prep area. -Static dust observed on fan covers in the poultry cooler room.
51 Toilet rooms observed uncleaned during inspection.
53 Floors surfaces observed scuffed throughout the establishment.
54 (1) Lights observed out under the exhaust hood unit.
Chelten Market
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 07/11/2022

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. *Food safety Certified person arrived prior to completion of inspection.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
33 Food (fish) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring in the produce and seafood area not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Dust observed on bread storage shelving. -Fish scales observed on shelving and equipment in the food prep area. -Static dust observed on fan covers in the poultry cooler room.
54 (2) Lights observed out in the walk-in cooler unit.
Chelten Market
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 06/09/2022

6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks.
8 The handwash sink in the produce prep area was blocked by rolling rack and not accessible at all times for employee use.
11 Expired Italian chicken sausage and yogurts observed in the open display case. *Items were removed from shelving during inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep and retail areas.
36 Rear/side door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Effective door sweep not observed.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring in the produce and seafood area not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the fruit prep and meat cooler room.
46 Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Dust observed on bread storage shelving. -Fish scales observed on shelving and equipment in the food prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in use.
Chelten Market
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 05/17/2022

37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 Cardboard lining observed on shelving in the fruit prep cooler room.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring in the produce and seafood area not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Dust observed on shelving near the cashier stations. -Static dust observed on the vent covers in the meat prep cooler room.
53 -Fish scales observed on floor surfaces of the seafood prep area. -Dust and debris observed on floor surfaces below the wall shelving in the rear storage area.
53 Shifted ceiling tile observed inside the meat prep cooler room.
54 -Flickering lights observed in the frozen food aisles.
Chelten Market
176 W Chelten Ave 176-82
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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