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Joaquin Grocery
1601 E Tulpehocken St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
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Joaquin Grocery
1601 E Tulpehocken St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

11 Expired baby food observed on shelving in the retail area (Sept 2024- Nov 2024). *Items removed from shelving during inspection.
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between ware washing sink and wall which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 - Garbage disposal observed installed on a shallow wall-mounted handwash sink. -Chest freezer observed non-operational.
45 -Raw wood shelving in basement. -Foil observed on shelving in the food prep area where the grill is located.
49 Backflow prevention device was not observed near the main water line during inspection.
53 -Some debris observed on floor surfaces in the food prep area near the slicer table setup.
Joaquin Grocery
1601 E Tulpehocken St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 12/06/2023

45 -Garbage disposal observed installed on a shallow wall-mounted handwash sink. -Chest freezer observed non-operational. - Handle at the handwashing sink in the food prep area observed leaking.
45 -Raw wood shelving in basement. -Foil observed on the fire suppression system under the exhaust hood system.
45 -Indirectly drained food prep sink with a two inch air gap or a variance to properly wash vegetables not observed during inspection. Colander usage requires variance approval.
47 Dust observed on shelving in the retail area.
53 -Cracked / missing floor tiles observed in the food prep area. -Floor/ wall junctures are not adequately joined.
53 -Dust observed under shelving in the retail area. -Floor surfaces under shelving in the basement area observed in need of cleaning.
Joaquin Grocery
1601 E Tulpehocken St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
Inspection Date: 08/31/2022

36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 -Garbage disposal observed installed on a shallow wall-mounted handwash sink. -Chest freezer lid in the rear area observed not in good repair.
45 -Raw wood shelving in basement. -Foil observed on the fire suppression system under the exhaust hood system.
45 Indirectly draining food prep sink with a two inch air gap or variance to properly wash vegetables not observed during inspection.
47 Dust observed on shelving in the retail area.
49 -No backflow prevention device observed near the water main line.
53 -Dust observed under shelving in the retail area. -Dead mouse observed behind the reach-in refridgeration unit.
Joaquin Grocery
1601 E Tulpehocken St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
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