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6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 12/23/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 Unused chest freezer observed in retail.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the storage.
45 Crates used to support beverages in the storage.
53 Damaged floor tiles observed in retail.
53 Mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
53 General cleaning needed in the storage due to dust, and empty boxes.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

45 - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the storage. - Unused chest freezer observed in retail.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the storage.
51 - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. - Damaged wall observed in the bathroom.
51 The bathroom door was not self-closing.
53 Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the storage.
54 Defective light bulbs observed in the storage.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 11/01/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in retail area.
45 - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the storage. - Broken chest freezer observed in retail.
51 - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility.
53 Brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
53 General cleaning needed in the storage due to dust, dirt, and old mice droppings.
74 The establishment was selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Ticket# 6468469-0 was issued
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 09/10/2024

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the storage.
51 - Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
53 General cleaning needed in the storage due to dust, dirt, and old mice droppings.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility.
53 Brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
54 Defective light bulb observed in rear storage.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the storage.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility.
54 Dim lighting observed in the rear enclosed area and basement used as storage
58 Observed a self closing wall entrance near the toilet room which allow access to back room and basement area which is used to storage(i.e. 3-compartment warewash sink, single stand alone sink, domestic cabinetry and storage area with shelves). **A completed Plan Review Application required for additional rear storage areas; with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: http://www.phila.gov/health/foodprotection/NewFoodBusinesses.html Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.**
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Violation Ticket 9-631 issued 11.14.23
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises (i.e. basement area)
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 09/06/2023

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 Crates were used to support beverages in retail.
45 Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the storage.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed throughout the facility.
54 Defective light bulbs observed in retail and storage area.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 08/17/2023

26 Observed Chemicals products and insecticide were stored above or on the same shelf with food in the retail and rear storage areas.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. **Violation Ticket 9-631 issued**
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette devices without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 06/09/2023

20 Observed a 1/2 gallon of milk held at 53.6 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required in the reach-in refrigerator. **Corrective action taken, food employee discarded the milk at time of inspection.**
53 Unsealed gaps in ceiling in rear storage area.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 05/16/2023

8 No paper towel available at handwash sink in the toilet room.
53 Unsealed gaps in ceiling in rear storage area.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. Ticket violation 9-631 issued
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette devices without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
79 The establishment was observed selling out of package tobacco products. Ticket violation 9-622(2) issued
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 02/17/2023

36 Observed dead flies inside non food containers in the retail area. Corrective action: Person in charge cleaned non food containers during time of inspection.
47 Food debris present on internal bottom surface of reach-in unit.
53 Unsealed gaps in ceiling in rear storage area.
53 Observed dead flies inside non food containers in the retail area. Corrective action: Person in charge cleaned non food containers during time of inspection.
6 Brothers Convenience Store
3144 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 02/10/2023

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.
8 The following observations were noted: -The handwash sink in the clerk area was blocked by a love seat and not accessible at all times for employee use. -Food residue and dishes in the handwash sink.
8 The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the clerk and restroom areas. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rest room area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the clerk area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
14 Observed food facility with a slushie dispensing machine with beverage mix stored in the retail area but, no 3-compartment warewash sink observed inside the food facility. **Health Sanitarian advised person in charge to discontinue the use of the slushie dispensing machine or install a 3-compartment sink and handwash sink inside the facility.
20 Milk was held at 59 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the reach-in refrigeration unit.
36 An insect control device located in clerk, retail, rear storage and restroom areas with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
37 Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area.
45 The following observations were noted: -Wood shelving in the rear storage -Cardboard being used as shelf liner in retail, inside reach-in units, and rear storage areas -Crates being used for storage and elevation
45 The following observations were noted: -Domestic Samsung oven -Domestic chest freezer -2 inoperable reach-in units in the rear storage area -1 reach-in unit not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required
47 Ice accumulation inside of chest freezer in retail area.
49 Backflow prevention device not observed
51 No lidded trash can observed
52 Trash bags and boxes observed stored on direct floor surface in rear storage area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Unsealed gaps -Missing ceiling tiles -Hole in ceiling tiles -Damaged floor surfaces
53 The following observations were noted: -Debris on floor surfaces in the waiting, clerk and retail area -Debris and dead insects on shelving
53 Broom and dust pan observed not elevated on a utility rack.
53 Mop observed stored in mop bucket instead of a utility rack.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application due to the use of a slushy machine observed in the retail area; also, installation of a 3-compartment warewash sink and handwash sink is required. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. **Tobacco ticket issued
77 Burnt out cigarettes observed inside mop bucket filled with water. The establishment does not have a tobacco smoking exemption to smoke tobacco products on premises.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette devices without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
81 The establishment sold tobacco products without checking ID. **Tobacco ticket issued
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