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All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 09/14/2024

45 Cutting board observed painted
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Inoperable reach-in refrigeration unit in the retail area. Inoperable cold prep unit in prep area Reach-in refrigerator retail area observed with damaged gasket causing unit not to remain shut Interior of reach-in retail area observed with rusting
45 Cardboard floor liner on the retail area shelving
49 No prep sink observed in food prep area
53 Damaged floor tiles in retail area Unfinished walls retail area
80 The establishment sold tobacco products to a minor. (6.3.2024)
81 The establishment sold tobacco products without checking ID. (6.3.2024)
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 01/23/2024

40 No food prep sink with a indirect waste drain and catch basin with a 1 to 2 inch air gap observed in the food prep area. *Discontinue slicing of fruits and vegetables until a food prep sink is installed or an approved variance* *Only approved for pre washed/pre sliced fruits and vegetables*
45 Cardboard floor liner in the retail area.
45 Inoperable reach-in refrigeration unit in the retail area.
51 The following observations were noted: -Cobb webs and dust along ceiling surfaces in restroom area. -Unsealed gaps and holes -Peeling ceiling in the restroom area. -Static dust accumulation on fan cover.
53 The following observations were noted: -Damaged ceiling surfaces in the retail and food prep area. -Water stained ceiling in the retail and food prep area. -Damaged floor in the retail and food prep area.
54 Inadequate lighting in basement area.
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

8 Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action: Person in charge provided handsoap during time of inspection.
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. Corrective action: Person in charge cleaned slicer during time of inspection.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed chemical item during time of inspection.
36 Basement trap door observed not fully sealed to prevent insects or rodents from entering the facility.
40 No food prep sink with a indirect waste drain and catch basin with a 1 to 2 inch air gap observed in the food prep area. *Discontinue slicing of fruits and vegetables until a food prep sink is installed or an approved variance* *Only approved for pre washed/pre sliced fruits and vegetables*
45 The following observations were noted: -Kick plate missing on closed display case -Reach-in unit not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required. *Do not store any potentially hazardous food in the unit until it can maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
50 Plastic bin with condensation line draining into it observed in closed display case.
51 The following observations were noted: -Cobb webs and dust along ceiling surfaces in restroom area. -Unsealed gaps and holes
53 The following observations were noted: -Damaged ceiling surfaces in the retail and food prep area. -Water stained ceiling in the retail and food prep area. -Damaged floor tiles in the retail and food prep area.
53 Wet floor and debris along floor perimeter of basement area.
54 Inadequate lighting in basement area.
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 09/15/2023

1 No food safety person present. 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.
4 An employee's food container was observed in a closed display case in the food preparation area.
13 Spoon observed in stagnant water cup in the food prep area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed spoon in water cup during time of inspection.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer in the facility.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Cheese), located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
36 An insect control device located on the cutting board of the cold prep unit in the food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
40 No food prep sink with a indirect waste drain and catch basin with a 1 to 2 inch air gap observed in the food prep area.
45 Crates being used for storage.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The following observations were noted: -Reach-in unit not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required. *Do not store any potentially hazardous food in the unit until it can maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required. -Non NSF/ANSI hot plate, chest freezer
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
50 Plastic bin with condensation line draining into it observed in closed display case.
53 The following observations were noted: -Damaged wall surfaces -Water stained ceiling -Damaged floor tiles
53 Heavy cobb web accumulation on ceiling surface in rear storage area.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. *Violation ticket issued*
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 08/11/2023

14 Slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (gnats) observed in the kitchen area. Person in charge was advised to contact an exterminator
36 A cat was observed in retail area. Person in charge removed the cat at time of inspection
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Ice build up observed in chest freezer in rear storage area.
51 Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
53 Damaged ceiling observed in retail.
54 Defective light bulb observed in the bathroom.
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 01/06/2023

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
51 Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
All Start Grocery
3101 N 26th St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 11/23/2022

11 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed on the shelves in the retail area. The person in charge removed all the damaged cans from the shelves
14 Slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. The person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (deli meat), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case, was not date marked. The person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.
45 Broken chest freezer observed in the basement.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. . Chlorine test strips observed for quat.
49 A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed in retail area.
54 Defective light bulbs observed in the kitchen and under the hood system.
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