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Ellsworth Deli
1640 Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Ellsworth Deli
1640 Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 04/28/2025

8 Water filter observed on handwashing sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Filter removed from handwashing sink during the inspection.
45 -Inoperable cold prep refrigerator observed used for dry storage. -(Ref. 46.501) Portable oven used to heat customers' food and coffee/espresso machine are not NSF approved. -Multiple appliances, equipment, etcetera observed in the food establishment are for personal use and are not NSF/ANSI approved. (chest freezer in basement, small appliances, etcetera)
47 Equipment observed in need of cleaning: -Dust observed on table beneath unused flat grill. -Flat grill not currently in use has some old grease stains on it and should be clean to sight and touch. -Debris observed on surface beneath the portable oven. -Debris observed on counter in customer seating area.
51 Toilet in the men's toilet room requires cleaning.
53 Clutter observed in basement.
54 Static dust accumulation observed on exhaust hood filters.
Ellsworth Deli
1640 Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 05/10/2024

13 Open personal food observed stored above bag of open drink ice. Corrective action: Items were rearranged so that all personal items stored in the freezer are on the bottom shelf.
26 Packages of snacks observed stored in the same area with rock salt/snow melt. Corrective action: Items relocated.
35 Candies repackaged in the facility are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
37 Multiple food items (for sale) were observed stored with personal food. Note: Personal food must be separated from food for sale.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator observed used for dry storage. -(Ref. 46.501) Multiple appliances, equipment, etcetera observed in the food establishment are for personal use and are not NSF/ANSI approved. (chest freezer in basement, small appliances, etc)
47 Equipment observed in need of cleaning: -Cobwebs observed on exterior of 3-bay sink and food prep sink. -Dust observed on table beneath unused flat grill. -Grease observed on unused flat grill.
51 Toilet room fixtures in the men's toilet room require cleaning.
53 Unfinished basement used for food storage. Note: Please ensure that all packages of food stored in the basement are covered to prevent dust and debris from settling on packaging.
54 Static dust accumulation and spider webs observed on exhaust hood filters.
Ellsworth Deli
1640 Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 03/27/2023

2 Food safety certified (FSC) person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable. Corrective action: FSC person was able to demonstrate knowledge at the end of the inspection and policy was observed posted in the food prep area.
37 -Multiple food items (for sale) were observed stored with personal food. Note: Personal food must be separated from food for sale. -Beverages in the walk-in cooler are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
45 -Cold prep refrigerator observed used for dry storage. -(Ref. 46.501) Multiple appliances, equipment, etcetera observed in the food establishment are for personal use are not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 Observed equipment needing cleaning: -Static dust accumulation present on walk-in cooler fan covers. -Debris and/or dust observed on shelving on 1st floor and basement.
53 Clutter observed in basement.
54 Static dust accumulation observed on exhaust hood ventilation covers and filters.
Ellsworth Deli
1640 Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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