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Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
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Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 07/28/2023

45 Plastic crates were used for elevation rather than approved dunnage rack.
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed in the toilet room.
53 Porous stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Paper towels were placed by the handwash sink.
11 Visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods: gnawed cups of noodles on the retail shelf. Noodles were discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the retail: - Gnawed cups of uncooked noodle soup observed on the retail shelf
45 Plastic crates were used for elevation rather than approved dunnage rack.
45 Mop sink is not completely sealed to the wall.
47 Gnawed food observed on the retail shelf.
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed in the toilet room.
51 Toilet room door is not self closing.
52 Trash can was not provided in the restroom area.
53 Porous stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
54 Inadequate lighting observed in the basement.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 07/11/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
36 A fly trap with flies was observed in the retail area. **It was removed.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the retail and rear area. **Gnawed cups of uncooked noodle soup observed on the retail shelve and mouse droppings at the rear area floor perimeter.
45 Plastic crates are used for elevation rather than approved dunnage rack.
45 Mop sink is not completely sealed to the wall.
47 Observations: -debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units. -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer.
47 Gnawed food observed on the retail shelf.
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed in the toilet room.
51 Toilet room door is not self closing.
51 Observations -Static dust on air vent in employee restroom -Toilet room fixtures (toilet bowl, handsink and flooring surface are not clean to sight and touch (black residue on interior surfaces of sink/faucet handles) -Debris around perimeters of floors
52 Observed no trash can in the restroom area.
53 Black residue observed inside the mop sink.
53 Porous stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
53 Water damaged ceiling tiles observed in the retail and restroom area.
53 Peeling paint observed on the retail wall surface.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 03/29/2023

47 The following were observed: -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed.
51 The following were observed: -Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom -Handwashing sink is not clean to site and touch in unisex employee restroom (black residue on interior surfaces of sink/faucet handles) -Debris around perimeters of floors
53 Porous stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
53 Static dust and debris observed around perimeters of floors.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 03/27/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the unisex employee restroom area. **PIC took corrective action and provided paper towel at the handwashing sink during time of inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in throughout facility.
47 The following were observed: -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer
51 The following were observed: -Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom -Handwashing sink is not clean to site and touch in unisex employee restroom (black residue on interior surfaces of sink/faucet handles) -Debris around perimeters of floors
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed.
53 Static dust and debris observed around perimeters of floors.
53 Porous stained ceiling tiles observed throughout facility.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/30/2023

31 Reach in refrigerator unit was observed at 49 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F or less.
45 Cardboard lining was observed on the shelves in the refrigeration unit. Wooden shelving was observed in the rear storage. Note: The cardboard was removed during the inspection.
51 The toilet room door does not self-close. Note: The self-closing mechanism in the toilet room was repaired.
53 Water accumulation was observed in the basement. Note: The basement is not used for storage.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/27/2023

11 Mouse observed in the crate of potato chips.
31 Reach in refrigerator unit was observed at 49 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F or less.
36 Mouse observed in the crate of potato chips.
45 Cardboard lining was observed on the shelves in the refrigeration unit. Wooden shelving observed in the rear storage.
47 Storage shelves were unclean to sight.
51 Toilet room door does not self close.
53 Garbage and clutter observed at the bottom of the basement stairwell.
74 Packs of cigarettes were observed under the sale counter.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 12/21/2022

8 Paper towels and and hand wash reminder sign were not observed in the toilet room. Note: The person in charge supplied paper towels and reminder sign.
31 Reach in refrigerator unit was observed at 49 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F or less.
45 Wooden shelving observed in the rear storage areas.
47 Storage shelves were unclean to sight.
51 Toilet room door does not self close.
53 Garbage and clutter observed at the bottom of the basement stairwell.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 12/15/2022

74 Tobacco products were observed in the facility. The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. All tobacco products need to be removed from the premises.
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.
80 The establishment sold tobacco products to a minor.
81 The establishment sold tobacco products without checking ID.
Castor Convenience Store
6392 Castor Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
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