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A G Grocery Store
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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A G Grocery Store
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 05/23/2024

45 - Equipment- repair/adjustment: the former walk-in cooler in the storage room is used as a storage shed (for dry storage). - Several pieces of residential cooking equipment were observed in the prep area. They are used for personal use only.
46 Food facility lacks working sanitizer test strips (QAC test strips) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Ice build-up observed on the interior surface of the chest freezer containing sausages.
53 - Debris and dead roaches observed on the floor perimeter of back storage area and basement area. - Observed basement area with clutter; does not allow for sufficient cleaning.
A G Grocery Store
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 09/29/2023

8 A hand washing reminder sign is not provided at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
21 -Some opened deli meats and cheeses are not properly date labeled. -Containers of repackaged seafood salad are not labeled with use by dates.
26 Loose rodent poison observed on the floor under the 3-bay sink. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
26 Vinyl floor material containing glue observed lying on the beverages in the storage area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the salad prep unit at the kitchen and one of the reach-in refrigerators in the retail area. **Person in charge provided temperature measuring devices during the inspection.
35 Repackaged seafood salad containers were not properly labeled. See labeling requirements below: Label information on packaged foods. Label information on packaged foods shall include the following: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
35 Pickle containers reused for holding sugar in the kitchen, without ingredient's name properly labeled on the containers.
36 -Mice droppings observed on the floor under the 3-bay ware washing sink and at the corner between the 3-bay ware washing sink and the hand washing sink in the kitchen. -Flies observed in the food prep area.
36 The air conditioning wall unit in the food prep area is not properly sealed and could allow the entry of insects.
43 Pickle buckets are reused for the storage of other food. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
45 The restroom hand washing sink is not sealed to the wall.
45 -Equipment- repair/adjustment: the former walk-in cooler in the storage room is used as a storage shed (for dry storage). -A garbage grinder is installed on a shallow, wall -mounted hand sink. -Several pieces of residential cooking equipment were observed in the prep area. They are used for personal use only.
45 -Plastic soda crates are used to elevate beverage in the retail area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (QAC test strips) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 -Rear storage room shelves and the shelf to the right of the three-basin sink need cleaning. -Ice build-up observed on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer at the front cash register and in the deli display case at the kitchen prep area.
53 -Mouse droppings were observed along the floor perimeter under the 3-bay ware washing sink and in the corner between the 3-bay ware washing sink and the handwashing sink in the kitchen. -Dusty wall surfaces observed in the rear storage area. -Food debris observed on the floor perimeter of kitchen prep, ware washing and storage room areas. -Unnecessary item: A no longer used beverage maker is stored in the kitchen.
53 -Unfinished concreate floor surface were observed in the rear storage area. -Unfinished wood floor surface observed on the left side of the prep area hand sink. -Damaged floor tile observed in the restroom. -Unsealed utility line penetration observed in the restroom.
53 Broom and dustpan observed on floor in the rear storage area (to be hung/elevated when not in use).
A G Grocery Store
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 08/22/2023

8 A hand washing reminder sign is not provided in the restroom.
8 Unpackaged donuts are sold at the front counter without the presence of a hand sink.
11 Several dented cans of food were observed on retail shelves. The person in charge removed these cans from the retail shelves during the 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.
14 The person in charge does not wash, rinse, and sanitize multi-use utensils every time she cleans.
21 -Some opened deli meats and cheeses are not properly date labeled or accounted for on the list of dated deli meats and cheeses. -Containers of repackaged seafood salad are not labeled with use by dates.
26 Chemicals were observed stored on shelves next to and above food equipment.
26 Loose rodent poison was observed along floor perimeters of the food prep area and rear storage room next to sodas. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
35 Repackaged seafood salad containers were not properly labeled. See labeling requirements below: Label information on packaged foods. Label information on packaged foods shall include the following: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
36 -Evidence of mice was observed in the food prep area. -Flies were observed in the food prep area.
36 The air conditioning wall unit in the food prep area is not properly sealed and could allow the entry of insects.
45 The restroom hand sink is not sealed to the wall.
45 -Equipment- repair/adjustment: the former walk-in cooler is used as a storage room (for tobacco and UPS packages). -A garbage grinder is installed on a shallow, wall -mounted hand sink. -Several pieces of residential cooking equipment were observed in the prep area. They are used for personal use only.
45 -Baby formula was observed stored on an unfinished wood shelf in the defective walk-in cooler. -Cardboard shelf liners were observed on retail shelves.
46 Vegetable washing is conducted in 3-bay equipment washing sink, using a strainer. *Warewashing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department (variance request form to be emailed).
47 Rear storage room shelves and the shelf to the right of the three-basin sink need cleaning.
49 Utility sink is not provided: At least one utility sink shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
53 -Damaged floor surface observed beneath the food prep area hand sink. -Unfinished concreate floor surface were observed in the rear storage area. -Unfinished wood floor surface observed on the left side of the prep aera hand sink. -Unsealed utility line penetration observed in the restroom.
53 -Mouse droppings were observed along floor perimeters of the food prep area. -Dusty wall surfaces were observed in the rear storage area.
53 Cleaning equipment (dry mop, dustpan, and broom) were observed on flooring in the prep area (to be hung/elevated when not in use).
A G Grocery Store
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
Inspection Date: 06/29/2022

8 Food equipment was observed stored (drying) in handwashing sink. *PIC relocated
11 One quart of milk with sell by date of 6/12/22 observed in retail area refrigerator. *PIC relocated and removed from sale.
36 Gap observed under front door: outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Equipment- repair/adjustment: the former walk-in cooler is used as a storage room (for tobacco and UPS packages).
45 Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: plastic soda crates for beverage elevation * (staff use only)- Ninja, blender, microwave, panini maker, & Mr. Coffee brewer
45 Food contact surfaces do not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: cardboard boxes used for produce display; plastic 'seafood salad' containers were being cleaned/reused to store other food products.
46 No drain board or adequate storage is provided for soiled items before and cleaning at the warewash sink: soiled items stored in all 3-bays. *PIC began cleaning/sanitizing equipment to relocate.
46 Vegetable washing is conducted in 3-bay equipment washing sink, using a strainer. *Warewashing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department (variance request form to be emailed).
47 Equipment needs cleaning: fanguard in "True" milk refrigerator.
49 Utility sink is not provided: At least one utility sink shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
51 Ceiling vent/fan cover observed dusty in restroom.
53 Cleaning equipment (dry mop and broom) were observed on flooring in rear storage area (to be hung/elevated when not in use).
53 Cracked flooring observed in back storage area.
54 Owners' personal items are stored above ingredient shelves in deli and mixed in with deli food in prep. unit.
RD Food Market
162 W Dauphin St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
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