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Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
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Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 10/07/2024

39 Sponges observed in the handwash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in basement and rear storage areas. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement and storage.
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 retail.
49 A leak was observed on the faucet of the prep sink.
51 - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. - Bathroom sink not properly sealed to the wall.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 08/21/2024

1 A City Food Safety Certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection. Application was emailed to the person in charge
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. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed throughout the facility.
39 Sponges observed in the handwash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in basement and rear storage areas. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement and rear storage.
46 The handwash sink was not properly sealed to the wall.
49 A leak was observed on the faucet of the prep sink.
51 A lidded trash can was not observed in the bathroom.
51 Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
54 Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 02/15/2024

39 Sponges observed in the handwash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in basement and rear storage areas. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement and rear storage.
46 The garbage disposal sink was not properly sealed to the wall.
47 Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the food prep.
51 Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom.
53 Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in retail area.
53 Broom and dust pan were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection.
54 Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 04/26/2023

34 The following observations were noted: -Temperature measuring device (i.e. probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold prep equipment.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in Basement and Rear Storage Areas. - Cardboard used as shelf liner in the retail area. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement storage and rear storage area.
60 The Office of Food Protection has received plans (PR #20-0228) for this establishment.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 03/07/2023

6 Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. **Corrective action was taken, health sanitarian instructed food safety person to discard single use gloves and properly wash and dry hands which food safety person executed at time of inspection.***
37 The following observations were noted: -Two cases of raw meat stored on bags of ready-to-eat ice inside chest freeze in the food prep area. -Cases of beverages observed being stored on direct floor surface not elevated at least 6 inches off the ground in the retail area.
39 The following observations were noted: -Moist wiping cloths observed lying on chair and not stored in sanitizing solution in the food prep area. -Wet and dry wiping cloths. Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be one of the following: (1) Dry and used for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers. (2) Wet and cleaned as specified in § 46.751(b)(4) (relating to requirement and frequency of laundering), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in § 46.674(a) (relating to warewashing equipment: mechanical or manual), and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. -(a) Cloths used for wiping food spills. Cloths that are used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
39 (a) General. Except as provided in subsection (b), wiping cloths laundered in a food facility that does not have a mechanical clothes dryer as specified in § 46.615(b) (relating to clothes washers and dryers) shall be air-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles and wiping cloths.
42 The following observations noted: -No splash guard installed between handwash sink and food prep sink in food prep area. -No splash guard installed between sanitize compartment of 3-compartment warewash sink and mop sink; and between mop sink and dry storage shelves in the rear storage/warewash area.
44 Observed single use gloves being used by food employee for multiple tasks without being changed and not being discarded.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in Basement and Rear Storage Areas. - Cardboard used as shelf liner in the retail area. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement storage and rear storage area.
45 Observed missing caulking along perimeter of handwash sink, food prep sink and warewash sink.
45 The following observations were noted: -Non food related items(i.e. Washer, Dryer, clothes, electrical heater) stored in the basement area. -Non NSF/ANSI Chest Freezer
47 Observed raw meat particles stored at bottom surface of cold prep unit
49 No backflow prevention device with hose bib/faucet head installed at mop sink. (d) Backflow prevention device: when required. A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food facility, including on a hose bib if a hose is attached, or on a hose bib if a hose is not attached but can be attached, by an approved backflow prevention device as specified in § 46.822(d) (relating to design, construction and installation of plumbing systems).
53 The following observations were noted: -Accumulation of food residue on wall surface behind slicer and prep table in the food prep area. -Accumulation of debris and dust on floor surface in the rear storage/warwash area.
54 (b) Lockers and other facilities. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
60 The Office of Food Protection has received plans (PR #20-0228) for this establishment.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 12/28/2022

8 The Following observations were noted: -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Food container in handwash sink in the food prep area
11 The following observations noted: -Two severely dented and distressed canned items in retail area. -White/pink slim residue on the inside of wrapping of open deli meat date marked 12.11.22
13 Fly swatter observed being stored on a hook in rear storage/warewashing area
14 An accumulation of food residue observed on the food contact surfaces of slicer; is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
14 - Observed no sink stopper available for wash compartment of 3-compartment warewash sink in warewash/storage area.
26 The following observations were noted: -Chemicals(i.e. pesticide & cleaning sprays) were stored above on the with food items(beverages) on storage rack in the rear storage room. -Soap dispenser with handwash soap installed above food prep sink in the food prep area.
37 The following observations were noted: -Cases of beverages observed being stored on direct floor surface not elevated at least 6 inches off the ground in the retail area. -Fly swatter observed being stored on a hook in rear beverage storage/warewashing area
37 Observed steel wool scrubbers stored in foam cups stored behind faucet head of food prep sink in the food prep area
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in Basement and Rear Storage Areas. - Cardboard used as shelf liner in the retail area. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement storage and rear storage area.
45 Observed missing caulking along perimeter of handwash sink, food prep sink and warewash sink.
45 The following observations were noted: -Domestic Microwave. -Non food related items(i.e. Washer, Dryer, clothes, electrical heater) stored in the basement area. -Non NSF Chest Freezer
46 The following observations were noted: - No sink stopper available for wash compartment of 3-compartment warewash sink in warewash/storage area. -Warewash sink not properly setup at time of inspection.
49 Mop sink observed leaking in the rear storage area
51 Restroom door observed not self-closing in the basement area.
53 The following observations were noted: - Water stained ceiling tiles in the retail area and clerk station. -Peeling paint and chipping wall surface in the basement area.
53 The following observations were noted: -Accumulation of static dust on drain rack above handwash and food prep sink in the food prep area. -Wet floor surface under mop sink in rear storage area
59 Prior plan review submitted missing basement area and warewash/rear storage area. Plan Review Application 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.
Amber Food Market
2085 E Cambria St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Inspection Date: 05/26/2022

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Pastillios foods are from an approved source. *Made from home*
11 Observed a dented, distressed canned food item on the retail shelf in the retail area. *Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarding the damaged canned item.*
13 The following observations were noted: -Raw meat stored above ready to eat food(bags if prepackaged ice) inside the chest freezer in the food prep area. -Two fly swatters stored on hook above slicer. *Corrective action was taken, fly swatters were discarding at time of inspection.*
14 An accumulation of food residue observed on the food contact surfaces of slicer; is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
26 Chemicals were stored above on the with food items(beverages) on storage rack in the rear storage room.
37 The following observation were noted: -Cases of beverages stored on direct floor surface not elevated at least 6 inches off the ground in the rear storage room. -Idle broom and dust pan stored on case of beverages instead of elevated on utility rack in the rear storage room.
45 The following observations were noted: - Raw wood shelving food storage in Basement and Rear Storage Areas. - Aluminum foil on shelving as shelf liners throughout food prep area. - Cardboard used as floor liner in the food prep area, and as shelf liner in the retail area. - Cardboard boxes used as storage in the rear storage room. - Soda crates used for elevation in the basement storage area.
45 Observed missing caulking along perimeter of handwash sink and warewash sink.
45 The following observations were noted: -Non NSF drain rack. -Domestic Microwave. -Non food related items(i.e. Washer, Dryer, clothes, electrical heater) stored in the basement area.
46 Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. *Corrective action was taken, health sanitarian explained the proper cleaning method prior to setting up the warewash sink.*
49 No mop/utility sink observed in the facility.
51 - Restroom door observed not self-closing in the basement area.
53 The following observations were noted: - Missing/damaged and water stained ceiling tiles in the retail area and clerk station. -Peeling paint and chipping wall surface in the basement area.
53 Observed idle broom and dust pan stored on case of beverages instead of elevated on utility rack in the rear storage room.
53 The following observations were noted: -Dust on wall surface above handwash and food prep sinks in the food prep area. -Dust on drain rack in the food prep area. -Cardboard boxes and foams stored behind food prep sink in the food prep area. -Decluttering need in the clerk station.
54 Observed grease accumulation on vent shields in the food prep area.
59 Prior plan review submitted missing basement area and warewash/rear storage area. Plan Review Application 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.
81 Observed establishment selling tobacco products without checking ID.
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