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Kaaba Market
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Kaaba Market
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 07/12/2024

23 Meat foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. **Person in charge placed the label on the meat.
45 The following were observed: -Cardboard being used to line shelving units in food prep area -Milk/soda crates, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used for elevation throughout facility
45 Restroom hand sink needs to be sealed to the adjoining wall.
45 The following were observed: -One non-NSF/ANSI stove in food prep area -Non-NSF/ANSI chest freezers in food retail area -Unused equipment throughout basement area
46 An air drying rack was not observed over the warewashing sink. **unpainted wood being used as drying rack
46 Faucet handle not long enough to reach all three basins of the warewashing sink.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
49 Mop sink was not observed.
53 The following were observed: -Porous stained ceiling tiles throughout facility -Cardboard lining the walk-in cooler floor
Kaaba Market
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 08/25/2023

6 Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
8 Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the prep area area. Soap was provided.
8 Dishes and utensils observed in the hand wash sink. Items were removed.
45 The following were observed: -Cardboard, which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to line shelving units in food prep area -Milk/soda crates, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used for elevation throughout facility
45 The following were observed: -One non-NSF/ANSI stove in food prep area -Non-NSF/ANSI chest freezers in food retail area -One non-operational reach-in refrigeration unit in food retail area (used for dry storage) -Unused equipment throughout basement area
45 Restroom hand sink needs to be sealed to the adjoining wall.
46 An air drying rack was not observed over the warewashing sink.
46 Faucet handle not long enough to reach all three basins of the warewashing sink.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
49 Mop sink was not observed.
51 General cleaning is needed in the restroom; surfaces were not clean to sight and touch.
53 The following were observed: -Porous stained ceiling tiles throughout facility -Cardboard lining the walk-in cooler floor
Kaaba Market
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 03/20/2023

1 PIC was unable to demonstrate how to properly set up 3 bay ware-washing sink. PIC observed setting up two sanitizer sinks without wash or rinse compartments. **PIC was instructed of the correct way to set up 3 bay ware-washing sink during time of inspection
1 Food Safety Certified person applied for City Certificate, but application has not been received by the Health Department. **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.
9 Safe-handling instructions were not observed on pre-packaged raw meats in food prep area. **Packaged Meat and Poultry that is not a Ready-to-Eat Food Meat and poultry that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or otherwise offered for consumption shall be labeled to include safe handling instructions as specified in the Food Act
11 Two dented cans observed on shelving unit in food retail area. **PIC took corrective action and discarded dented cans during time of inspection.
13 The following were observed: -Raw chicken stored above uncovered fries and peeled garlic in the reach-in refrigeration unit -Uncovered potentially hazardous food in reach-in refrigeration
14 The following were observed: -The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware-wash sink was >400 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. -3-bay ware-washing sink set up incorrectly with two sanitizer compartments. **PIC was instructed on how to properly set up 3 bay ware-washing sink and to dilute sanitizer concentration to required range during time of inspection.
45 The following were observed: -Two non-NSF/ANSI drying racks in food prep area -One non-NSF/ANSI stove in food prep area -Three non-NSF/ANSI chest freezers in food retail area -Three non-NSF/ANSI reach-in refrigeration units in food retail area -One non-operational reach-in refrigeration unit in food retail area (used for dry storage) -Unused equipment throughout basement area
45 The following were observed: -Raw wood legs, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment -Cardboard, which is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to line shelving units in food prep area -Milk/soda crates, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used fir elevation throughout facility
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/closed display case -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer units -Residue on exterior surfaces of shelving units
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed in unisex employee restroom.
51 Static dust observed on air vents in unisex employee restroom.
53 The following were observed: -Porous stained ceiling tiles throughout facility -Exposed utility lines in basement area -Cracked/unfinished floor tiles in unisex employee restroom/basement area -Base cove in need of repair in unisex employee restroom
Spice of India
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Inspection Date: 02/21/2023

1 Food Safety Certified person was not present at the start of inspection. Food Safety Certified person observed without the City Certificate upon arrival. **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. **Food Safety Certified person arrived by end of inspection and an application for the City Certificate was issued during time of inspection.
1 PIC was unable to demonstrate how to properly set up 3 bay ware-washing sink. PIC observed setting up to sanitizers sinks without wash or rinse compartments. **PIC was instructed of the correct way to set up 3 bay ware-washing sink during time of inspection.
8 The following were observed: -Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the food prep area -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sinks in the food prep area and unisex employee restroom **PIC took corrective action and provided soap and paper towel at handwashing sinks during time of inspection.
8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwashing sink in the food prep area. **PIC was instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only and to wash, rinse, and sanitize soiled food equipment in the 3 bay ware-washing sink during time of inspection.
9 Safe-handling instructions were not observed on pre-packaged raw meats in food prep area. **Packaged Meat and Poultry that is not a Ready-to-Eat Food Meat and poultry that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or otherwise offered for consumption shall be labeled to include safe handling instructions as specified in the Food Act
13 The following were observed: -Splash guard needed between 3 bay ware-washing sink and handwashing sink in food prep area -Raw chicken stored above milk in the reach-in refrigeration unit
14 3-bay ware-washing sink set up incorrectly with only rinse and wash compartments. **PIC was instructed on how to properly set up 3 bay ware-washing sink during time of inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse feces) observed around the perimeters of the floor in the basement area.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in food prep area.
45 The following were observed: -Two non-NSF/ANSI drying racks in food prep area -One non-NSF/ANSI stove in food prep area -Three non-NSF/ANSI chest freezers in food retail area -Three non-NSF/ANSI reach-in refrigeration units in food retail area -One non-operational walk-in cooler in basement area -One non-operational reach-in refrigeration unit in food retail area -Unused equipment throughout basement area
46 Warewash sinks do not have basins large enough to accomodate the largest piece of equipment needing manual cleaning.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units/closed display case -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer units -Residue on exterior surfaces of shelving units
49 Leak observed under handwashing sink in unisex employee restroom area.
51 Lidded receptacle for disposal of feminine sanitary napkins was not observed in unisex employee restroom.
51 The following were observed: -Static dust on air vents in unisex employee restroom -General cleaning needed around interior/exterior surfaces of handwashing sink and toilet in unisex employee restroom
53 The following were observed: -Porous stained ceiling tiles throughout facility -Open holes in ceiling in basement area -Exposed utility lines in basement area -Cracked/unfinished floor tiles in unisex employee restroom/basement area
54 Lights in the unisex employee restroom are not shielded from breakage.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf 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: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Spice of India
9257 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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