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Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 09/18/2024

35 -Repackaged cut fruit, desserts, and cupcakes are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. -Prepared salads are lacking the net weight on the label.
37 -Packaged candies are not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area. * Food should be stored at least 15 cm (6 inches) off of the floor
45 -Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the rear and basement storage areas. -Cardboard liners in the retail area are not easily cleaned -Artificial grass liners in the closed deli display case are not smooth and easily cleaned and block air flow.
45 -The grinder is installed on a wall mounted hand sink. -Non-commercial: microwave and chest freezer observed. *The person in charge stated that the microwave is for personal use only. -Damaged trim on the basement chest freezer.
47 Observations: -Oil stained cardboard liners -Ice building up inside freezers.
53 Broom observed on the floor and not stored elevated in the storage area. *Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, and utensils.
53 Observations: -Porous ceiling tiles -Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area.
Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/01/2024

13 The designated sink for food prep appears to be directly plumbed rather than indirectly plumbed with a catch basin. Whole produce is rinsed in this store. For example, tomatoes, lettuce, watermelon, pineapples, strawberries and other fruits and produce that are cut and packaged for sale in this store. Possible Solutions: -Purchase the produce and fruit pre-rinsed and provide documentation that it was purchased that way. -Have the designated sink indirectly plumbed with a catch basin that is accessible for inspection and cleaning.
26 Chemicals (lighter fluid) was stored on the same shelf with food (bottled spring water) in the retail area. An employee moved the bottles of spring water.
26 Observed insecticides (Black Jack insect spray and Combat bait traps) or rodenticides (Tom Cat Mouse bait) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement storage and toilet room areas. The observed items were removed from the store.
35 Repackaged cut fruit and prepared salads are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
36 The open and unscreened trap door, an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective beard restraint.
45 -Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the rear and basement storage areas.
45 -The splash guards between the hand sink, additional sink, and the 3 basin sink are not sealed to the sinks. -The grinder is installed on a wall mounted hand sink. -Non-commercial: microwave and chest freezer observed. The person in charge stated that the microwave is for personal use only.
47 Observations: -Oil stained cardboard liners
49 There is no dedicated NSF approved, stand alone, deep (at least 10 inches), indirectly drained, and equipped with a catch basin, food prep sink for the rinsing of fresh produce and fruit. The NSF approved sink is directly plumbed rather than indirectly plumbed with a catch basin that is easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
49 -A backflow prevention device was not observed at the main water inlet or water meter.
53 Observations: -Porous ceiling tiles -Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area.
53 Observation: -Dust and debris on the floor perimeters below refrigerators in the retail area.
Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 06/11/2024

8 A trash can was not provided at the hand sink in the prep area. A bucket was placed at the hand sink during the inspection.
9 Food Facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Tres Leches Cakes are from an approved source. The person in charge removed the cakes from the retail refrigerator to be returned to distributor.
13 There is no designated food prep sink for the rinsing of tomatoes, lettuce, watermelon, pineapples, strawberries and other fruits and produce that are cut and packaged for sale in this store. Stop all rinsing of produce and fruit in the 3 basin sink. Possible Solutions: Purchase the produce and fruit pre-rinsed and provide documentation that it was purchased that way. -Install the food prep sink.
26 Chemicals (lighter fluid, rubbing alcohol, motor oil, and other items) were stored above or on the same shelf with food (pet food and drinking water in the retail area), equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. An employee began removing the chemicals.
35 Repackaged cut fruit and repackaged desserts are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
37 -Snacks are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area.
43 Box of stirrers in the self service coffee area are not wrapped to prevent potential contamination when retrieved.
45 -Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the rear and basement storage areas. -Unfinished wood storage shelves observed in the rear prep area.
45 -No splash guard between the hand sink and the 3 basin sink. -The grinder is installed on a wall mounted hand sink. -Non-commercial: microwave and chest freezer observed. The person in charge stated that the microwave is for personal use only. Label for employee use only.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The plastic colander does not stand up to daily use and warewashing.
47 Observations: -Oil stained cardboard liners
49 A backflow prevention device was not observed at the main water inlet or water meter.
49 There is no dedicated NSF approved, stand alone, deep (at least 10 inches), indirectly drained, and equipped with a catch basin, food prep sink for the rinsing of fresh produce and fruit.
53 Observations: -Porous ceiling tiles -Black stained ceiling in the rear storage area.
53 The broom was observed stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack.
Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 03/25/2024

8 The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by an empty picture and a stopper and not accesible at all times for employee use. The picture and stopper were removed.
8 There was no trash can at the hand sink for paper towel disposal. A bucket was placed at the hand sink.
9 Food Facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Tres Leches Cakes are from an approved source. The person in charge removed the cakes from the retail refrigerator and top of closed display case to be returned to distributor.
13 There is no designated food prep sink for the rinsing of tomatoes, lettuce, watermelon, pineapples, strawberries and other fruits and produce that are cut and packaged for sale in this store. Stop all rinsing of produce and fruit in the 3 basin sink. Possible Solutions: Purchase the produce and fruit pre-rinsed and provide documentation that it was purchased that way. -Install the food prep sink.
14 The person in charge set up the 3 basin sink for sanitizing and washing. Only the first basin was observed with a rag and water at the beginning of the inspection. The inspector explained the proper set up of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. The person in charge then set up the sink properly.
21 Cut fruit, potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the retail refrigerator and closed display case, was not date marked. Repackaged desserts, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the retail refrigerator and closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge began placing dates on the packages.
26 Bug spray can observed in the basement storage area. All pest control should be done by a licensed exterminator.
26 Chemicals (window cleaner, another cleaning solution, motor oil, detergents and other items) were stored above or on the same shelf with food (pet food in the retail area and other items used for food prep in the food prep area), equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. The bottles were moved to the utility sink area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the retail refrigerator.
35 Prepackaged cut fruit and repackaged desserts are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
37 -Snacks are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area. -Employee personal packaged foods observed intermingled with produce and packaged foods for sale in the closed display case.
39 Moist wiping cloth observed lying in water in the 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Stirrers in self service area were not wrapped to prevent potential contamination when retrieved. The container was removed from the self service area.
45 -No splash guard between the hand sink and the 3 basin sink. -Non-commercial: microwave and chest freezer observed. The person in charge stated that the microwave is for personal use only. Label for employee use only.
45 -Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks in the rear and basement storage areas. -Unfinished wood storage shelves observed in the rear storage area.
49 A backflow prevention device was not observed at the main water inlet or water meter.
49 There is no dedicated NSF approved, stand alone, deep (at least 10 inches), indirectly drained, and equipped with a catch basin, food prep sink for the rinsing of fresh produce and fruit.
53 -Porous and water stained ceiling tiles -Black stained ceiling in the rear storage area.
Dickinson Mini Market
1500 S 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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