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Ali Brew and Mini Market
4501 Baltimore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
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Ali Brew and Mini Market
4501 Baltimore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 04/04/2024

11 4pks of milk (03/05/2024) observed expired. PIC removed them from the shelves.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the coffee table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Microwave observed non NSF approved
45 -One inoperable reach in refrigerator observed in the retail area. -Chest freezer observed not NSF approved in the retail area.
51 The trash can in the restroom observed not lidded for sanitary products *A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
53 General floor cleaning needed underneath cold food prep refrigerator, coffee table. hot holding unit table, warwashing area and storage area.
54 Toilet ceiling vent cover observed with dust
69 For more information about compliance, visit www.foodfitphilly.org/sodium-warning-label or email questions to health-sodium@phila.gov
Ali Brew and Mini Market
4501 Baltimore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 03/06/2024

9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods(spicy lentil, Mild lentil, collar greens, chickpeas, cabbage & carrot, beef stew, beets green beans and spicy chicken) are from an approved source. *Records of food sources shall be maintained and made available for review upon request by the Department of Health.
21 Sauce, lentil salad, and opened shredded cheeses; potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case and under counter refrigerator, was not date marked.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
39 Sponges observed in the warewashing sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. *Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
45 Microwave observed non NSF approved
45 One inoperable reach in refrigerator observed in the retail area.
51 The trash can in the restroom is not lidded for sanitary products A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
53 General floor cleaning needed underneath cold food prep refrigerator, coffee table. hot holding unit table, ware washing area, storage area etc.
Ali Brew and Mini Market
4501 Baltimore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

8 The ice machine was observed draining into the hand washing sink. *A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Pessima Organic Super Ginger Juices are from an approved source. Note: The person in charge was instructed to retain all products from further sales until sources can be approved. Corrective action was taken. *Juices retained are listed in the disposal list below.
14 Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine.
21 Lassi drinks ,yogurts, lentil salad, and opened shredded cheeses; potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case and under counter refrigerator, was not date marked.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. *The person in charge labeled the items during the inspection.
36 Sticky insect tape located in rear food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
43 Single use containers (Yogurt, garlic, etc.) observed being reused for food storage. * Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
45 The hand washing sink is not sealed properly to the wall.
45 One inoperable reach in refrigerator observed in the retail area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
51 The restroom door is not self closing.
51 The trash can in the restroom is not lidded for sanitary products.
53 The stone wall of the food prep area up front lacks base coving making the area smooth and easily cleanable.
53 An idle mop observed stored in the bucket and not hung properly for air drying.
53 Debris observed on the floor of the rear food prep area observed beneath sinks and prep table.
54 A table top fryer and flat top grill observed in the rear food prep area. * Mechanical ventilation is necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes in a food facility. **The person in charge agreed to discontinue use of equipment and remove the equipment from the premises.
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. *This inspection revealed a change of ownership.
Ali Brew and Mini Market
4501 Baltimore Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
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