Inspection Report

6500 Papi Supermarket Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
« Back
Related Reports
6500 Papi Supermarket Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 04/30/2025

37 Beverages observed on floor and not elevated 6 inches from ground.
41 Spoon for stirring coffee observed in cup of stagnant water.
45 - Soda crates observed in use to elevate water ice in chest freezer. - Soda crates observed in use to elevate onion storage. - Wood pallets observed in basement storage area.
45 - Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and being used for storage. - Hot holding unit observed defective being used for dry storage. - Domestic ninja croc pot observed in use.
45 Domestic microwave observed.
53 - Water stained ceiling tiles observed in restroom
6500 Papi Supermarket Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 04/26/2025

11 - 1 severely dented canned item (pears) observed in retail area. *Dented can was discarded -2 expired containers of baby oatmeal observed in retail area. *Oatmeal was discarded.
20 A container of opened mayo was held at 70 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *Mayo was discarded.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli meats & Cheese), located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
45 - Soda crates observed in use to elevate water ice in chest freezer. - Soda crates observed in use to elevate cases of water in retail area.
45 - Under counter refrigeration unit observed defective and being used for storage - Facility has a hot plate in kitchen with no hood, exhaust or ventilation which is not approved for use. -Domestic ninja croc pot observed in use.
53 - Dust and debris observed along floor perimeter in kitchen area. -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent.
53 Miscellaneous clutter observed stored in rear storage area. - Miscellaneous clutter observed throughout basement. * Decluttering and organization is needed.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit. *Ticket issued
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
81 The establishment sold tobacco products without checking ID. *Ticket issued.
6500 Papi Supermarket Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 04/03/2025

26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. Chemical spray was removed during the inspection.
37 Box of bananas observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
41 Observed water ice scoop and spoon for stirring coffee observed in stagnant water.
45 - Hold holding unit observed to be not working and being used for storage - Facility has a hot plate in kitchen with no hood, exhaust or ventilation. This is not allowed to use.
6500 Papi Supermarket Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 02/06/2025

1 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. A City of Philadelphia Food safety certificate application was emailed with this inspection report.
8 No paper towels observed at handwash sink.
21 Cups of sliced fruit is potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in cooler, was not date marked.
26 Bed observed laying onside of beverages in storage room.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
37 Box of bananas observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
41 Observed water ice scoop and spoon for stirring coffee observed in stagnant water.
45 - Hold holding unit observed to be not working and being used for storage. - Garbage grinder observed to be not working. - Hand washing sink in restroom is not mounted to wall.
45 - Onion storage observed in basket. - Observed cardboard lining used as shelves for chips in retail area.
47 - Cleaning is needed inside reach-in coolers. Dirt observed at the bottom. - Observed ice accumulations inside of chest freezer. - Shelf cleaning is needed in front of store. Dirt and dust accumulation observed. - Shelving in basement observed with dirt and dust. Cleaning is needed.
51 Small lidded trash can is needed in restroom for female sanitary napkins.
53 - Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. - Missing ceiling tiles observed over reach-in coolers. - Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout facility. - Step damage observed going down into basement. - Wall damage observed in food prep area behind sink.
53 - Floor cleaning is needed in storage room area. - Trash bags and broken down boxes observed on floor in storage room area.
53 Mop observed on floor and not elevated when not in use.
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
M M Food Market Deli
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

11 Observed one half-gallon of milk expired in the retail area. Corrected on Site: Person in charge disposed of milk upon request.
21 Observed deli meats and cheeses, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case, was not date marked.
40 Observed whole and sliced vegetables, no food prep sink installed. Corrected on Site: Sanitarian instructed Person in Charge to discontinue slicing vegetables and fruits until a prep sink is installed or a variance is approved. Facility is only approved to use prewashed and/or pre-sliced fruits and vegetables.
41 Observed water ice scoop in stagnant water.
45 Observed cardboard lining used as shelves for chips in retail area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Observed ice accumulations inside of chest freezer.
49 Observed no prep sink in facility.
53 Observed broom, dustpan, and mop resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack.
M M Food Market Deli
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 05/15/2023

1 Several staff members are ServSafe certified. At least one person must also obtain certification from Philadelphia Health Department. An application will be provided.
6 Running water was not immediately available at the hand wash sink. Water main had been closed for plumbing repair.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
41 Coffee spoon is stored in a container of regular water. These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.
53 General cleaning is needed in the rear storage room and the kitchen.
53 A mop was seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack.
53 Interior surfaces: smooth and in good repair **Broken floor tiles seen in the kitchen. **Water damage observed to the wall behind the kitchen hand sink.
M M Food Market Deli
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date: 06/21/2022

14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200- 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Drained and refilled.
41 Water ice scoop is stored in a container of regular water. These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.
41 Spoon used to stir coffee is stored in a cup of regular water. These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 The hand wash sink in the restroom is not sealed to the wall
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
53 General cleaning and organizing is needed in the rear storage room
65 & Lebanon Deli Inc
6500 Lebanon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151
Inspection Date:  

 
 Inspections