Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
Holiday Thriftway #0010
Address
5147 FRANKFORD AVE 19124
Telephone
2155359043
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Holiday Supermarkets, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
 Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 IN Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 OUT Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected    
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 IN Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
 Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 OUT Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Nicholas Montenegro (#A59387-3/1/20) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Joseph Hartline (215) 685-9015 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
Holiday Thriftway #0010
Address
5147 FRANKFORD AVE 19124
Telephone
2155359043
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Holiday Supermarkets, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cheese / Cold-Hold Unit 42.5 ° F Bacon / Cold-Hold Unit 37.8 ° F Turkey / Cold-Hold Unit 37.5 ° F
Beef / Cold-Hold Unit 33.3 ° F Pork / Cold-Hold Unit 33.7 ° F Turkey / Cold-Hold Unit 30.5 ° F
Chicken / Cold-Hold Unit 29.3 ° F Ham / Cold-Hold Unit 36.4 ° F Beef / Cold-Hold Unit 41.6 ° F
Beef / Cold-Hold Unit 41.0 ° F Sausage / Cold-Hold Unit 20.6 ° F Deli Meat / Display Case 42.5 ° F
Salad / Display Case 42.7 ° F Cheese / Display Case 32.3 ° F Turkey / Walk-in Freezer -14.0 ° F
Milk / Walk-In Cooler 36.7 ° F Deli Meat / Walk-In Cooler 38.0 ° F Milk / Walk-In Cooler 49.0 ° F
Milk / Walk-In Cooler 51.0 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 43.7 ° F Cut Watermelon / Cold-Hold Unit 56.7 ° F
Bacon / Reach-In Freezer 23.8 ° F Chicken / Reach-In Freezer 9.0 ° F Produce / Cold-Hold Unit 55.0 ° F
Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
6 Violation of Code: [46.131] Hot water peaked at 84.3 degrees F throughout the facility. Hot water should be maintained at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F for proper handwashing. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.981(h)] Cleaning is needed in the handwash sink to the side of the deli food prep area. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] The following observations were noted:

- The handwash sink in the men's restroom did not have single use towels, continuous towels, or an air drying device
- Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the produce area New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Severe leaking in the meat department walk-in cooler was observed dripping onto boxes and packages of food. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Soiled meat bags were observed being stored in the wash compartment of the warewashing sink. Surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized prior to washing equipment. New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Milk was observed being held between 49-51 degrees F in the walk-in cooler and cut watermelon was held at 56.7 degrees F in the retail area. Potentially hazardous foods shall be kept at a temperature of at least 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Dead roaches were observed in the rear storage area of the facility. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] Electric fly traps were observed on the food prep counter of the deli department. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Unfinished barewood pallets were observed being used for elevation. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.521] Foods, such as plantains, squash, plums, and grapefruit, were observed being stored in direct contact with cardboard. Surfaces should be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] The following observations were noted:

- An unapproved non-NSF domestic microwave
- Leaking faucets at the warewashing sink in the meat prep room
- Severe leak in the walk-in cooler in the meat department
- Non-operational cold-hold units in the retail area New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] A cutting board was observed with discoloration and deep scratches/scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitization in the produce area. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] The walk-in freezer is in need of defrost due to severe frost and ice accumulation. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Nicholas Montenegro (#A59387-3/1/20) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Joseph Hartline (215) 685-9015 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:00 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
Holiday Thriftway #0010
Address
5147 FRANKFORD AVE 19124
Telephone
2155359043
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Holiday Supermarkets, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] The restroom floors are in need of cleaning due to accumulated debris and residue. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.941(f)] A lidded trashcan is needed in the women's restroom for disposal of sanitary napkins. New Violation.
52 Violation of Code: [46.882(a)(c)] Trashcans are needed by all handwash sinks to properly dispose of paper towels. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] The following observations were noted:

- Gaps ands holes around utility lines
- Damaged/cracked floor tiles throughout the facility
- Damaged wall/floor/ceiling areas throughout the facility
- Missing outlet plate cover in the room next to the deli area New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Mops were observed being stored in buckets and brooms in direct contact with the floor. All maintenance tools should be elevated off the floor. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] General floor cleaning is needed throughout the facility. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Defective/inadequate lighting was observed in the meat walk-in cooler and in freezer units in the retail area. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.944] Defective ventilation was observed in the women's restroom. New Violation.
Remarks Contact District 7/10 Supervisor, Mr. Jose Ramos, at (215) 685-9013 when hot water is restored for an opening inspection.
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance and that current management practices have allowed unacceptable public health or food safety conditions. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.

Due to conditions observed during the inspection by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the establishment has agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below to arrange for an inspection prior to opening.
You are required under Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code to correct the violations listed as noted above. Your failure to correct these violations may result in the revocation of your health license and other legal action. Reinstatement of a revoked health license will require payment of another license fee. An appeal to these orders may be made to the Board of License and Inspection Review, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102-1617
Person in Charge (Signature) Nicholas Montenegro (#A59387-3/1/20) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Joseph Hartline (215) 685-9015 Date: 08/11/2016