Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  10/15/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:00 AM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  01:20 PM
Food Facility
Taqueria la Prima
Address
1104 S 09TH ST 19147
Telephone
(215) 339-5000
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
3
Licensee
Taqueria La Prima Inc 
Corporate Officer
Alicia Mozo Guevara 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
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 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN 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 IN Food separated & protected    
14 IN 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 OUT Proper cooling time & temperature   X
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN 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 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate   X
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons   X
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 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored   X
 
 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 IN Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 IN Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices   X
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 IN 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:  Miguel A. Barradas Martinez Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 10/15/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  10/15/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:00 AM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  01:20 PM
Food Facility
Taqueria la Prima
Address
1104 S 09TH ST 19147
Telephone
(215) 339-5000
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
3
Licensee
Taqueria La Prima Inc 
Corporate Officer
Alicia Mozo Guevara 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Shredded Lettuce / Cold Prep Refrigerator 36.7 ° F Salsa / Cold Prep Refrigerator 32.0 ° F Sausage / Cold Prep Refrigerator 33.9 ° F
Cactus / Reach-In Refrigerator 49.8 ° F Rice / Reach-In Refrigerator 60.3 ° F Chicken / Reach-In Refrigerator 32.0 ° F
Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 33.0 ° F Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 146.0 ° F Cactus / Hot-Holding Unit 138.9 ° F
Pork / Container on Grill 203.0 ° F Pork / Container on Grill 150.0 ° F Cactus / Prep Area for Grilling 129.4 ° F
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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.
18 Violation of Code: [46.384(a)(b)] Potentially hazardous food, was not cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in 2 hours and/or from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. Food prepared 10/15/19 was 49.8 and 60.3 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. No thermometer available for cold foods. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the food prep and warewashing areas. Multiple gnats/fruit flies and a fly were observed on the wall and near whole tomatoes. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
-Food dispensing utensil in the sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] Mop sink not present. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Some floor tiles in disrepair in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] -Debris observed at floor perimeters in the prep areas.
-Grease and food debris observed on the floor and on utility connections behind the cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Brooms and mops observed stored directly on the floor. Please provide a mop/broom rack for proper storage of maintenance tools. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:1
Summary
Statements
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment has been issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment cannot operate for a minimum of 48 hours. The establishment cannot operate until the required fee is paid and the establishment is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below for a re-inspection once the violations have been corrected and the fee has been paid.
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) Miguel A. Barradas Martinez Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 10/15/2019