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  5 Date  10/15/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:05 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  03:25 PM
Food Facility
Snyder Deli Grocery
Address
2039 S 7TH ST 19148
Telephone
(267) 216-5478
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
3
Licensee
Snyder Deli Grocery Corp. 
Corporate Officer
Grace S Bencosme 
  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 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 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized X  
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 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT 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 OUT 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 IN 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+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Luis Ramon Rodriguez A59966 Exp. 04/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) RaShawna Harvey 215-685-4305 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  5 Date  10/15/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:05 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  03:25 PM
Food Facility
Snyder Deli Grocery
Address
2039 S 7TH ST 19148
Telephone
(267) 216-5478
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
3
Licensee
Snyder Deli Grocery Corp. 
Corporate Officer
Grace S Bencosme 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 39.0 ° F Ice Cream / Chest Freezer 1.0 ° F Cheese / Closed Display Case 38.0 ° F
Turkey / Closed Display Case 40.0 ° F Sliced Tomatoes / Cold Prep Refrigerator 36.0 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 30.0 ° 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.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Visible evidence of insect or rodent contaminated foods in the retail area. Gnawed bags of potato chips observed.
-Expired baby food observed in the retail area. The person in charge discarded the expired items during the inspection.
-Severely canned items observed on retail area shelves. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
-Live roaches observed inside the deli slicer.
-Live roaches observed on the cutting board.
-The three basin sink is not clean to sight and touch.
-Mouse dropping and dead flies observed in the sanitizing solution of the three basin sink. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The quarternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. The person in charge added sanitizer to the solution making the concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Deli cheeses, located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1026] Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food preparation area. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Mouse droppings observed throughout the facility.
-Live roaches observed throughout the facility.
-Fruit flies and house flies observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Front door of the facility observed propped open upon arrival. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on a cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] Plastic utensils observed being stored in a manner that hand contact cannot be avoided with the mouth / lip surface of the utensil. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Luis Ramon Rodriguez A59966 Exp. 04/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) RaShawna Harvey 215-685-4305 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  5 Date  10/15/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:05 PM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  03:25 PM
Food Facility
Snyder Deli Grocery
Address
2039 S 7TH ST 19148
Telephone
(267) 216-5478
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
2
Sub
3
Licensee
Snyder Deli Grocery Corp. 
Corporate Officer
Grace S Bencosme 
  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.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Microwave and dish drying rack observed are not NSF/ANSI approved.
-Unused cold prep unit and two unused chest freezers observed in the retail area.
-Cover is not provided for the sump pump pit. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Crates observed used for elevation. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] An accumulation of dust observed on retail area shelves.
-An accumulation of ice observed in the chest freezer. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Mouse droppings and dead roaches observed onfood preparation and retail area shelves.
-Mouse dropping observed inside retail area potato chip and dessert boxes.
-Dead flies observed inside retail area reach-in refrigerators.
-Dead flies observed on retail area window sill.
-Black residue observed on reach-in refrigerator shelves. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Lidded trash can is not provided in the restroom for the disposal of feminine products. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] Restroom door is not self closing. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Floors throughout establishment are not clean due to mouse droppings, dead roaches, and dust accumulation observed. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Water damaged ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in the food preparation area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Hole observed in retail area wall.
-Displaced ceiling tiles observed in the retail area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Brooms and dust pans are not stored elevated. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Mop observed stored in a bucket and not elevated for air drying. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Inadequate lighting observed in the restroom. New Violation.
58 Violation of Code: [18.01] Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. A completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, showing all design features, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the, Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/FoodProtection/NewFoodBusinesses.html. 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: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
-The facility installed a ventilation hood, fryer, stove, flat top griddle, and three basin sink. New Violation.
Remarks This inspection was conducted with inspector Diriba Gonfa.
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.

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.
For an inspection after business hours or over the weekend, please contact Municipal Dispatch at (215) 686 - 4514.

Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. You are required to submit a Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, showing all design features, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the, Office of Food Protection. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/business-licenses-permits-and-approvals/food-businesses/
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) Luis Ramon Rodriguez A59966 Exp. 04/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) RaShawna Harvey 215-685-4305 Date: 10/15/2019