Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  09/19/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
LPC Grocery
Address
850 N 50TH ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 681-4865
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Fausto Medina 
  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 OUT 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 OUT 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 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 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   X
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
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   X
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 OUT Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
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 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Emmanuel A Sanchez Payamps Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Brokenborough (215) 685-7537 Date: 09/19/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  09/19/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
LPC Grocery
Address
850 N 50TH ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 681-4865
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Fausto Medina 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Tomato / Cold Prep Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 43.0 ° F Chooped Lettuce / Cold Prep Refrigerator 49.0 ° F
Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 35.0 ° 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.
2 Violation of Code: [46.111(a) ] Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of the Health Awareness Reporting Policy for employees. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.301] Grinder sink and warewashing sink are plumbed on the same line. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Cutting board needs to be sanitized after a fly landed on it.
Inside of prep refrigerator need to be cleaned and sanitized from the flies nesting inside.
Dripping liquids and other food debris inside prep refrigeration unit. New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Chopped lettuce observed at 49 degrees Fahrenheit instead of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1021] Liquid Cleaner hanging on container of onions and observed stored over cooking equipment. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Flies observed throughout the facility at time of inspection.
Fruit flies observed nesting inside of cold preparation refrigerator.
Roach parts observed in back storage area. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] An insect control device located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Mouse opening observed in storage area. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage area. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] - Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the rear area.
- Electrical cooking burner observed in rear storage area.
Garbage grinder installed on a shallow wall mounted sink. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Bare wood shelving observed in storage area. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] General cleaning needed throughout. New Violation.
48 Violation of Code: [46.805] No hot water in bathroom. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] Cross contamination potential observed. The grinder sink and three compartment sink are plumbed on the same line. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Emmanuel A Sanchez Payamps Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Brokenborough (215) 685-7537 Date: 09/19/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  09/19/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
LPC Grocery
Address
850 N 50TH ST 19139
Telephone
(215) 681-4865
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
4
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Fausto Medina 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] - Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in front retail, storage and bathroom area.
- Cracked floor tiles observed in the bathroom area.

Acoustic ceiling that is not smooth and easily cleanable observed in area that produces grease aerosols. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.614] - A hood system was not available in the facility.
- Employees observed using a grill system for hot food in the rear area. (PIC was instructed to take immediate corrective action) Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:9
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.
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) Emmanuel A Sanchez Payamps Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Brokenborough (215) 685-7537 Date: 09/19/2019