Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Date  09/25/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:35 AM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  01:05 PM
Food Facility
7- Eleven #36875
Address
242 MARKET ST 19106
Telephone
(215) 574-3560
Establishment Type
Retail Food: General Convenience
District
6
Sub
1
Licensee
Shree Radha Mahav Inc 
Corporate Officer
Joe DePinto 
  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 OUT Hands clean & properly washed   X
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 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated X  
12 N/A 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 N/O Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 N/O Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 N/O Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 N/A Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 N/A Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 OUT Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used   X
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A 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 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   X
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   X
Physical Facilities
48 OUT Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 OUT Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 OUT 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:  Jigar Patel Date: 09/25/2019
Inspector (Signature) John Toner 215-685-6573 Date: 09/25/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Date  09/25/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:35 AM
Number of Corrections   4 Time Out  01:05 PM
Food Facility
7- Eleven #36875
Address
242 MARKET ST 19106
Telephone
(215) 574-3560
Establishment Type
Retail Food: General Convenience
District
6
Sub
1
Licensee
Shree Radha Mahav Inc 
Corporate Officer
Joe DePinto 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Chicken / Reach-In Freezer 6.0 ° F Pizza / Reach-In Freezer 8.0 ° F Chicken / Under-Counter Freezer 14.0 ° F
Beef patty / Under-Counter Freezer 14.0 ° F Hot dog / Under-Counter Refrigerator 28.0 ° F Ice cream / Chest Freezer 3.0 ° F
Orange juice / Walk-In Cooler 40.0 ° F Milk / Walk-In Cooler 33.0 ° F Yogurt / Open Display Case 39.0 ° F
Salad / Open Display Case 34.0 ° F Half and half / Coffee prep 39.0 ° F Milk / Coffee prep 38.0 ° F
Tomatoes / Cold Prep Refrigerator 42.0 ° F Onions / Cold Prep Refrigerator 44.8 ° F Chicken / Hot-Holding Unit 169.0 ° F
Hot dog / Hot-Holding Unit 138.0 ° F Chicken / Hot-Holding Unit 135.0 ° F Beef patty / Hot-Holding Unit 183.0 ° F
Salsa / Cold Prep Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Ice cream / Reach-In Freezer 3.0 ° 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: [46.132] Food employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Repeat Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Observed expired containers of milk in the customer self-service coffee preparation area. Person in charge discarded the containers of milk at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Diced tomatoes and onions were held between 42 and 44.8 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1022] Observed an insecticide (Ortho Home Defense) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. Sanitarian instructed person in charge to removed insecticide at time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.562] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the under-counter cold-holding units in the front service area. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the warewash, retail, and basement areas. Repeat Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] Single-use containers observed not inverted or covered on shelving while stored. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Establishment is using cardboard, which is not easily cleanable, to line shelves in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Soda crates observed used as elevation. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Interior of cabinets and drawers located in the retail area observed with residue and debris. Repeat Violation.
48 Violation of Code: [46.805] Slow hot water generation observed at the hand wash sink in the front service area. New Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.863] Black, slick waste water with small flying insect activity observed in the rear of the basement. New Violation.
52 Violation of Code: [46.882(a)(c)] No conveniently located waste receptacle observed in the warewash area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] - Floor surfaces underneath and behind cabinets in the consumer self-service beverage area observed with residue and debris accumulation.
- Stagnant black water observed in basement. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:19
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 conditions observed during the inspection, 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) Jigar Patel Date: 09/25/2019
Inspector (Signature) John Toner 215-685-6573 Date: 09/25/2019