Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Date  10/01/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  10:25 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
El Rinconcito Restaurant
Address
734 ADAMS AVE 19124
Telephone
(215) 744-0777
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
1
Licensee
El Rinconcito Del Primo Inc 
Corporate Officer
Daisy Perez 
  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 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses   X
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 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 N/A Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected   X
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   X
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN 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 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
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 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 OUT 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 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used   X
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 IN 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 IN 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   X
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Hector Dominguez A81245 Exp.03/27/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 10/01/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Date  10/01/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  10:25 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
El Rinconcito Restaurant
Address
734 ADAMS AVE 19124
Telephone
(215) 744-0777
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
1
Licensee
El Rinconcito Del Primo Inc 
Corporate Officer
Daisy Perez 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Pork / Walk-In Cooler 43.0 ° F Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 41.0 ° F Beef / Reach-In Refrigerator 43.0 ° F
Beef / Hot-Holding Unit 136.0 ° F Cooked Vegetable / Hot-Holding Unit 138.0 ° F Whole Cakes / Closed Display Case 56.0 ° F
Sliced Cake / Closed Display Case 48.0 ° F Orange Juice / Reach-In Refrigerator 39.0 ° F Pork / Hot-Holding Unit 140.0 ° F
Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 155.0 ° F Cooked Vegetable / Hot-Holding Unit 138.0 ° F Pastelillos / Under-Counter Refrigerator 42.0 ° 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.
1 Violation of Code: [46.101] Food safety certified person was not present initially. Tolenino Carmen stated she is certified but she could not provide the certification. Hector Dominguez came after 10 minutes Repeat Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Raw chicken is stored above bacon and raw pork in the walk in cooler. The person in charge relocated chicken to the bottom shelf. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The warewash sink is not set up as wash-rinse-sanitize.
The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Sanitizer was observed in the middle and the third compartment of the 3 bay sink. The staff set up the sink again. Repeat Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Three cakes in a dessert display case are not kept at proper temperature. The cakes were discarded. Repeat Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.282] Containers storing food were not labelled with the common name of the food New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Prepackaged desserts (cakes) are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Mouse droppings are observed on floor behind refrigerators in service area, under mop sink in the kitchen and on stairwells.
A dead mouse was observed on a glueboard behind a refrigerator in the service area. It's discarded at time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Cutting board was observed stored on the floor. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] A display case at the service area cold not hold food at proper temperature.
Garbage grinder was installed under wall mounted handwash sink.
Raw wood legs supporing shelves observed under the front service counter.
An unused refrigerator was observed in the basement.
coffee maker at the front preparation area, plastic shelves in the walk in cooler, drain rack above 3 bay sink are not NSF approved.
The plastic food storage containers in a reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen are non food grade contianers. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Hector Dominguez A81245 Exp.03/27/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 10/01/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Date  10/01/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  4 Time In  10:25 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  01:00 PM
Food Facility
El Rinconcito Restaurant
Address
734 ADAMS AVE 19124
Telephone
(215) 744-0777
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
1
Licensee
El Rinconcito Del Primo Inc 
Corporate Officer
Daisy Perez 
  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] Accoustic celing tiles in the food preparation area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Pipe penetrations are not sealed. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Floor surface behind refrigerators in the front service area, under mop sink in the kitchen and on stairwells are not clean due to mouse droppings observed. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] A missing ceiling tile was observed on the hallway by the restroom. New Violation.
59 Violation of Code: [18.02] Wall panels and door for walk in box was observed in the basement. The person in charge stated that another walk in box will be installed. There is one walk in cooler was observed at time of inspection.

Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, 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 Philadelphia 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. Repeat Violation.
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) Hector Dominguez A81245 Exp.03/27/2022 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 10/01/2019