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  10 Date  12/10/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  04:30 PM
Food Facility
El Grande Food Market
Address
946 S 05TH ST 19147
Telephone
(215) 755-2997
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
El Grande Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pedro Vargas 
  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 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses X  
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 OUT Hands clean & properly washed X  
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible X  
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated X  
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 OUT 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 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 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN 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 OUT 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    
46 OUT 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 OUT 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+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Jose Luis Duran Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/10/2019
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  10 Date  12/10/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  04:30 PM
Food Facility
El Grande Food Market
Address
946 S 05TH ST 19147
Telephone
(215) 755-2997
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
El Grande Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pedro Vargas 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 49.6 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 48.6 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 48.4 ° F
Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 48.4 ° F Chicken Salad / Closed Display Case 50.0 ° F Eggs / Food Prep Area 72.0 ° F
Eggs / Inoperable Worktop Refrigerator 67.0 ° F Sliced Tomatoes / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.2 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 42.6 ° F
Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 43.0 ° F Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 41.0 ° 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: [46.102] No food safety certified person was present at the establishment at the start of the inspection. A food safety certified person must be present at all times. Food safety certified person arrived during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
2 Violation of Code: [46.111(a) ] Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illnesses. Illnesses and symptoms were explained to food safety certified person during the inspection. New Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [46.131] Hot water was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Water was turned on during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] Cups, non-dairy creamer and lemon juice observed stored in handwash sink in the food prep area. Sink is not a accesible at at all times for employee use. Items removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.824(a)] The handwash sink in the food prep area cannot be used due to a fast leak at the drain. Water observed running on extension cords and power strips beneath handsink. Another handsink is unavailable. New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in retail area. Can of beans was discarded. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] -Phone observed on prep table.
-Trash bag removed from receptacle was placed on cutting board at the sandwich prep station. Instructed person in charge to wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry the surface. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.674(d)(e)] The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Instructed person in charge to correct the concentration. New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] -Potentially hazardous food was held at 48.4 to 72 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
-Lemon juice labeled refrigerate after opening observed stored in the handwash sink.
Corrective action: Instructed PIC to discard food immediately. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1024] Undiluted bleach was observed being used on the cutting board at sandwich prep station. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.562] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of the deli case are broken. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Freezers holding open food for prep observed in retail area are unlocked. Food in areas accessible to the public must be protected. New Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Coffee spoons observed stored in murky water at room temperature. Utensils may only be stored in water that is running, water that is 41 degrees F or below, or water that is 135 degrees F or above. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Jose Luis Duran Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/10/2019
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  10 Date  12/10/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:15 PM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  04:30 PM
Food Facility
El Grande Food Market
Address
946 S 05TH ST 19147
Telephone
(215) 755-2997
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
1
Sub
1
Licensee
El Grande Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pedro Vargas 
  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: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] -Walk-in cooler in the basement is either not in use or is not in good repair.
-Deli case ambient temperature was 50 degrees F. Refrigerators must hold food at 41 degrees F or below.
-Inoperable worktop refrigerator observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks the correct sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Heavy accumulation of debris and build-up observed on table beneath grill and burners. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] -Fast leak observed at drainage pipe beneath the handwash sink.
-Leak observed beneath warewashing sinks in unfinished basement. Note: Facility is not permitted to use this sink for food prep nor warewashing. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] -Debris observed on the floor in the food prep area.
-Cluttered basement observed in use. Remove any items that are not necessary for the daily operation of the business. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Floor beneath coffee prep area is not smooth and easy to clean.
Celing in retail area in disrepair. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] Dust observed on fire suppression system beneath hood. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:2
Summary
Statements
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.

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.

You are required to have a City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate. You must submit your application and associated fee within 30 days of this inspection. If you do not submit your application, your establishment will be subject to an intent to cease operations order.
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) Jose Luis Duran Date:  
Inspector (Signature) T Taylor (215) 685-4307 Date: 12/10/2019