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  10/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  08:50 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  10:50 AM
Food Facility
Brothers Food Market
Address
3516 GERMANTOWN AVE 19140
Telephone
(215) 430-7180
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
8
Sub
4
Licensee
Brothers Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Abdoulaye Diallo 
  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 OUT 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    
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 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 IN 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 OUT Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
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 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 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    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Rouguratou Bangoura ServSafe16427226 Exp. 05/11/23 Date: 10/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/02/2019
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  10/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  08:50 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  10:50 AM
Food Facility
Brothers Food Market
Address
3516 GERMANTOWN AVE 19140
Telephone
(215) 430-7180
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
8
Sub
4
Licensee
Brothers Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Abdoulaye Diallo 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Eggs / Reach-In Refrigerator 37.8 ° F Deli Meat / Reach-In Refrigerator 34.9 ° F Cheese / Reach-In Refrigerator 34.6 ° F
Chicken / Reach-In Freezer 12.8 ° F /   /  
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
Beech Nut Baby Food Purees (Various Flavors) 4 oz 54
Gerber Baby Cereal (Rice) 16 oz 5
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
8 Violation of Code: [46.823(a)] The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the water ice service area. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] 1. No water (hot or cold) available at handwash sinks throughout the facility.
2. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the toilet room area.
3. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room area. New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Expired baby food observed on retail area shelving. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Observed no chemical sanitizer available for sanitization of equipment and utensils. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Prepackaged breakfast cereal is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Have removed from original box. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of insect (house fly) activity observed in throughout the facility. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Front outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals; door propped open during inspection. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.153] Sanitarian heard meowing cat when in the food prep area. Person in charge would not provide basement and rear building access. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] 1. Food prep and retail area display cases, chest freezer, open air refrigeration unit, a 4-door refrigeration unit and walk-in cooler observed not operational during inspection.
2. Equipment does not meet ANSI sanitization standards: domestic style microwave and hot plate observed in the food prep area.
3. Garbage grinder observed installed on a shallow wall mounted handwash sink in the food prep area.
4. Person in charge stated that the food prep area is not in service. Accumulation of dirty dishes and refuse are from personal consumption only. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] 1. Food debris and liquid spills observed in reach-in freezers and refrigeration units.
2. Dust accumulation observed on shelving throughout the facility. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] Backflow prevention device and utility sink not observed during inspection. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Rouguratou Bangoura ServSafe16427226 Exp. 05/11/23 Date: 10/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/02/2019
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  10/02/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  08:50 AM
Number of Corrections   2 Time Out  10:50 AM
Food Facility
Brothers Food Market
Address
3516 GERMANTOWN AVE 19140
Telephone
(215) 430-7180
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
8
Sub
4
Licensee
Brothers Food Market, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Abdoulaye Diallo 
  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.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] 1. Dirt and debris observed in toilet room.
2. Static dust accumulation observed on the toilet room ventilation fan cover. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] 1. Dirt and debris accumulation observed along floor throughout the facility.
2. Accumulation of personal refuse and dirty dishes observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] 1. Damaged and cracked flooring tiles observed throughout the facility.
2. Unfinished, damaged, and water stained ceiling observed throughout the facility.
3. Cove base observed peeling and missing in areas throughout the facility. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Idle cleaning equipment (broom) observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack. Utility rack not observed. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Damp mop observed stored in dirty stagnant water and not elevated on a utility rack to properly air dry. New Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] Garbage grinder not functioning during inspection. New 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 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) Rouguratou Bangoura ServSafe16427226 Exp. 05/11/23 Date: 10/02/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/02/2019