Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/17/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:15 AM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  01:15 PM
Food Facility
Joe's Mini Market
Address
6100 TORRESDALE AVE 19135
Telephone
(215) 333-9398
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Joe's Mini Market Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ali Anse 
  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 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 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 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 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 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   X
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices   X
50 OUT Sewage & waste water properly disposed   X
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned   X
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+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances   X
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Noelle Abdallah A71320 exp 10/6/2019 Date: 09/17/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Gregory (215) 685-9009 Date: 09/17/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/17/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:15 AM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  01:15 PM
Food Facility
Joe's Mini Market
Address
6100 TORRESDALE AVE 19135
Telephone
(215) 333-9398
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Joe's Mini Market Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ali Anse 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Pastelitos / Hot-Holding Unit 136.0 ° F Pastelitos / Closed Display Case 36.0 ° F Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 38.0 ° 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 safeety certified person present at thhe time of inspection.
*Voluntary closure orders have been issued. Repeat Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] -Food probe thermometer observed lacking for the internal measurement of food Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed; Flies Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Front door obsrved propped open without measures in place to protect againt the unwanted entry of rodents, animals, or insects. Corrected On-Site.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] -Garbage Disposal observed not in good repair
-Unapproved table top fryers observed and have been used. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Floors in walk in cooler used for dry storage observed with excess debris/trash Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] Leak observed under hand sink in warewashing area Repeat Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.863] Old stagnant mop water observed in portable mop bucket Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] Toilet room door observed not self closing Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] -Grease accumulation observed on lower walls in prep area due to unapproved frying
-Floor perimeters observed with dirt debris accumulation in prep area and rear warewashing area.
-Mold residue accumulation observed inside of utility sink. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Idle maintenance tools observed stored on floors; no utility rack observed Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.944] Mechanical ventilation observed lacking for the frying of pastelitos on site.
Note:Mechanical Ventilation as Needed
If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes in a food facility, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Noelle Abdallah A71320 exp 10/6/2019 Date: 09/17/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Gregory (215) 685-9009 Date: 09/17/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/17/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:15 AM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  01:15 PM
Food Facility
Joe's Mini Market
Address
6100 TORRESDALE AVE 19135
Telephone
(215) 333-9398
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
4
Licensee
Joe's Mini Market Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ali Anse 
  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.
61 Violation of Code: [18.04] Uncooked pastelitos, cooked pastelitos and used fryers observed. Establishment now preparing hot food on site which is unapproved due to the lacking of needed equipment such a mechanical ventilation.
Note: Operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf 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: Plan Review Section, 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 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) Noelle Abdallah A71320 exp 10/6/2019 Date: 09/17/2019
Inspector (Signature) M Gregory (215) 685-9009 Date: 09/17/2019