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  6 Date  10/07/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:25 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Roman Grocery No. 2
Address
1860 E VENANGO ST 19134
Telephone
(215) 535-8951
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Roman Torres 
  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 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible   X
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 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    
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition   X
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 X  
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 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 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips   X
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
Physical Facilities
48 OUT Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure   X
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
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 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:  Roman Torres (A89653-3/1/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/07/2019
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  6 Date  10/07/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:25 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Roman Grocery No. 2
Address
1860 E VENANGO ST 19134
Telephone
(215) 535-8951
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Roman Torres 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 55.0 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 54.0 ° F Cheese / Closed Display Case 45.0 ° F
Pickles / Closed Display Case 39.0 ° F Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Juice / Reach-In Refrigerator 37.0 ° F
Ice Cream / Reach-In Freezer -8.2 ° 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.
6 Violation of Code: [46.132] Food employee did not wash hands prior to food handling. Employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in Charge began cleaning the slicer. Repeat Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Potentially hazardous foods (deli meat) were held at 54-55 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge was advised to discard the deli meat. New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Repeat Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1021] Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the area. Chemicals were separated. Corrected On-Site.
34 Violation of Code: [46.562] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not functioning properly in the deli case (dial was broken). New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Basement bilcoe doors were observed open and unscreened which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Spoon at the coffee station and scoops at the water ice freezer were observed in stagnant water. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Materials not smooth and easily cleanable:

*Soda crates being used for elevation in the rear area, retail area, and basement
*Wooden palettes in the basement Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.652] A grinder was installed on a shallow basin handwash sink in the food prep area. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] A Non-NSF microwave was observed in the food preparation area.

A cold hold unit was being used for dry storage in the food prep area. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting board was observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. Repeat Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] The food establishment lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Roman Torres (A89653-3/1/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/07/2019
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  6 Date  10/07/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  11:25 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Roman Grocery No. 2
Address
1860 E VENANGO ST 19134
Telephone
(215) 535-8951
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Roman Torres 
  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.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Ice build-up was observed in the reach-in freezer located in the food preparation area.

The bottom interior surfaces of several refrigerator/freezer units were in need of cleaning due to debris and residue observed. Repeat Violation.
48 Violation of Code: [46.805] Cold water was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] The following observations were noted:

* The air vent located in the restroom was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation
* Floor cleaning was needed in the restroom area due to dust and debris
* Damaged wall and ceiling surfaces Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Damaged base coving and unfinished (wood) ceiling areas observed in the rear area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food prep area, rear area, and basement due to dust, debris, and residue observed.

Cleaning is needed to remove cat food/water observed in the rear area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Mop (in a bucket) was not stored in a manner that facilitates proper air drying. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Translation was used via city contractual service.
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. For an inspection after business hours or over the weekend, please contact Municipal Dispatch at (215) 686-4514.
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) Roman Torres (A89653-3/1/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/07/2019