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  4 Date  10/23/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  09:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  12:10 PM
Food Facility
Health Food International
Address
3939 M ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 289-5750
Establishment Type
Retail Food: General Convenience
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Yaffa 
  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    
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 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT 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    
Food Identification
35 OUT Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT 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 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:  Joseph Yaffa Date: 10/23/2019
Inspector (Signature) T Robinson (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/23/2019
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  4 Date  10/23/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  09:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  12:10 PM
Food Facility
Health Food International
Address
3939 M ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 289-5750
Establishment Type
Retail Food: General Convenience
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Yaffa 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Dried Figs / Closed Display Case 39.8 ° F Dried Bananas / Closed Display Case 39.8 ° F Dried Peaches / Closed Display Case 39.8 ° F
Pierogies / Reach-In Freezer 26.0 ° F Chick-etts / Reach-In Freezer 26.0 ° 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] The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.
1 Violation of Code: [46.102] - Food Safety Certificate needed New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] - Vege Burger (3oz)
* Expired 12/2018 New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] - Pistachios observed unprotected(uncovered/non sealed package) on clerk station New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Ambient thermometer was not observed in the refrigeration unit. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Prepackaged dried food is 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)] - Flies and gnats observed throughout kitchen and in rear of facility New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Barewood shelving, which is not easily cleanable, was observed being used as food storage. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] - Jordon 2 door cold unit not closing properly
- Domestic toaster observed
- Domestic Fat grilling machine observed
- Seal restroom sink to wall New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] - Domestic Microwave observed New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.676(a)-(c)] - Warewashing sink needed for reusable equipment New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] - Small insects observed on clerk counter top
- Clean cold unit vents throughout
- Clean under kitchen hand sink New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] - Leak observed at kitchen hand sink New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] - Accumulation of dust was observed in the restroom ceiling vent
- Seal utility lines in restroom
- Cardboard lining observed in restroom( used as floor mat in restroom) New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.941(f)] - No trash can observed in restroom New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Joseph Yaffa Date: 10/23/2019
Inspector (Signature) T Robinson (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/23/2019
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  4 Date  10/23/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  09:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  12:10 PM
Food Facility
Health Food International
Address
3939 M ST 19124
Telephone
(215) 289-5750
Establishment Type
Retail Food: General Convenience
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Joseph Yaffa 
  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: [46.882(b)] - No trash with lid in restroom for sanitary napkin purposes New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] - Floor-wall base coving was missing throughout the facility.
- Clutter in the rear storage area prevents adequate cleaning and provides harborage areas for pests.
- Mice feces observed on floor panels and wooden pallets in rear storage area New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] - Repair walls and ceiling throughout New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] - Water stained ceiling tiles New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] - Inadequate/defective lighting was observed in rear storage area. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] - Clean cold unit vents throughout
- Clean vent directly over packaging station New Violation.
Remarks ** Serv Safe Cert
Vaynshteyn Aleksandr
Cert#18067999
6/25/2019
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.

Please call municipal dispatch to open after 5:00 pm and over weekend @ 215-686-4514

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) Joseph Yaffa Date: 10/23/2019
Inspector (Signature) T Robinson (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/23/2019