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  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  10:05 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  11:30 AM
Food Facility
Caba Mini Market		 Address
6648 TORRESDALE AVE 19135 		Telephone
(267) 686-7284		 Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7 		Sub
5
Licensee
Caba Mini Market Inc 		 Corporate Officer
Geraldinne Pochet 		   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 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 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 OUT Proper cold holding temperature X  
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 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 IN 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    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
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 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips   X
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN 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   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:  Cleto Mejia & Wilfredo Mejia Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/28/2019
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  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  10:05 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  11:30 AM
Food Facility
Caba Mini Market		 Address
6648 TORRESDALE AVE 19135 		Telephone
(267) 686-7284		 Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7 		Sub
5
Licensee
Caba Mini Market Inc 		 Corporate Officer
Geraldinne Pochet 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Margarine / Cold hold unit 76.0 ° F Milk / Walk-In Cooler 45.0 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 40.8 ° F
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
Margarine 12 Sticks
Milk 2 Half gallons
Milk 10 Quarts
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.
There was no Food Safety Certified parent at the beginning of the inspection.
He arrived before the end of the inspection. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] - No handwash reminder sign was posted at the food prep area handsink.
It was posted. Repeat Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] -Two half gallon and ten quarts of milk were expired (10/13 - 10/15) in the walk in refrigerator on the customer self service shelves.
They were removed from the shelf to return to the distributor. Corrected On-Site.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] 12 sticks of margarine were stored in the cold hold unit that was not operating at 76 degrees F ratyer than 45 degrees F or lower.
Some were labeled to keep refrigerated.
They were discarded. Corrected On-Site.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1021] Chemicals (air freshener and oil) were stored above or on the same shelf with food (candy), equipment, and/or single service articles in the cashier area.
The chemicals were moved away from the food products. Repeat Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1026] Observed insecticides (open can of fly spray) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear storage area.
The can was removed from the store. Corrected On-Site.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] The open front window is lacking an adequate screen. It does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.323] - Splashguard is lacking between the sanitizing compartment of the 3 basin sink and the Food Prep Sink. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Cleto Mejia & Wilfredo Mejia Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/28/2019
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  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  10:05 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  11:30 AM
Food Facility
Caba Mini Market		 Address
6648 TORRESDALE AVE 19135 		Telephone
(267) 686-7284		 Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7 		Sub
5
Licensee
Caba Mini Market Inc 		 Corporate Officer
Geraldinne Pochet 		   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.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] -Equipment is not in good repair.:
-The deli display case is not operating.
- Prep sink, warewashing sink and prep area hand sink are not sealed to the wall.
- Splashguard is lacking between the gas range/oven, the food prep sink, the warewash sink, and the handsink. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] Non-NSF approved microwave observed in the rear storage area.
It is for employee use only. Repeat Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.613] An NSF approved drain rack is lacking at the 3 basin sink. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] -Residue observed on the prep table.
-Residue observed on the floor perimeters in the walk in refrigerator.
-Soiled liners on walk in refrigerator shelves. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] The toilet room door is not self closing. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] -Food prep area is presently under renovation.
-Porous and moved ceiling tiles in the food prep area.
-Unfinished surfaces observed in the rear storage area.
-Soiled carpet observed in the rear storage area.
-Unused refrigerators and freezers observed in the retail area.
-Openings around utility lines and damaged floor surfaces observed.
-A new steam table that is not installed observed in the rear retail area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] - Damaged floor tiles and floor covering throughout the facility.
-Damaged painted surfaces observed.
- Water stained, missing and moved ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility.
- Unfinished surfaces observed in the rear storage area. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.922(a)] Lights in the food prep area are not shielded from breakage. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.614] -The exhaust hood is lacking filters.
-The gas oven/range is not 6 inches within the exhaust hood. New Violation.
59 Violation of Code: [18.02] Installation of an exhaust hood,fryer, grill, gas appliances & components and stove began without prior approval from the Health Department. Possibly a steam table.

Prior to the start of renovations a completed Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the Office of Food Protection. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, may be obtained from the Philadelphia website: http://www.phila.gov/health/foodprotection/NewFoodBusinesses.html
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: Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Note: Plans have been submitted however the process has not been completed. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:2
Person in Charge (Signature) Cleto Mejia & Wilfredo Mejia Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/28/2019
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  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  10:05 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  11:30 AM
Food Facility
Caba Mini Market		 Address
6648 TORRESDALE AVE 19135 		Telephone
(267) 686-7284		 Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7 		Sub
5
Licensee
Caba Mini Market Inc 		 Corporate Officer
Geraldinne Pochet 		   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.
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.

Alteration or construction began prior to plan submission and approval. You are required to submit a Plan Review Application with proper plans, drawn to scale, showing all design features, including all food service equipment specifications and the location of toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, storage areas, and utilities must be submitted to the, Office of Food Protection. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/business-licenses-permits-and-approvals/food-businesses/

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 all outstanding fees have 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) Cleto Mejia & Wilfredo Mejia Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/28/2019