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  7 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  02:30 PM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  05:10 PM
Food Facility
Restorante De Sajoma inc
Address
554 E SANGER ST 19120
Telephone
(267) 461-1212 ext. 1212
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Marino D. Nunez Tineo 
  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 OUT Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use X  
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 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 N/A 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 OUT Proper hot holding temperature X  
20 OUT Proper cold holding temperature   X
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition   X
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 N/A Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 N/A Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 N/A Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 N/A 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 OUT Approved thawing methods used X  
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 OUT Food properly labeled; original container   X
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons   X
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
38 OUT 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 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
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:  Marino Nunez Tineo A77516 Exp.10/11/2021 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 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  7 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  02:30 PM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  05:10 PM
Food Facility
Restorante De Sajoma inc
Address
554 E SANGER ST 19120
Telephone
(267) 461-1212 ext. 1212
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Marino D. Nunez Tineo 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Potato Salad / Cold Prep Refrigerator 56.0 ° F Chicken / Hot-Holding Unit 156.0 ° F Chicken / Hot-Holding Unit 116.0 ° F
Chicken Vegetable / Hot-Holding Unit 103.0 ° F Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Beef / Walk-In Cooler 43.0 ° F
Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 43.0 ° F Cut Tomato / Cold Prep Refrigerator 56.0 ° F Cheese / Cold Prep Refrigerator 56.0 ° F
Beef Bacon / Cold Prep Refrigerator 51.5 ° F Cake / Reach-In Refrigerator 28.0 ° F Fish / Closed Display Case 41.0 ° F
Cheese / Closed Display Case 42.0 ° F Beef / Closed Display Case 40.0 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 41.0 ° F
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
Potato Salad 2
Cut Tomato 1
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
4 Violation of Code: [46.151(a)] Cigarettes are found on the on a shelf in the food preparation area during the inspection. The person in charge removed them. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] There are no paper towels and soap at handwash sink in the basement preparation area. Paper towels are provided at time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] The handwash sink in the basement food preparation area is blocked by a slicer. The person in charge relocated the slicer. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The 3 bay sink was not set up properly. Sanitizer was observed in the middle compartment. Inspector demonstrated proper warewash procedure. Corrected On-Site.
19 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(1)] Three trays of food on the counter of the front service area are not held at proper temperature. The person in charge reloated them into steam table. Corrected On-Site.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Food in two cold hold unit is not held at proper temperature. Repeat Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Deli meats in the bottom compartment of cold preparation unit are not marked with the dates that they were opened/ prepared. Repeat Violation.
33 Violation of Code: [46.383] Fish was thawing in a bucket of stagnant water at room temperature. The person in charge relocated the bucket of fish under running water in food preparation sink. Corrected On-Site.
35 Violation of Code: [46.282] Food storage containers are not labeled with common names of the food. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Mouse droppings observed in the basement storage area.
Fruit flies are observed in the basement storage area, front service area and basement food preparation area. Repeat Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in cooler and basement storage area. Repeat Violation.
38 Violation of Code: [46.152] Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Cardboards and barewood boards are used as shelf liners in the basement storage area. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Marino Nunez Tineo A77516 Exp.10/11/2021 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 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  7 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  02:30 PM
Number of Corrections   8 Time Out  05:10 PM
Food Facility
Restorante De Sajoma inc
Address
554 E SANGER ST 19120
Telephone
(267) 461-1212 ext. 1212
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Marino D. Nunez Tineo 
  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] - Two refrigeration units could not hold food at proper temperature.
- Chipped paints on the non NSF approved drain rack above 3 bay sink.
-Cracked glass on a door in the closed display case.
-An uninstalled oven was used for dry storage in the service area
-Loose door gasket was observed in a reach in freezer Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] Mricrowave oven in the front service area is not NSF approved. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.521] Non food grade shopping bags are used for food storage. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Dirt/debris and mouse droppings observed on shelves in the basement storage area.
Ice accumulation was observed in a reach in freezer and ice cream freezer in the retail area.
Mouse droppings are observed in handwash sink cabinet in the front service area.
Floor surface in the walk in cooler is not clean to sight.
Grease accumulation was observed on drain rack above 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] There is no mop sink in this facility. Repeat Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.862] The water condensation is drained to a bucket from a display case and under counter refrigerator.
The water condensation from a reach in refrigerator in the retail area drained to the floor. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Cracked floor tiles are observed in the food preparation area, warewash area and dining area.
Floor surface in the basement is not in good repair.
Pipe penetrations are not sealed.
A hole was observed on the wall surface in the front service area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Mouse droppings are observed on floor in the basement storage area.
Fruit flies are observed on wall and ceiling surfaces of the basement storage area and food preparation area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Moist mops are observed on the floor. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:4
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.
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) Marino Nunez Tineo A77516 Exp.10/11/2021 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 10/28/2019