Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:10 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  04:15 PM
Food Facility
El Palacio del Marisco
Address
444 E WYOMING AVE 19120
Telephone
(267) 297-5714
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ana Antonia 
  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    
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    
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    
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 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT 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 OUT 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 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
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 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Ana Baez FSCP exp. 1/29/2024 Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) B Olaoluniyi (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/28/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:10 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  04:15 PM
Food Facility
El Palacio del Marisco
Address
444 E WYOMING AVE 19120
Telephone
(267) 297-5714
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ana Antonia 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 138.0 ° F Stews / Hot-Holding Unit 102.0 ° F Beans and Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 102.0 ° F
Salami / Under-Counter Refrigerator 41.0 ° F Cheese / Under-Counter Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Beverages / Reach-In Refrigerator 39.0 ° 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. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.825(a)] The handwash sink in the front retail/prep area was blocked by refrigerator and not accesible at all times for employee use. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.824(a)] Hot water not working in the restroom and front retail prep area handwash sink during the inspection. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.
19 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(1)] Stews and rice and beans food was held at 102 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.59] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigerator and hot-holding equipment. Repeat Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.692] Single-use disposables on shelves not inverted or covered to prevent contamination. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] Domestic microwave observed during inspection. 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.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Static dust observed on wire storage racks and on fans in the refrigerator units. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] 1. Utility (mop) sink not observed.
2. Backflow prevention device on the main water line not observed.
*No access to the basement area during inspection. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] 1. Cracked floor tiles observed in the food prep area.
2. Damaged/missing cove basing at the floor/wall junction, which does not allow for proper cleaning.
3.Stained/perforated ceiling tiles observed. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Cleaning observed needed in the warewash and storage areas to remove dirt and debris along floor/wall perimeters. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Adequate lighting not provided in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Ana Baez FSCP exp. 1/29/2024 Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) B Olaoluniyi (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/28/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  5 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  02:10 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  04:15 PM
Food Facility
El Palacio del Marisco
Address
444 E WYOMING AVE 19120
Telephone
(267) 297-5714
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
8
Sub
2
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Ana Antonia 
  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.

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) Ana Baez FSCP exp. 1/29/2024 Date: 10/28/2019
Inspector (Signature) B Olaoluniyi (215) 685-2948 Date: 10/28/2019