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  3 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  12:45 PM
Food Facility
Corona Grocery
Address
3334 H ST 19134
Telephone
(267) 758-2263
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
Adamo Grocery Inc 
Corporate Officer
Lino Morel 
  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 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 X  
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 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 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   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    
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   X
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:  Luis J Rivas-Almonte (Prom. 6/29/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/29/2019
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  3 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  12:45 PM
Food Facility
Corona Grocery
Address
3334 H ST 19134
Telephone
(267) 758-2263
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
Adamo Grocery Inc 
Corporate Officer
Lino Morel 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Milk / Reach-In Refrigerator 37.0 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 40.0 ° F Deli Meat / Closed Display Case 39.0 ° F
Juice / Reach-In Refrigerator 26.0 ° F Juice / Reach-In Refrigerator 40.0 ° 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.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Expired baby food was observed in the retail area. Baby food was discarded. Corrected On-Site.
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. Slicer was cleaned. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrected On-Site.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Numerous flies (fruit flies, large flies) were observed in the food prep area. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Spoon was observed in stagnant water at the coffee station. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Soda crates being used for elevation in the retail area and foil lining shelves in the deli case were not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Observations:

* One deli case in the food prep area was not in use
* Unused chest freezer observed in the rear storage area
* Domestic microwave observed Repeat Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Dust accumulation observed on the fanguards in the retail refrigerators. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] Observations: Toilet room

*The air vent was observed with an accumulation of dust
*Base coving was not tightly sealed Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] General cleaning is needed to remove dirty glue boards/fly traps in the retail area and dust/cobwebs in the basement. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Inadequate lighting was observed in the basement and rear storage area. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Luis J Rivas-Almonte (Prom. 6/29/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/29/2019
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  3 Date  10/29/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   5 Time Out  12:45 PM
Food Facility
Corona Grocery
Address
3334 H ST 19134
Telephone
(267) 758-2263
Establishment Type
Retail Food: Grocery Market
District
7
Sub
2
Licensee
Adamo Grocery Inc 
Corporate Officer
Lino Morel 
  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.
61 Violation of Code: [18.04] Due to a change of ownership:

Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf 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: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Interviewed Jonathan Cepeda.
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.

The inspection revealed a change of ownership. You are required to complete a Change of Ownership Application. 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 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) Luis J Rivas-Almonte (Prom. 6/29/24) Date:  
Inspector (Signature) D Mason (215) 685-9015 Date: 10/29/2019