Checo Grocery
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
14
Score
Checo Grocery, located at 2668 N 27Th St in Philadelphia, PA, has had two inspections on record. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026, resulted in a high-risk score of 14, with 8 critical, 1 major, and 14 minor violations. Notable violations included issues with proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, the adequacy and accessibility of handwashing facilities, and the condition of food.
2
Inspections
8
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
14
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Mar 9, 2026 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in the food prep area. Corrective Action: The beverage was discarded.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Soap was not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area. -Paper towels not present at the handwashing sink in the bathroom area. ** Soap and paper towels were provided.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Dented canned items (x3) observed in the retail area. -Expired baby food (x3 containers) observed in the retail area. Corrective Action: The dented canned items and expired baby food were discarded.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Package of raw chicken observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the closed display case. ** The chicken was relocated. -Observed food stored in the reach-in freezer (burger patty and chicken fingers) and in the closed display case (deli meat) without proper packaging or protection from contamination. ** Packaging was provided.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Built in sink stoppers at the three basin sink observed unable to properly hold water in the compartments. Corrective Action: PIC obtained operable sink stoppers and properly set up the sanitizer.
46.731
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food stored in the closed display case was held at 47.5 - 51.1 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Ambient Air: 62.6 degrees F, deli meats: 48.6 & 47.5 degrees F, and cheese: 51.1 degrees F. Corrective Action: The doors of the unit were properly closed and the temperature lowered to 38.6 and 34.9 degrees F.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (deli meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared produce), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened. ** Date markings were provided.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal hygiene products and supplements stored in the POS area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food. Corrective Action: The person items were relocated.
46.1029
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Food facility is preparing fresh produce (lettuce and tomatoes) without an installed food prep sink or submitted Facility Variance Request Form. ** Variance request form was distributed. New Violation.
46.1103(c)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not readily available in the cold holding units. -Temperature measuring device (metal stem probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food is not present in the prep area. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Cases of soda observed stored below and adjacent to the soil line in the basement area. ** The sodas were relocated. -Cases of soda observed not stored at least 6 inches above the food in the retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: -Single service articles (food containers) stored in the prep area un-inverted and uncovered instead of inverted, covered and protected from contamination. -Single service straws stored at the self service coffee station observed not covered, wrapped or protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Built in sink stoppers at the three basin sink observed not operable. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation and residue observed on the interior walls of the chest freezers. -Food debris and residue observed on the interior bottom of the cold prep refrigerator. -Static dust and grease observed on the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood. -Dust, debris, and grease accumulation observed on the interior lower tray of the cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -Dust and debris accumulation observed on the table beneath the grill. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: One 50-gallon water heater observed in the basement of the food facility that provides hot water to the food facility and the upper level residential unit. ** The food facility is required to have sole usage of a water heater with a minimum capacity of 40 gallons. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No utility sink observed in the food facility. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Oil drum stored in the basement area observed uncovered. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime and debris accumulation observed on the floor along the perimeter of the prep area. -Trash accumulation, dust, debris, and standing water observed on the floor in the basement area. -Oil residue observed on the floor beside the oil drum in the basement area. -Grease and splash observed on the wall beyond the grill. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Items for the food faciltity (oil container, equipment, not in use items, brooms, and mops) observed stored in the corridor associated with the upper level residential unit. ** Everything for the food facility must be stored and maintained within the food facility. New Violation.
46.963
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Core (Minor)
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