Cibao Food Market 1
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026
50
Score
Cibao Food Market 1 has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking & disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Cibao Food Market 1's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (deli meats and cheese), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened. Food employee date marked at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room. Food employee provided paper towel at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Cell phone was observed on the cutting board in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the facility. -Small flies observed in the prep area -House flies observed in the basement area New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Open display case in the retail area observed without protective curtains. - Non-ANSI/NSF sanitation approved chest freezer observed in the basement area New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No mop or utility sink observed in the food facility. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Idle broom observed on the floor instead of properly elevated after usage New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dimly lit basement area observed. New Violation.
46.943
50
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Dented canned items observed in the retail area. -Expired baby food observed in the POS area. Corrective Action: The dented cans and bottle of expired baby food was segregated.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Uncovered and unwrapped deli meat observed stored in the closed display case. -Uncovered prepared lettuce observed stored in the cold prep refrigerator. ** Advised to provide appropriate packaging for all food storage. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Date markings are not present on commercially opened and potentially hazardous deli meats and cheeses in the closed display case. ** Advised to provide date markings for all food items opened or prepared and stored for more than 48 hours. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of insecticide (Raid) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. ** Advised to discontinue usage and to obtain pest management services. New Violation.
46.1026
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium 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. ** Advised to utilize testing strips to monitor the sanitizer levels. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on the interior bottom of the retail reach-in refrigerators. -Debris observed on the interior bottom of the chest freezer in the basement area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Faucet and handles at the handwashing sink observed loose. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Food Facility is utilizing City of Philadelphia residential trash collection services and is unable to provide an invoice or receipt from paying for the Commercial Trash Fee. ** Information was distributed. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dead American and German roaches and roach sacs observed on the floor in the basement area. -Stained floor, standing water, dust and debris observed on the floor in the basement area. -Residue observed on the wall above the three basin sink. -Trash and debris observed on the floor in the retail area. -Debris and grime observed on the floor along the perimeter of the prep area. -Not in use deli slicer observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dimly lit basement area observed. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Cellar door observed propped open at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the three basin sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -Observed a spoon stored in standing water at the coffee station. -An appropriate scoop with handle is not present to scoop ice from bulk storage bags into individual cups. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Person in charge of the food facility described that they use a handheld strainer to wash fruits and vegetables before prep instead of the approved strainer from the variance. ** Sanitarian advised that they utilize the approved strainer. New Violation.
46.521
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
27
Oct 15, 2024
Variance Review
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperble open display case in retail area used for display of non-perishable items New Violation.
46.671
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cibao Food Market 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cibao Food Market 1 on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cibao Food Market 1?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cibao Food Market 1.
Has Cibao Food Market 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cibao Food Market 1 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cibao Food Market 1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cibao Food Market 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cibao Food Market 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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