Cr Mini Market

2500 N 19Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
22
Score
High Risk

CR Mini Market Inc, located at 2500 N 19Th St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 22. This inspection identified 4 critical, 2 major, and 14 minor violations, including issues with certification, handwashing facilities, and food condition. Historical data indicates a pattern of high-risk scores across nine previous inspections.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
22
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
41
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
29
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
25
May 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
May 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. ** The Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate provided by Mr. Jose Rodriguez-Barrientos does not match the identification provided. Certified person became present.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Corrective Action: Soap was provided. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Dented canned items observed in the retail area. Corrective Action: The cans were discarded. -Observed a box of frozen egg rolls stored in the chest freezer contaminated by the ice on the interior wall of the freezer. Corrective Action: The egg rolls were discarded.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks approved chemical sanitizer to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Approved sanitizer was obtained.
46.731
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (deli meats and cheeses), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened. ** Advised to provide date markings. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticide (Spectracide) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. ** Advised to discontinue usage and obtain pest management services. New Violation.
46.1026
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: -Temperature measuring devices (metal stem probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not present in the prep area. -Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not present in the cold holding units as needed. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the basement area. ** Advised to obtain pest management services. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the POS, rear storage, and basement areas. 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
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the three basin sink used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service straws present at the coffee station observed unwrapped and not protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non sanitation certified chest freezer observed in the prep and rear storage area. -Not in use chest freezers observed in the rear storage area. -Garbage grinder not operational at the time of the inspection. -Interior bottom of the chest freezer in the retail area observed damaged. -Filters at the mechanical ventilation hood observed dented and damaged. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks one sink stopper. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the interior top of the closed display case and on the interior walls of the chest freezers. -Standing water and residue observed on the interior bottom of the closed display case. -Residue and debris observed on the interior bottom of the cold prep refrigerator. -Dust accumulation and debris observed on the interior cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -French fries with green fuzz, odor, and debris observed on the interior of the large not in use chest freezer in the rear storage area. -Mouse droppings observed on the wooden shelf in the basement area. -Debris observed on the interior bottom of the retail reach-in refrigerators. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: One 40-gallon water heater present in the basement area supplies hot water to the food facility and the upper level residential unit. Food facilities are required to have sole usage of a water heater with a minimum capacity of 40 gallons. ** Advised to install a segregated hot water heater. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Indirect drainage connection observed installed with an air break (drainage pipe leading into the catch basin) instead of an air gap (at least one inch gap between the drainage pipe and the catch basin). -No backflow preventer observed on the water inlet pipe at the coffee maker. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed bags of trash and cardboard stored on the ground outside the facility instead of inside waste receptacles. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops observed stored on the floor instead of elevated to promote air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation not present in the bathroom area. New Violation.
46.944
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)