F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount)
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2024
58
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount), the earliest from 2023. F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount) was last inspected on Sep 3, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels not present at handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris present on bottom shelving inside one of the reach-in refrigeration units in retail area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed at utility sink (mop sink) in rear storage area.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Debris / grime build-up inside and around handwash sink in the restroom area New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Bags of trash nnd other rubish not stored in lidded containers in rear outdoor refuse ground.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps in facility's rear exit door, this outer openings in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water and other beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage areas.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One deli Case and 1 Cold Prep Refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection.
46.671
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Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap under facility's rear exit door and front entrance doors propped opened without protective screens, these outer openings in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -1 Deli display case and 1 cold-prep refrigeration unit in retail area observed not operational used for storage.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Rat droppings and debris present in general floor perimeters of 2nd floor storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee accommodation (clothing and beds) in 2nd floor storage areas. New Violation.
46.963
78
Oct 16, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap under facility's rear exit door, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1 Deli display case and 1 cold-prep refrigeration unit in retail area observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Grate cover not present over a floor drain in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Hole under door post of the staff restroom area on first floor. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Bags of trash not stored in lidded containers in rear outdoor refuse ground. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
74
Sep 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemical(i.e. insecticide spray) were stored above or on the same shelf with food(i.e. bottle of water) and equipment in the retail area
46.1021
86
Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the toilet room. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room. -No hot and cold water available at handwash sink in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemical(i.e. insecticide spray) were stored above or on the same shelf with food(i.e. bottle of water) and equipment in the retail area New Violation.
46.1021
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed cellar door to exterior basement area left open. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Unapproved NSF equipment (i.e. electrical hot plate) elevated on a milk crate, being used at time of inspection. -Unused or Inoperable equipment: 3-compartment warewash sink, under-counter refrigerator and closed display case. New Violation.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no water available at handwash sink and toilet bowel in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Urine left in toilet bowl. -Flies in the toilet room. -Toilet room not clean to sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Trash on floor surface throughout food store. -Cigarette butts on floor surfaces and counter top throughout food store. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount) on file is from Sep 3, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount)?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount).
Has F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount) have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at F & C Grocery Discount Corp. (Signage: Church Grocery & Discount) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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