PALERMO MARKET

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on prep top, raw shell eggs behind the sliced tomato. Operator changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: ham and cheese croissant (67F - Cold Holding). Inspector coached operator on tcs foods that need to be held at hot or cold temperatures. Operator placed croissants into reach in cooler; items were out for less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of prep cooler; operator segregated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags in kitchen stored on rack directly above utensils. Operator removed bags to below. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries at front counter not properly protected from contamination. Operator moved pastries to covered display case. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over empanadas in white chest reach in freezer in rear prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over bread in bottom reach in cooler at front counter across from pastry display case. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (66F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee with no health reporting agreement signed. Provided operator with form, operator printed, reviewed, and signed with employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed assorted pastries under time control at front counter display case. Provided form to operator, printed and filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed birthdate missing for multiple employees.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on the floor under three compartment sink in rear prep area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in storage area next to back exit.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over prep table in rear kitchen area.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of pastries at front counter with label missing product identity, date product was packaged and address of establishment.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with food debris.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed plastic containers, not sanitized before air dried.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable inside of thank bag and black bag in contact with pastries at standing reach in cooler .

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked peelings eggs stored over raw shell eggs. Operator separated the cooked eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over vegetables at reach in cooler front counter. And observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs, ham and cheese at standing reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the product. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee no food employee reporting agreement signed. The food employee reporting agreement was provided and signed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desert not date marked at reach in cooler display front counter. As per operator were made them two days ago.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door oven soiled.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of dirty water at 50°F.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells egg at room temperature. As per operator the eggs were received 30 minutes ago.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (111 F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (113 F - Hot Holding) at hot box from counter. As per operator for less than two and half hours. Operator turned up the temperature to reheat the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside of hand wash sink front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter and preparation area. Operated provided the paper. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor front counter. Operator relocated the oil container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed chicken empanadas (111F - hot holding), beef pastries (101 F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112 F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: No products at warmer. Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature. Ambient temperature 71F. Per operator less than one and a half hour. Operator will moved the eggs into the reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter hot box meat empanada (120F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than half an hour. Operator increased the temperature of the hot box Provided time as a public health control to operator to use as an alternative to the hot holding.

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in hot box starting at 150 F

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back area hand wash sink inaccessible. It has aluminum trays stored in it, and a mop bucket blocking the access. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator the consumer advisory poster.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the kitchen utensil located at the front counter with the Food contact area facing up

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ice-cream scoop in standing water Water temperature 72F

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the plastic sugar container by the coffee machine without name label Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fruits stored in a black plastic bag in the reach in freezer Observed in the back area two doors reach in cooler fruits stored in supermarket bags. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the white reach in freezer raw chicken over bread. Both items not commercially packed

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature of 80F Per operator less than one hour. Operator moved the shells eggs into the reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink inaccessible due to a mop bucket in front of it

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink blocked by a cutting board, single service aluminum trays. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the self rising flour.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the back area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container by the blenders and coffee machine without name label

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bananas stored in a supermarket bag in the front counter reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Observed bananas stored in a supermarket bag in the front counter reach in Freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Observed bananas stored in a supermarket bag in the front counter reach in Freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Observed bananas stored in a supermarket bag in the front counter reach in Freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Observe a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the back area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Observe a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the back area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Observe a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the back area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator moved the ice scoop on top of clean container. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Observed In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Observed In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Observed In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the front counter reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Observed no ambient thermometer in the front counter reach in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Observed no ambient thermometer in the front counter reach in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Observed no ambient thermometer in the front counter reach in cooler Time Extended