Paula Grocery
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
37
Score
Paula Grocery, located at 5300 Akron St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. The inspection identified two critical violations, two major violations, and ten minor violations. Among the notable issues were concerns regarding certification by an accredited program, compliance with the Code, adequate handwashing facilities, and food separation and protection.
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person not present during inspection, he arrived after completion of inspection on 3-30-2026 New Violation.
46.102
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink inside the restroom area.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Soiled utensils, platter of cooked rice and coffee pot observed inside the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gap in facility 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)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear storage areas. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoon stored in a styrofoam cup of water measured at 68 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water (dipper well). New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic (soda & milk) crates being used for elevation / storage of beverages in retail and rear storage areas. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lack quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside retail area reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No grate cover over floor catch basin underneath the condensate drain line for deli display case. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink not properly caulk sealed to wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the rear food storage area (around hot water heater tank abd behind door). -Debris observed on the floor in the prep and retail areas (between /behind game machines and food slicer table stand). -Observed water sipping through floor /wall junction inside the rear storage area (at entrance into the restroom). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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