Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  10/21/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:00 PM
Food Facility
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine
Address
3608 CHESTNUT ST 19104
Telephone
(215) 382-5555
Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine Inc 
Corporate Officer
Xing Y Zheng 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
 Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 IN Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 OUT Hands clean & properly washed X  
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible X  
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 OUT Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected X  
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 OUT Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 OUT Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 OUT Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
 Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 OUT Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 OUT Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Mu Hang Chen Date: 10/21/2024
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/21/2024
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  10/21/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:00 PM
Food Facility
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine
Address
3608 CHESTNUT ST 19104
Telephone
(215) 382-5555
Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine Inc 
Corporate Officer
Xing Y Zheng 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Beef / Cold Prep Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Sushi rice / Pot 133.0 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 38.0 ° F
Fish / Walk-In Freezer -5.3 ° F Shrimp / Cold Prep Refrigerator 36.0 ° F Rice / Pot 144.0 ° F
Salmon / Under-Counter Refrigerator 42.5 ° F Striped Bass / Under-Counter Refrigerator 38.0 ° F /  
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
6 Violation of Code: [46.133] One of the handwashing sinks (service area) had the hot water turned off, and two other handwashing sinks were blocked with cardboard lining and kitchen utensils (service area and kitchen).
Person in charged turned on the hot water and removed the cardboard lining and kitchen utensils from the handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Paper towel not available at the handwashing sink in the sushi preparation area.
*Person in charge provided paper towels during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
11 Violation of Code: [46.364(a)(b)] Food facility Person in charge not able to provide the parasite destruction letter (for sushi fish) from the fish provider. New Violation.
12 Violation of Code: [46.364(c)] The person in charge did not provide the records for freezing temperature and time to which the fish were subjected for the required 90 calendar days. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] A bowl of raw beef was stored over containers of produce in the cold prep refrigerator in the kitchen.

The bowl was moved to the lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Following equipment was observed not being cleaned frequently:
-Slicer has an accumulation of dried food residue on the inner food contact surfaces and is not being taken apart, washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. The person in charge had difficulty taking apart the slicer.
-Black residue, beige slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the ice inlet cover.
-Brown residue in the ice chest in the service area.
-Salad spinner contained food debris on inner surfaces and residue on outer surfaces.
-Accumulated beige residue on the spout of the hot water dispenser in the tea prep area. New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Potentially hazardous ready to eat food such as salmon, yellowfin tuna, striped bass, lettuce salad, mango, avocado and prepared salad observed inside Cool prep refrigerators and reach in refrigerator inside the sushi preparation area held for more that 48 hours was not date marked. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Mu Hang Chen Date: 10/21/2024
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/21/2024
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  10/21/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:00 PM
Food Facility
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine
Address
3608 CHESTNUT ST 19104
Telephone
(215) 382-5555
Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine Inc 
Corporate Officer
Xing Y Zheng 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1026] Observed insecticides (can of Raid Spray) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the warewash area.

All pest control must be done by a licensed exterminator. Remove all pesticides not labeled for use in a food facility. New Violation.
27 Violation of Code: [46.401] The HAACP Plan for the sushi rice was not available for review. Staff are not following the HAACP Plan. pH meter, calibration solutions, distilled water, and pH log were not available for inspection. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.562] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly in cold prep refrigerator in the sushi prep area. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.282] Bulk containers are not labeled with the name of the food items. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Infestations of mice, roaches, and drain flies observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food (large containers of Fructose) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Equipment not in good repair.
-Damaged gaskets on a cold prep refrigerator in the sushi prep area.
-Defective door handle on the walk in cooler and freezer.
-Stripped faucets on sinks in the service area.
-Leaking pipes below hand sinks in the service and sushi areas. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Expired chlorine sanitizer test strips observed. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.674(a)-(c)] Yellow residue observed on surfaces in the warewash machine. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Observations:-Dead mouse and live roaches on glue traps in lower cabinets in the sushi prep area.
-Drain flies observed in the hand sink drain under cardboard in the bubble tea service area.
-Mouse droppings and debris on lower shelves in the bubble tea, sushi, warewash, and rear storage areas.
-Dead roaches on inner surfaces of in use refrigerator and deep freezer in the rear storage area.
-Food debris and residue on inner surfaces of refrigeration units throughout.
-Food debris on surfaces in the walk in units.
-Debris on surfaces in the rear coffee prep area.
-Food debris and residue on sink surfaces throughout.
-Heavy residue on equipment surfaces throughout.
-Debris on top of the warewash machine. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] The sink that the person in charge stated is used for food prep is directly drained to a grease trap rather than indirectly drained with a catch basin. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Trash receptacles in the ladies toilet stalls do not have a lid. There is a large covered trash can near the hand sinks. New Violation.
52 Violation of Code: [46.884] Dumpsters observed open and overflowing in the shared trash disposal area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Observations:
-Accumulated mouse droppings, dust, and debris on floor perimeters under and around equipment throughout the facility.
-Residue on walls and ceiling in the warewash and kitchen areas. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] -Brooms and dust pans were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored on a rack.

-The mop was observed stored in the bucket rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Cracked paint on surfaces in the warewash area. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Inadequate lighting in the rear storage area. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Mu Hang Chen Date: 10/21/2024
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/21/2024
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  9 Date  10/21/2024
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  12:25 PM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:00 PM
Food Facility
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine
Address
3608 CHESTNUT ST 19104
Telephone
(215) 382-5555
Establishment Type
Preparing and Serving: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Chattime Hand Drawn Noodle & Japanese Cuisine Inc 
Corporate Officer
Xing Y Zheng 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
Remarks Assess not provided to the water meter and water heater for inspection. Provide at the opening inspection.
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.

Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment has been issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment cannot operate for a minimum of 48 hours. The establishment cannot operate until the required fee is paid and the establishment is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below for a re-inspection once the violations have been corrected and the fee has been paid.
You are required under Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code to correct the violations listed as noted above. Your failure to correct these violations may result in the revocation of your health license and other legal action. Reinstatement of a revoked health license will require payment of another license fee. An appeal to these orders may be made to the Board of License and Inspection Review, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102-1617
Person in Charge (Signature) Mu Hang Chen Date: 10/21/2024
Inspector (Signature) L Jones (215) 685-7541 Date: 10/21/2024