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Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
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Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 05/23/2024

8 Utensils were stored inside the handwash sink. **Person in charge removed the utensils.
33 Beef food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the food prep sink. Food observed thawing in standing water.
34 Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly.
36 Front door observed open without screen not allowing protection from outside rodent activity.
37 Food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler and food prep area.
43 Single use articles on several shelving units in food prep area observed improperly inverted.
45 The following were observed: -Cardboard observed being used to lining in walk-in units. -Milk crates observed being used for elevation in food prep area/walk-in freezer, which are not smooth and easily cleanable
47 The following were observed: -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler
49 Handwashing sink in rear of food prep area observed slow draining.
51 Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom area.
53 Mop observed not elevated on a drying rack
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 12/16/2022

1 Food Safety Certified person was able to demonstrate knowledge of two out of the five Food Borne Illnesses (Hep A and Salmonella) and some of the signs and symptoms. **PIC was informed on the five Food Borne Illnesses and their signs and symptoms during time of inspection.
8 Old food debris/residue observed in the handwashing sink in rear food prep area. **PIC was instructed to discard food debris and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize interior surfaces of handwashing sink during time of inspection.
13 The following were observed: -Raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk-in cooler -Improper storage of opened cans on shelving units and under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Uncovered potentially hazardous food items in walk-in freezer and under-the-counter refrigeration unit
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware-washing sink was 10 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. **PIC too corrective action and increased sanitizer concentration to 50 ppm during time of inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units.
37 Food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler and food prep area.
43 Single use articles on several shelving units in food prep area observed improperly inverted.
45 The following were observed: -Cardboard observed being used to line shelving units in food prep area/walk-in cooler/freezer, which are not smooth and easily cleanable -Milk crates observed being used for elevation in food prep area/walk-in freezer, which are not smooth and easily cleanable
47 The following were observed: -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units -Food residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris/residue on exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food residue/grease accumulation on interior/exterior surface of cooking equipment
49 Handwashing sink in rear of food prep area observed slow draining.
51 Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom area.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 11/17/2022

13 The following were observed: -Improper storage of opened cans on shelving units and under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Several uncovered potentially hazardous food items in walk-in cooler/freezer and under-the-counter refrigeration unit
14 Food facility lacks proper chlorine sanitizer for washing, rinsing, and sanitization of food equipment. Sanitizer observed with manufacturer direction's for sanitization of "toilets and clothing" and not for food contact surfaces as required.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under-the-counter refrigeration unit, was not date marked.
26 Working containers in food prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 An insect control device located in the food prep area observed stored (above shelving unit where clean food equipment is stored) with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in throughout facility.
37 Food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in freezer.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
43 Single use articles on several shelving units in food prep area observed improperly inverted.
45 The following were observed: -Cardboard observed being used to line shelving units in food prep area/walk-in cooler, which are not smooth and easily cleanable -Milk crates observed being used for elevation in food prep area/walk-in freezer, which are not smooth and easily cleanable
45 Food contact surface of several cutting boards are not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units -Food residue on interior surfaces of microwave unit -Food debris/residue on exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food residue/grease accumulation on interior/exterior surface of cooking equipment
49 Handwashing sink in rear of food prep area observed slow draining.
51 Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom area.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulation observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
53 Mop not observed stored in a manner that facilitates air drying.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 09/09/2022

6 Food employee observed handling potentially hazardous food without following proper handwashing procedures or donning gloves. **PIC was instructed to discard potentially hazardous food, followed by instruction on how to follow proper food handling and handwashing procedures during time of inspection.
7 A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with bare hands. **PIC was instructed to discard potentially hazardous food, followed by instruction on how to follow proper food handling and handwashing procedures during time of inspection.
8 The following were observed: -Old food debris/residue in the handwashing sink in the rear food prep area -The handwashing sink in the rear food prep area was blocked by table of dry storage items and not accessible at all times for employee use **PIC was instructed to move dry storage table and to remove food debris from handwashing sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize interior surfaces.
13 The following were observed: -Food employee washed soiled utensils in food prep sink -Cardboard lining interior surfaces of food containers in cold prep unit -Improper storage of opened cans on shelving units and under-the-counter refrigeration unit -Several uncovered potentially hazardous food items in walk-in cooler/freezer and under-the-counter refrigeration unit
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and under-the-counter refrigeration unit in food prep area, were not date marked. **PIC was instructed to date mark all potentially hazardous food during time of inspection.
26 Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food in the food prep area. **PIC took corrective action and stored chemicals in a chemical only designated area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in throughout facility.
36 Rear door in food prep area observed propped opened.
37 Food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler/ freezer.
41 The following were observed: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers stored in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients
43 Single use articles on several shelving units in food prep area observed improperly inverted.
45 Cardboard observed being used to line shelving units in food prep area, walk-in cooler, and the lower interior surfaces of some food containers in food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Chlorine sanitizer concentration was not observed.
47 The following were observed: -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units/reach-in refrigeration units -Food debris/residue on exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food residue/grease accumulation on interior/exterior surface of cooking equipment
49 Handwashing sinks in both front and rear of food prep area observed slow draining.
51 Static dust on air vent in unisex employee restroom area.
53 Food debris/residue and grease accumulatio observed around perimeters of floor in food prep area.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
12333 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
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