Inspection ReportRelated Reports Circles Thai Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 08/02/2024
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 44.5 to 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
Corrective action: All potentially hazardous items recently chopped or recently moved from walk-in cooler (in temp) to the cold prep refrigerators were marked with appropriate disposal times.
26 One hidden packet of loose rodent bait was observed on shelf above basement stairs
Corrective action: Bait discarded.
Note: Rodent bait must be contained in covered, tamper-resistant bait stations.
34 Thermometer on exterior of walk-in cooler is broken. Internal thermometer was available.
37 Rear door to food storage area must be locked between uses due to public entry door between food prep area and food storage area.
45 -Reach-in refrigerator and cold prep refrigerators are holding food above 41 degrees F.
-Water observed dripping from back of cold prep unit into a pan rather than a drain.
-(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: reach-in freezers, air-fryer (personal use), coffee maker, can opener.
53 -Seal gaps between baseboards and floors in the rear storage area.
-Unfinished basement used for storage.
Circles Thai Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 06/07/2024
1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person was present at the start of the inspection.
Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived at 1:30 p.m.
13 Raw chicken was stored above other food.
14 Purse observed stored on the table between cutting boards in the food prep area. Instructed the person in charge to wash, rinse and sanitize the the table.
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 50 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
Corrective action: Concentration corrected.
18 Potentially hazardous food, was not cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in 2 hours and/or from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. Soup prepared last night was still 46.7 degrees F.
Instructed the person in charge to discard the soup.
20 -Potentially hazardous food was held at 45 to 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Instructed the person in charge to discard potentially hazardous food items above 45 degrees F and to move items below 45 degree F to colder units.
-Eggs, cheese and half & half were held at 46 to 47.8 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Person in charge was instructed to move items to colder units.
26 Loose packets of rodent bait were observed in multiple areas of the establishment.
Note: Rodent bait must be contained in covered, tamper-resistant bait stations.
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. Person in charge was instructed to label spray bottles of all purpose cleaner.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles. Spray bottles of all purpose cleaner, foam sealer, etcetera, were observed stored on the shelves beneath the tables in the food prep area.
Corrective action: Items were relocated.
34 Thermometer on exterior of walk-in cooler is inaccurate.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment.
-Mouse feces observed on the floor behind the reach-in freezers in both rear storage rooms, basement, floor behind the table holding take-out utensils and inside of fryer cabinets.
-Fly observed in the food prep area.
37 -Rear door to food storage area must be locked between uses due to public door between food prep area and food storage area.
-Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. (potatoes)
41 Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges and cold prep unit which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
43 -Containers observed stored on the floor in the basement. Elevated. COS
-Due to unfinished ceiling in basement, all items must remain in closed boxes or packing materials until it is brought upstairs.
45 -Reach-in refrigerator and walk-in cooler are holding food above 41 degrees F.
-Water observed dripping from back of cold prep unit into a pan.
-Thermometer cover on exterior of walk-in cooler observed broken.
-(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: reach-in freezers, air-fryer (personal use), coffee maker, can opener.
47 Cleaning needed:
-Dust observed on fan guards in the walk-in cooler.
-Grease, debris and mouse feces observed in fryer cabinets.
-Mouse feces observed in reach-in freezer motor housing.
49 Drainage/sewage pipe observed leaking onto basement floor.
53 -Seal gaps between baseboards and floors in the rear storage area.
-Unfinished basement used for storage.
53 Cleaning needed:
-Mouse feces observed on the floor behind the reach-in freezers in both rear storage rooms, floor behind table in food prep area and basement.
-Build-up observed on the floor in the basement near grease traps and water heater.
-Spill observed on the floor in the rear storage area beneath storage rack.
54 Employee personal items (purse) observed on food prep table.
Note: A designated area is required for employee personal items.
Circles Thai Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 05/19/2023
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
Corrective action: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.
13 Multiple uncovered foods were observed in the reach-in freezer in the food prep area.
Corrective action: Food was covered during the inspection.
20 Potentially hazard food was held at 42 to 44.4 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
Corrective action: The temperature was adjusted during the inspection.
34 Built in thermometer on exterior of walk-in cooler is inaccurate.
47 Cleaning needed:
-Some build-up and debris were observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
53 Cleaning needed:
-Old mouse feces was observed in the corner of the basement floor. Cleaning initiated during the inspection.
-Debris and dead bugs were observed on traps in the basement. Cleaning initiated during the inspection.
54 The lighting intensity in the walk-in cooler is inadequate. It should be at least 110 lux.
54 Some grease was observed on the ledge of the hood beneath the hood filters.
Circles Thai Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 02/22/2023
4 Food Employees eating in food prep area as evidenced by observed open container of partially consumed food on the shelf beneath the table in the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility. Mouse feces observed on basement floor and ledge above stairs in basement.
41 Food dispensing utensil in the bulk container of rice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
47 Debris and/or ice accumulation observed in the interior bottom of the reach-in freezers.
53 Cleaning is needed where mouse feces was observed.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 01/12/2023
4 An employee's open beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
Corrective action: Open beverage container was removed from the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility.
-Mouse feces was observed at floor perimeters in the food prep area, rear storage room, toilet room, basement steps and basement.
-Dying cockroach observed on basement floor.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. (sugar)
Corrective action: Bowl removed.
53 Floor cleaning is needed where mouse feces was observed.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Per owner OC application was submitted and approved.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/07/2022
45 -Some cracks observed in the interior bottom of reach-in freezers.
-One reach-in freezer in the rear is not working properly.
53 Two dead roaches were observed on the floor in the basement.
54 Inadequate lighting in refrigeration units.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/04/2022
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment.
-Mouse feces observed in basement.
-Live roach observed running across the floor when the kickplate fell off of the reach-in refrigerator with sliding doors.
-Live roach observed on the exterior walk-in cooler wall above the microwave.
37 Food observed stored in basement beneath an unfinished ceiling.
45 -Open seams observed in metal at the top, rear of the small cold prep refrigerator.
-Some cracks observed in the interior bottom of reach-in freezers.
46 A NSF approved drying rack for drying dishes and utensils was not observed.
53 -Unfinished ceiling observed in basement storage area.
-Basement floor not sealed.
53 Mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the basement.
54 Inadequate lighting in refrigeration units.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 11/02/2022
2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable.
Note: Please ensure that you know the five fooodborne illnesses and related symptoms (jaundice, fever with a sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting), and what to do if an employee is diagnosed with or experiencing any of these things.
6 Handwashing aids observed at the food prep sink.
Corrective action: Soap, paper towels and handwashing sign were moved to the garbage grinder sink.
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the toilet room area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Corrective action: Temporary sign posted until a more durable sign is obtained.
14 Lids and containers observed stored on shelves with mouse feces.
Wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry food contact surfaces.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep area.
-Fresh and/or old mouse feces was observed in the following areas: Basement floor, shelf where containers and lids stored, oven in food prep area.
-Live roach observed in oven.
37 Splash-guard needed between food prep sink and warewashing sink.
37 Food observed stored in basement beneath an unfinished ceiling.
45 -Ensure that the small cold prep refrigerator is holding food at 41 degrees F or below.
-Some cracks observed in the interior bottom of reach-in freezers.
47 -Mouse feces observed in oven.
-Build-up observed on stove.
-Static dust on walk-in cooler fan cover.
51 Door to toilet room is not self-closing.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed stored on the floor.
Items were elevated during the inspection.
53 -Unfinished ceiling observed in basement storage area.
-Basement floor not sealed.
53 Additional cleaning issues:
-A few old mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the basement.
54 Inadequate lighting in refrigeration units.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Inspection Date: 10/26/2022
2 Food safety certified person could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or symptoms that require employee exclusion. Sample health policy emailed with report.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room area.
Corrective action: Paper towels were provided.
11 -Visible evidence of insect or rodent contaminated foods in the food prep area. A roach was observed in the cold prep refrigerator.
Corrective action: Food was discarded during the inspection.
-Uncovered, cooked tofu was observed stored in the walk-in cooler with a dusty fan guard.
-Flies observed landing on containers of food at wok station.
Corrective action: Food discarded.
-Handle of the scooper observed in contact with drink ice.
Corrective action: Ice discarded.
13 Uncovered food observed in the walk-in cooler and the bottom of the cold prep refrigerator.
13 Open food observed stored beneath a heavily soiled cold prep refrigerator door. Please remove food and wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry the cold-prep unit.
14 The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
14 -Flies were observed landing on food contact surfaces.
-Pots and containers observed stored on shelves with mouse feces.
Wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry all food contact surfaces after getting rid of the flies.
-Mouse feces observed on pot on shelf beneath the rice cooker.
14 Interior of microwave ovens observed soiled.
20 Potentially hazardous food was held at 46 to 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
Corrective action: Some items purchased today were moved to freezers or colder refrigerators. Discussed not putting multiple hot foods in the walk-in and cold prep unit at one time; temperature of units lowered and food not purchased today was discarded.
33 Food observed being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the table in the rear.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the throughout the facility.
-Flies, mouse feces and roaches were observed throughout the establishment.
-Dead mouse observed on basement floor.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
40 A food prep sink for washing vegetables was not observed.
41 -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. (i.e. rice)
-Food dispensing utensil in the rice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 Microwave ovens are not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Incorrect test strips in use. Please obtain quaternary ammonia test strips.
47 -Dead roaches and/or flies observed in reach-in freezers. Other debris also observed.
-Mouse feces observed on shelving where pots and containers are stored and containers of food are cooling.
-Mouse feces observed on the lid of the bulk container, pallets in basement storage area, boxes on the floor in the rear storage area.
-Grease, grime and mouse feces observed on the shelf beneath the prep table near the wok station.
-Static dust on walk-in cooler fan cover.
-Static dust observed on unused microwave and walk-in cooler exterior walls.
49 Handle is missing from toilet room handwashing sink.
53 Additional cleaning issues:
-Mouse feces was observed on the floors and steps throughout the establishment.
-Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the rear storage area.
-Dead roaches observed on kitchen floor.
-Cleaning needed throughout.
-Clutter observed in basement. Main water line not visible.
53 -Cracked floor tiles observed in prep area and storage area.
-Missing floor tile in toilet room.
54 -Two light bulbs not present underneath kitchen exhaust hood system.
-Inadequate lighting in the walk-in cooler.
54 -Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
-Light sockets with missing bulbs observed covered in grease.
Circles Restaurant
1516 Tasker St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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