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Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 11/01/2024

14 One cutting board was observed stained with scratches. The person in charge was informed to discontinue the use of the cutting board as they will not be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize the surface. The person in charge removed the cutting board from service.
47 The following observations were noted: -Exterior surface cleaning of cooking equipment due to grease build-up. -Interior cleaning of one reach-in freezer located in the basement storage area due to food residue and ice build-up. -Rust around shelves in the walk-in cooler.
48 The following observations were noted: -Low water pressure at the handwashing sink located in the basement food preparation area. -A hot water delay in one of two restrooms. Hot water took several minutes to reach peak demand.
51 The air vent located in one of two restrooms was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.
53 Floor cleaning was needed in several areas. The following areas were noted: -Under the 3-compartmnet warewashing sink located on the main level food preparation area. -Under cooking equipment in the basement level food preparation area due to debris and grease. -Under the warewahsing area in the basement due to debris.
53 Wall cleaning in the basement food preparation area due to residue.
53 Brooms and dust pans were not properly elevated off of the floor near the mop sink area.
53 A wet mop was not properly elevated off of the floor near the mop sink area.
54 The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of grease.
Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 11/02/2023

47 Exterior surface cleaning was needed around equipment in the food preparation area due to residue.
53 General floor cleaning was needed under equipment due to residue and debris.
54 The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 10/02/2023

8 The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area was blocked by food containers and not accessible at all times. The person in charge was informed that the handwashing sink should not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
13 Food containers were observed in the 3-compartmnet warewashing sink. The person in charge was informed that they must utilize the food preparation sink instead.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the interior edges. The person in charge was informed to discontinue the use of the ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge unplugged the ice machine.
36 Mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the basement food preparation area.
37 Single-use containers were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement storage closet.
47 The following observations were noted: -Interior surface cleaning were needed in multiple refrigeration units due to food debris/residue. -Ice build-up in multiple reach-in freezer units. -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around equipment due to residue.
53 Floor cleaning was needed throughout the facility due to debris, residue, and mouse droppings.
54 The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 12/19/2022

37 Beverages were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement storage closet.
43 Boxes of single-use articles were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement storage closet.
45 The warewashing sink handle located near the front service area was in need of general repair.
47 Interior/exterior surface cleaning was needed in the basement food preparation area due to food debris/grease.
49 The handwashing sink located in the food preparation area was observed slow draining.
51 The air vents located in the restroom areas were in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.
53 The interior of the mop sink was observed stained and in need of cleaning.
53 Wall cleaning was needed in the food preparation area/warewashing area due to food residue.
54 The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Buk Chon Restaurant
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Inspection Date: 06/09/2022

39 Sponges observed in the bar area 3-compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces.
45 -Non-NSF chest freezers observed in the kitchen area.
47 -Grease accumulations observed on the outside of cooking equipment and shelving next to the fryer.
49 -3-compartment sink was not properly sealed to wall.
53 -Debris and grease accumulations observed on the floor behind cooking equipment. -Debris observed under shelving in the dry storage area and kitchen area. -Dried food debris and splash observed on the wall behind the kitchen prep table and ware washing machine.
54 Hood filters have a heavy accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 Lights in the dry storage area were not shielded from breakage.
Zento Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
132 Chestnut St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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