Inspection ReportRelated Reports A Lin Kitchen
1942 S 09th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Inspection Date: 02/20/2024
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
38 Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
41 In-Use Utensils:
- Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
- Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
42 Clean food equipment being stored wet, and not in a manner to allow air drying.
45 Raw, unfinished wood is being used as shelving in the kitchen.
45 Equipment:
- Garbage grinder installed on a shallow and wall mounted handwashing sink.
- Chest freezers, reach in freezer, crockpot, and storage racks are not NSF/ANSI approved equipment.
- Soda crates used for the elevation of items in storage areas.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning:
- Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of chest freezers.
- General cleaning of shelving, drying rack, and refrigeration units needed.
49 Leak observed from condensate drainage line in the walk-in refrigerator.
51 Accumulation of static dust on the mechanical ventilation unit in the toilet room.
53 Premises Cleaning:
- Accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under cooking equipment.
- Unused equipment in the basement; remove from facility.
53 Damaged floor and wall surfaces observed in the facility.
A Lin Kitchen
1942 S 09th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Inspection Date: 01/04/2024
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
11 Observed a dead cockroach in a bucket containing thawing shrimp.
**Shrimp was discarded during the inspection.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
**Items relocated to prevent against cross contamination.
13 Observed several uncovered potentially hazardous foods in the walk-in cooler.
14 The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 10 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
33 Observed shrimp being thawed using an unapproved method: thawing in standing water.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (German cockroach) activity observed in the facility.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
41 In-Use Utensils:
- Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
- Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
45 Raw, unfinished wood is being used as shelving in the kitchen.
45 Equipment:
- Garbage grinder observed installed on a shallow and wall mounted handwashing sink.
- Chest freezer observed with broken door and missing insulation
- Chest freezers, reach in freezer, and storage racks are not NSF/ANSI approved equipment.
- Soda crates used for elevation of items in storage areas.
47 Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning:
- Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of chest freezers.
- General cleaning of shelving, drying rack, and refrigeration units needed.
53 Premises Cleaning:
- Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the employee toilet room.
- Accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under cooking equipment.
A Lin Kitchen
1942 S 09th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Inspection Date: 11/03/2023
4 An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
**Beverages were removed during the inspection.
6 A food employee was observed washing their hands at the warewash sink rather than the designated handwash sink.
**Proper handwashing procedures reviewed with food employees.
13 Observed a cutting board being washed in the food preparation sink.
**Proper warewashing procedures reviewed with food employees.
14 Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
14 The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
**An adequate sanitizing solution was produced during the inspection.
21 Food items are not properly dated in the walk-in refrigerator.
33 Observed chicken being thawed using an unapproved method: thawing in standing water.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the storage area.
36 Observed unauthorized persons in the kitchen area.
**Unauthorized persons left the facility during the inspection.
37 Food Storage:
- Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
- Food observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Equipment:
- Garbage grinder observed installed on a shallow and wall mounted handwashing sink.
- Chest freezer observed with broken door and missing insulation
- Chest freezers, reach in freezer, and storage racks observed are not NSF/ANSI approved equipment.
- Soda crates used for elevation of items in storage areas.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.
47 Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning:
- Food debris on the walk-in floor surface and exterior of the reach-in freezer and cold prep unit.
- Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of chest freezers.
53 Premises Cleaning:
- Mouse droppings observed under shelving in the rear storage area.
- Cleaning needed under cooking equipment.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
A Lin Kitchen
1942 S 09th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Inspection Date: 09/13/2022
36 Rear door to food storage area and in-ground cellar door to basement storage outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler
Food observed uncovered in walk-in cooler
45 Garbage grinder observed installed on a shallow and wall mounted handwashing sink.
Chest freezer observed with broken door and missing insulation
Chest freezers, reach in freezer, and storage racks observed are not NSF/ANSI approved equipment.
Food preparation area chest freezer lid is rusted, missing insulation , hinge is broken and rubber gaskets are damaged.
Rusted racks observed in the walk in cooler.
Soda crates used for elevation of items in storage areas.
Chest freezer interior observed with sever ice accumulation
45 Non NSF/ANSI toaster oven and storage containers observed used for food storage
47 Cleaning required walk-in floor surface and exterior of reach-in freezer and cold prep unit
52 Lids to oil drums stored in basement do not properly shut
53 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
54 Storage of employees’ clothing and possessions. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees’ clothing and other possessions.
-personal items and children items observed stored and serving counter and rear food storage areas
54 If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat
-basement storage are where refrigerated and dry food items are stored
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