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Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
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Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Inspection Date: 11/04/2024

8 Soap not present and hand dryer inoperable in men's restroom - soap and paper towel were supplied as corrective action
13 Handle of scooper observed laying in ice and Handle of scooper observed laying in bulk ingredient with potential for contamination - scoopers were removed and properly stored
18 Chicken 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. - Placed in walk-in unit for rapid cooling as corrective action
35 Bulk items and prepared items require label with general description
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food in several cold holding units observed uncovered
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. - strips present observed with an expiration date o0f 10/2021
47 Cleaning required to remove food debris interior of walk-in freezer
49 Handsink nearest the serving counter observed slow draining
53 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
53 Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
53 Leak observed coming from ceiling of employee restroom
53 Establishment using cardboard lining on floor at deep frying station
54 Crack light covering observed restroom ceiling
Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the pos area. -provided
8 Handsink cleaning required as heavy food residue observed on handles and interior -cleaning initiated
35 Bulk items and prepared items require label with general description
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food in several cold holding units observed uncovered
47 Cleaning required to remove food debris interior of reach-in freezer Removal of debris and severe ice accumulation walk-in freezer floor surface required Cleaning interior and exterior of reach-in freezer where food residue observed
51 Trashcan with lid required employee restroom for disposal of women's sanitary products
51 cleaning required floor surface employee restroom
53 Floor cleaning required throughout facility as food residue, grease and flour observed
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Inspection Date: 11/18/2022

13 Handle of ice scooper observed in direct contact with ice used from consumption -removed Food in walk-in observed uncovered and in direct contact with the bottom of another container with potential for contamination -covered
26 Cleaning chemical stored on shelf with food items -removed
36 An insect control device located in food storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. -removed
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food in several cold holding units observed uncovered
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Walk-in freezer is over freezing causing severe ice build-up on floor, ceiling and door when condensation occurs
47 Cleaning required to remove food debris interior of reach-in freezer Removal of debris and severe ice accumulation walk-in freezer floor surface required
51 Trashcan with lid required employee restroom for disposal of women's sanitary products
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.
Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Inspection Date: 08/23/2022

39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
43 Single-use disposables observed not inverted nor covered to prevent contamination.
45 Cardboard linings on floors of prep area.
45 Clean equipment surfaces to removed dust and debris observed during the inspection.
45 Little dripping observed underneath the warewash sink in the warewash section of establishment
47 -Ice accumulation observed inside the walk-in freezer during the inspection. -Stained and debris observed on floors of walk-ins in the establishment.
53 Cleaning needed in the floors of prep and warewash areas to remove dirt, debris and old droppings in floor corners and perimeters of storage areas of establishment. -Water spills in the warewash areas needs cleaning up.
71 The facility has failed to install physical barriers such as sneeze guards or partitions at cash registers, host stands, or food pickup areas where maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet is difficult.
Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Inspection Date: 07/11/2022

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Paper towel was replenished during the inspection.
13 Uncovered RTE food observed in the undercounter refrigerator during the inspection. PIC covered food items during the inspection to prevent contamination.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (droppings) / insect (flies) activity observed in the prep and warewash area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Pipe leaking underneath the warewash sink in the warewash section of establishment
45 Clean equipment surfaces to removed dust and debris observed during the inspection.
45 Cardboard linings on floors of prep area.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside the walk-in freezer during the inspection.
53 Cleaning needed in the floors of prep and warewash areas to remove dirt, debris and old droppings in floor corners and perimeters of establishment. -Water spills in the warewash areas needs cleaning up.
71 The facility has failed to install physical barriers such as sneeze guards or partitions at cash registers, host stands, or food pickup areas where maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet is difficult.
Golden Chopsticks
490 N Broad St UNIT 3B Entrance on Spring Garden Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
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