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Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
46 Ware wash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
47 -Hood filters of the exhaust system observed with grease accumulation. -Grease accumulation observed on fryer surfaces. -Grease accumulation observed on sides if the cooking equipment. -Grease accumulation observed on the floor surfaces behind cooking equipment.
47 -Shelving at the point of sales counter observed in need of cleaning. -Microwave cavity observed in need of cleaning. -Floor perimeter in the walk-in cooler observed with some food debris.
53 -Debris observed on floor surfaces under the wok station. -Floor perimeters throughout the food establishment observed in need of cleaning due.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated when not in-use.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Food safety certified person arrived during inspection.
1 Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed for the person in charge. *Application observed completed and filled out with money order attached. The applicationjust needs to be dropped off or mailed in to the central office.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) activity observed in the food prep area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
47 -Hood filters of the exhaust system observed with grease accumulation. -Grease accumulation observed on fryer surfaces. -Grease accumulation observed on sides if the cooking equipment.
47 -Shelving at the point of sales counter observed in need of cleaning. -Microwave cavity observed in need of cleaning.
53 -Debris observed on floor surfaces under the wok station. -Floor perimeters throughout the food establishment observed in need of cleaning due to debris, and mouse droppings.
54 (2) Lights observed out in the food prep area.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 09/19/2024

35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping)/ insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
47 -Hood filters of the exhaust system observed with grease accumulation. -Grease accumulation observed on fryer surfaces.
47 -Shelving at the point of sales counter observed in need of cleaning. -Microwave cavity observed in need of cleaning. -Debris observed on shelving under the steam table.
53 Debris observed on floor surfaces under the wok station.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 09/05/2023

33 Food (shrimp) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
47 -Grease accumulation observed on the exhaust hood system. -Microwave cavity observed in need of cleaning. -Debris observed on shelving near the steam table.
53 Peeling ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 07/06/2023

36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
45 Carboard lining observed on shelving in the reach-in freezer unit.
47 Grease accumulation observed on the exhuast hoodd system.
47 Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the food prep area.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Floor cleaning needed under cooking equipment due to debris along perimeters.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 06/16/2022

36 Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored.
45 Kickplate observed lacking from the reach-in freezer unit.
47 Grease accumulation observed on sides of the cooking equipment.
53 Cardboard lining observed on floor surfaces under the cooking equipment in the food prep area.
Far East Chinese Cuisine
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Inspection Date: 05/11/2022

13 Food not protected from contamination due to chicken observed thawing in the rinse basin of the three basin warewashing sink. *Chicken was removed and 3 basin sink was sanitized.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep and front customer service area.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. -Serving utensil observed stored in stagnant water of less than 135 degrees.
47 Heavy grease accumulation observed on the hood filters of the exhaust hood system.
47 Microwave cavity observed with food residue.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust.
Wissahickon Pizza
5043 Wissahickon Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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