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New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
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New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 05/29/2024

45 Soda crates were inverted to elevate cases of soda and water from the floor. Note: The person in charge has placed dunnage racks and removed soda crates.
45 A wooden board was observed in the basement area above the dunnage racks.
47 The hot water handle at the hand wash sink in the kitchen was unclean.
New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 04/10/2024

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control and date marking. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark and time stamp food accordingly.
13 Fried chicken that was cooling in the ambient air was not covered. Grease was observed hanging from the vents in the exhaust hood and dripping into the cooking station. Note: All food must be covered outside the coolers or hot hold units. An employee cleaned the vents.
18 The chicken was observed cooling in the ambient air without a monitoring method such as time control. Note: The person in charge was instructed to monitor the food when it cooled in ambient temperatures within 2 hours, from 58°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F), and within 6 hours, from 58°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F).
20 Potentially hazardous food is stored at ambient temperature without proper time stamps, which include date and time. Note: The person in charge was instructed to provide time stamps for food stored outside temperature control units.
21 Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was not date marked in the walk-in cooler. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the food appropriately.
22 Time control was not implemented for cooling food. Note: Cooling control methods were reviewed with the person in charge, and the PIC was also instructed to follow his own HACCP plan properly.
27 The temperature of the freezer for parasite destruction was not maintained. Note: The person in charge was instructed to follow their approved HACCP plan and include the freezer temperature.
39 Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on the sink counters and not stored in a sanitizing solution. Note: The person in charge stored the wiping cloths in a sanitizing bucket.
45 Cardboard lining was observed in the food preparation area. Note: The person in charge stated they remove the cardboard after every night.
45 Soda crates were inverted to elevate items form the floor.
51 The toilet room door in the basement does not self-close.
53 A hole was observed in the basement stairwell.
54 Grease accumulation was observed on the exhaust hood panels.
New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 02/02/2024

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control, cooling methods, and hand wash procedures. Note: The person in charge was instructed to familiarize themselves with proper health code standards.
1 A food safety-certified person was not observed in the facility. Note: A food safety-certified person arrived during the inspection.
8 Metal scrubbers were observed in the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to keep the sink clear and use it only for hand washing.
8 Soap was not observed at the hand wash sink in the rear. A hand wash reminder sign was observed in the toilet room in the basement. Note: The person in charge was instructed to keep soap nearby.
13 Fried chicken that was cooling in the ambient air was not covered. Grease was observed hanging from the vents in the exhaust hood and dripping into the cooking station. Note: All food must be covered when it is stored outside the coolers or hot hold units. The person in charge was instructed to clean the vents.
13 Wares were observed inside the food preparation sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the wares from the sink.
14 Handles and scoops in the flour were unclean to sight and touch. Note: An employee removed the scoop and washed it.
18 The chicken was observed cooling in the ambient air without a monitoring method such as time control. Note: The person in charge was instructed to monitor the food when it cooled in ambient temperatures within 2 hours, from 58°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F), and within 6 hours, from 58°C (135°F) to 5°C (41°F).
20 The fried chicken pieces were observed at 63 degrees F in the ambient room. Note: The person in charge was instructed to discard the chicken during the inspection.
21 Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was not date marked in the walk-in cooler. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the food appropriately.
22 Time control was not implemented for cooling food and temperature logs regarding the sushi HACCP. Note: Cooling control methods were reviewed with the person in charge, and the PIC was also instructed to follow his own HACCP plan properly.
27 The person in charge did not maintain pH logs according to the HACCP plan. Note: The person in charge was instructed to follow their approved HACCP plan.
31 The temperature at the top portion of the cold preparation unit was observed at 45 degrees F.
39 Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on the sink counters and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
41 Knives and/or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. Food dispensing utensils in the bulk food containers were observed in direct contact with food and not having handles stored above the top of the food.
45 Soda crates and wood shelving being used for elevation in the prep areas and basement were not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Soda crates were inverted to elevate items form the floor.
47 Polyfilm lining was observed on the exhaust hood. The handles at the hand wash sink were unclean to sight and touch.
53 Debris and dead cockroaches were observed under the ware wash sink and point of sale counter area.
New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 11/01/2022

13 Uncovered foods was observed in the prep area and walk-in cooler. Foods were covered.
36 Front door was open and unscreened which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Door was closed.
37 Food (box of chicken) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
43 Take-out containers were not inverted to prevent contamination from dust and debris.
45 Non-food grade containers observed storing foods throughout: - Plastic grocery bags in the freezers - Cans storing sauces and cut vegetables
45 Soda crates and wood shelving being used for elevation in the prep areas and basement were not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 - Domestic non-NSF approved equipment observed: reach-in/chest freezers; microwave; toaster oven
47 The following observations were made: - Dusty vent covers in walk-in cooler. - Food debris on handles of hand wash sink. - Residue on interior wall/floor surfaces of the walk-in cooler - Rust and residue observed on low shelving under the prep tables - Polyfilm lining observed on the exhaust hood
53 General cleaning needed: - Food debris observed on flooring surface under hot hold equipment.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
New Panda
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
Inspection Date: 10/13/2022

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code: - Facility was not washing produce (broccoli) prior to consuming as per manufacturer instructions. Person in charge was instructed to wash produce prior to use.
8 Paper towels were not available at the handwash sinks in the restroom and prep area.
13 Prep sink was not being used; sink was blocked by a prep table and filled with several empty plastic bottles. Sink should be cleaned and sanitized.
13 Raw chicken was stored above ready to eat foods/raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler.
22 Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pre-cooked chicken) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
27 - pH logs were not available for sushi rice.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed: - House flies in the prep area - Accumulated mouse droppings observed in the basement
36 Front door was open and unscreened which does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Food (bags of onions, box of chicken) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
43 Take-out containers were not inverted to prevent contamination from dust and debris.
45 Soda crates and wood shelving being used for elevation in the prep areas and basement were not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Non-food grade containers observed storing foods throughout: - Plastic grocery bags in the freezers - Cans storing sauces and cut vegetables - Cardboard boxes storing pizza rolls
45 - Domestic non-NSF approved equipment observed: reach-in/chest freezers; microwave; toaster oven -Under-counter refrigerator in the sushi prep area was not working properly.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 The following observations were made: - Dusty vent covers in walk-in cooler. - Food debris on handles of hand wash sink. - Residue on interior wall/floor surfaces of the walk-in cooler - Rust and residue observed on low shelving under the prep tables - Polyfilm lining observed on the exhaust hood
53 General cleaning needed: - Food debris observed on flooring surface under hot hold equipment. - Mouse droppings observed in the basement
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Tex-Mexican Food
8340 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
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