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Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 04/07/2025

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the basement restroom.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and raw foods were relocated.
20 Bean sprouts observed at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and cold prep unit was turned down.
21 Sliced pork bologna, shrimp, bean sprouts and salad ingredients potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold preparation unit, was not date marked.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the front server station area. Corrective action as taken and spray bottles were relocated.
35 Working containers for ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the basement storage/food preparation area.
43 Take out containers observed stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground.
45 -Cardboard observed lining shelving in basement is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Expansion foam used to seal gaps are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Dishwasher pit, and all sinks are not sealed to wall.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
47 -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food debris observed on storage containers and on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Accumulation of ice observed on interior of chest freezer. -Soda crates used for elevation are not clean on sight. -Residue observed under all refrigerator door handles. -Black residue observed on door gaskets for walk-in cooler. -Debris observed on counter under toaster oven and grill. -Mice droppings observed on a box of take out containers. Discard box and clean and sanitize where needed.
53 -Residue observed on ceiling tiles in basement. -Grease observed on ceiling in kitchen. -Grimes and debris observed on floor under and around cooking equipment. -Grimes observed on backsplash behind cooking equipment and by dishwasher. -Accumulation of debris under dishwasher, on steps and under stairs. -Mice droppings observed on floor under storage shelving and along floor- wall junctures and corners through out basement storage and preparation area. Clean and sanitize where needed.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of grease.
Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/24/2025

13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and raw foods were relocated.
13 Lettuce observed being washed in bowls in warewash sink. Sanitarian advised to discontinue using warewash sinks for food preparation.
14 Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Corrective action was taken and employee began breaking down slicer to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
21 Sliced pork bologna, shrimp, bean sprouts and salad ingredients potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold preparation unit, was not date marked.
26 Observed unapproved can of Raid fly spray in basement. Corrective action was taken and fly spray was discarded.
35 Working containers for ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 An unapproved electric fly trap located in basement food storage/preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
43 Take out containers observed stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground.
45 Dishwasher pit, and all sinks are not sealed to wall.
45 -Cardboard observed lining shelving in basement is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Expansion foam used to seal gaps are not smooth and easily cleanable.
47 -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food debris observed on storage containers and on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Accumulation of ice observed on interior of chest freezer. -Soda crates used for elevation are not clean on sight. -Residue observed under refrigerator walk-in cooler door handles. -Black residue observed on door gaskets for walk-in cooler. -Debris observed on counter under toaster oven.
48 Insufficient hot water observed at establishment.
49 -Water observed leaking from faucet of warewash hand washing sink. Cold water handle observed in poor repair. -Leak observed in utility sink faucet.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in vents.
53 -Residue observed on ceiling tiles in basement. -Grease observed on ceiling in kitchen. -Grimes and debris observed on floor under and around cooking equipment. -Grimes observed on backsplash behind cooking equipment and by dishwasher. -Accumulation of debris under dishwasher, on steps and under stairs.
Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 10/07/2024

4 Food employee observed eating food in the kitchen. Corrective action was taken and employee relocated and ate food in dining room.
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area. Corrective action was taken and paper towels were provided.
13 Bowl of herbs and lettuce observed in 3-basin warewash sink. Corrective action was taken and bowl was relocated.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and items were relocated.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bins around water reservoir and side of ice bin. Corrective action was taken and ice was discarded and surfaces were cleaned and sanitized.
23 Raw beef are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Corrective action was taken and advisory was added to the menu.
45 -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area. -Soda crates observed being used for elevation for pots storage is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Light shield observed in kitchen is secured with tape. -Hamilton Beach toaster is not NSF/ANSI approved.
45 Cardboard observed lining shelving in basement is not smooth and easily cleanable.
47 -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food debris observed on storage containers and on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Accumulation of ice observed on interior of chest freezer. -Soda crates used for elevation are not clean on sight. -Residue observed under refrigerator walk-in cooler door handles. -Black residue observed on door gaskets for walk-in cooler. -Soiled curtains observed at kitchen entrance.
52 Dumpster lid was observed open. Corrective action was taken and Person in Charge closed the dumpster lid.
53 -Residue observed on ceiling tiles in basement. -Grease observed on ceiling in kitchen. -Grimes and debris observed on floor under cooking equipment. -Grimes observed on backsplash behind cooking equipment and by dishwasher.
53 Idle mop observed on floor by dishwasher and not elevated to facilitate air drying.
53 -Expansion foam observed throughout basement is not smooth and easily cleanable.
54 Hood filters and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease and dust.
Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 04/01/2024

8 -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the basement preparation area. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front beverage preparation area, basement preparation area and employee restroom. *Corrective action was taken and soap and paper towels were provided.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigerators.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
42 Pots and clean food containers were not stored inverted to prevent contamination.
43 Paper products observed stored on ground and not at least 6 inches from floor. Corrective action was taken and boxes were put on shelves.
45 -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area. -Soda crates observed being used for elevation for pots storage is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Light shield observed in kitchen is secured with tape. -Hamilton Beach toaster is not NSF/ANSI approved.
47 -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food debris observed on storage containers and on storage shelving under preparation tables. -Ice build up observed around walk-in freezer door. -Food residue observed on interior surfaces of microwave. -Soda crates used for elevation are not clean on sight.
53 -Expansion foam observed throughout basement is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Unsecured ceiling tiles observed in basement. -Observed damaged basement ceiling by steps.
53 -Debris observed under storage shelving and in food preparation areas. -Residue observed on ceiling tiles in basement. -Grease observed on ceiling in kitchen.
54 Hood filters and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease.
56 Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Banh
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024

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. Person In Charge had an expired Food Safety Manager certificate. A Person in Charge with a valid Food Safety Manger certificate arrived during time of inspection.
1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Application emailed.
6 Hand washing and ware washing was observed in basement food preparation sinks. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to discontinue ware washing in basement.
8 Hand wash sink observed in basement food preparation area was not operational. A conveniently located hand wash station is required for food preparation areas and warewash areas.
13 Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and food was relocated.
13 Milk container observed stored in ice bin and directly in contact with drinking ice. Corrective action was taken and container was removed.
14 Sanitizer was not available for 3-bay warewash sink. Sanitizer was provided.
14 Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. A fresh bottle of sanitizer was provided.
14 Food preparation observed at hand wash sink and 3-bay sink and not in food preparation sink as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and removed food from hand wash sink.
20 Bean sprouts was held at 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated bean sprouts.
21 -Shrimp, cooked pork potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator and preparation unit, was not date marked. -Mayonnaise opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator and cold hold unit, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
23 Beef are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
37 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
43 Paper products observed stored on ground and not at least 6 inches from floor.
45 -Walk-in freezer door does not close properly. -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area. -Milk crates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Light shield observed in kitchen is secured with tape.
47 -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food debris observed on storage containers. -Ice build up observed around walk-in freezer door.
51 -Water damaged ceiling observed in employee restroom. -Grimes observed on restroom vent cover.
53 -Debris observed under storage shelving and in food preparation areas. -Residue observed on ceiling tiles in basement. -Grease observed on ceiling in kitchen.
65 Garbage grinder was not operational.
Maple Ramen
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 03/15/2023

26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
45 -Non-ANSI sanitation approved equipment mini refrigerator observed in the basement storage/preparation area and coolers -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area. -Milk crates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -One of three lights were observed inoperable under vent hood.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment.
53 Light shield observed in food preparation area is taped to ceiling and not in proper adjustment.
Maple Ramen
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/16/2023

45 -Non-ANSI sanitation approved equipment mini refrigerator observed in the basement storage/preparation area and coolers -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area. -Soda crated and chairs used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Door frame damage observed in bottom right corner of walk-in freezer.
45 Carboard and foil used to line shelving surfaces, is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.
45 Basement handwash sink is not sealed to wall.
47 -Residue and debris observed on walk-in door gaskets and door surfaces. -Clutter and dust observed on surfaces of POS cabinetry.
53 -Expansion foam observed around pipe penetrations is not smooth and easily cleanable.
53 Residue observed on basement ceiling walls.
Maple Ramen
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Inspection Date: 02/14/2023

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Application emailed.
8 -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the basement food preparation area. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the basement restroom. Paper towels were provided.
14 Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to discard ice, wash, rinse and sanitize interior surfaces.
23 Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu) is not provided to the consumer.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
36 Visible physical evidence of roach activity observed in the food preparation area. Roaches observed crawling on soup kettle and adjacent wall. Person in Charge discarded soup kettle. Clean and sanitize surfaces.
36 An insect control device located in basement storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to remove electric fly trap.
43 Takeout containers observed were not stored at least 6 inches from floor.
45 -Non-ANSI sanitation approved mini refrigerator and coolers observed in the basement storage/preparation area. -Inoperable refrigerators observed being used for storage in the basement area.
45 Carboard and foil used to line shelving surfaces, is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. -Raw wood railings observed, which are not smooth and easily cleanable.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 -Grease observed on sides of cooking equipment and cold hold unit vent cover. -Residue and debris observed on refrigerator gaskets and door surfaces. -Food debris observed under cutting boards. -Clutter and dust observed on surfaces of POS cabinetry.
51 Accumulation of dust observed in restroom vents.
53 -Gaps observed along tile base coving in kitchen. -Damaged floor tiles observed in basement. -Expansion foam observed around pipe penetrations is not sooth and easily cleanable.
53 -Grease observed on wall behind cooking equipment in the preparation area.
53 Idle mop observed inside of bucket instead of elevated after usage to allow for air dry
A Mandarin Restaurant
2102 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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