Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
Pho-ladelphia		 Address
1100 JACKSON ST 19148 		Telephone
(215) 336-1285		 Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
2 		Sub
4
Licensee
 		 Corporate Officer
Long Le 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
 Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 IN Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 OUT Management awareness; policy present    
3 OUT Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 IN Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 OUT Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 OUT Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 IN Food received at proper temperature    
11 OUT Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection From Contamination
13 OUT Food separated & protected    
14 OUT Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature    
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Population
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 IN Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
 Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 OUT Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 OUT Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 OUT Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 OUT Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Long Le A72647 exp. 4/1/2020 Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Karl Barnes 215-685-6573 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
Pho-ladelphia		 Address
1100 JACKSON ST 19148 		Telephone
(215) 336-1285		 Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
2 		Sub
4
Licensee
 		 Corporate Officer
Long Le 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Spring rolls / Reach-In Freezer 3.2 ° F Rice / Hot-Hold Unit 159.4 ° F Ambient air / Reach-In Freezer 18.9 ° F
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Food Disposal
Food Types Volume Unit Pounds
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number		 Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
2 Violation of Code: [46.111(a) ] Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. New Violation.
3 Violation of Code: [46.111(b)(c)] - PIC failed to know reporting procedure for employee suspected of a FBI. New Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [46.132] Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.981(h)] - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the counter/dining aND kitchen areas. Management took immediate corrective action.
- Handwashing sink at counter and dining area has plastic container stored in it
- Handwashing sink at counter and dining area has grimes and debris
- Hot water at all handwashing sinks temperatures range from 145.0 to 147.0 degree F. New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] - Foods stored in freezer and refrigerator not covered and in non-food grade plastic bags New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] - food stored in non-food grade plastic bags in refrigerator
- containers not covered in refrigerator and freezer
- lights have no protective cover in food prep and storage area, service counter, and prep areas New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 400 ppm. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] - Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around inner walls and catch tray
- Can operate observed with accumulation of food debris and grease
- Slicer in basement observed with mice droppings and food debris New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] - Thermometers needed in refrigeration unit in prep and storage area, and refrigerator in basement New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] -Fruit flies observed
-Ants observed in kitchen area
-Old mice droppings on floor and behind equipment
-Common houseFlies observed in kitchen area and dining area New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] - Foods stored in non-food grade plastic bags in the prep and storage areas New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] - freezers and refrigerators in use are not ANSI approved
- New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Long Le A72647 exp. 4/1/2020 Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Karl Barnes 215-685-6573 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
Pho-ladelphia		 Address
1100 JACKSON ST 19148 		Telephone
(215) 336-1285		 Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
2 		Sub
4
Licensee
 		 Corporate Officer
Long Le 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number		 Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.521] -Cardboard used to line food prep tables and coolers New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.544(a)-(d)] -accumulation of dust and grease on surfaces of cooler, freezers, kick plates and motors in prep and storage area New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.541] - No internal thermometer for testing meat used in soups New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] - Microwave is not ANSI approved New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] - Establishment does not have sanitizing test strips New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.594] -Dirty pots and utensils stored on sanitizing drain board New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.674(a)-(c)] - 3-basin has dirty utensils in each basin
- 3-basin not labeled for food employees

- PIC could not properly demonstrate sequence of cleaning utensils and equipment; wash, rinse, and sanitize.
- New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] - Heavy grease and food debris build-up observed on the surfaces of kitchen equipment and refrigeration units New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] - handwash sink faucet is leaking
- hot water at handwashing sink is 141.2 degree F New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] - Indirect drain in basement overflowing and backed up
- Mop sink drain leaking
- 3-basin sink drain leaking
- faucet on handwashing sink in dining area is leaking New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] - Faucet at handwashing sink in the counter and dining area is leaking
- Indirect drain in basement overflowing and backed up
- clogged grinder sink drain
Mop sink drainline defective.
Plumbing line observed leaking along basement floor. New Violation.
50 Violation of Code: [46.863] AC unit condensate leaks to bucket in basement. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] -General cleaning needed throughout restroom New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.922(d)] - Door not self-closing New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Brooms and dust pan not hung to prevent harborage of vermin New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] -Kitchen floor sticky and dirty
-Holes in kitchen floor
-walls adjacent to ceilings in prep and storage area not smooth and easily cleanable, holes
-studs showing in wall of food prep and storage area
- Vermin proof walls
- Standing water on basement floor and under 3-basin sink
- Basement stairs not clean, mice droppings New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] -Removal of clutter, cans of paints and equipment from under service counter
-Deep cleaning needed in kitchen area of heavy grease, abundant food debris throughout New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.544(e)] - Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.944] - No ventilation in restroom
- No ventilation in basement /prep area New Violation.
56 Violation of Code: [10-602(5)(a)(.1)] - cigarette button observed in food prep and storage.
- no smoking sign not posted in establishment New Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] - Grindable food debris observed in trash can. Garbage grinder is not in working New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Long Le A72647 exp. 4/1/2020 Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Karl Barnes 215-685-6573 Date: 08/11/2016
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1930 S. Broad St. Phila., PA 19145
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
 		No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  08/11/2016
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  10:45 AM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
Pho-ladelphia		 Address
1100 JACKSON ST 19148 		Telephone
(215) 336-1285		 Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
2 		Sub
4
Licensee
 		 Corporate Officer
Long Le 		   Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 		 Inspection Type
Reinspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number		 Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
Summary
Statements 		Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment has been issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment cannot operate for a minimum of 48 hours. The establishment cannot operate until the required fee is paid and the establishment is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below for a re-inspection once the violations have been corrected and the fee has been paid.
Fees can also be paid in person at 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor by money order or cashiers check, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
A payment invoice for online payment has been provided to the establishment.
On-call supervisor can be reached at: 215-685-4514.
You are required under Section 6-502 of the Philadelphia Health Code to correct the violations listed as noted above. Your failure to correct these violations may result in the revocation of your health license and other legal action. Reinstatement of a revoked health license will require payment of another license fee. An appeal to these orders may be made to the Board of License and Inspection Review, Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102-1617
Person in Charge (Signature) Long Le A72647 exp. 4/1/2020 Date: 08/11/2016
Inspector (Signature) Karl Barnes 215-685-6573 Date: 08/11/2016