Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  12/05/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  05:30 PM
Food Facility
Curry Bird
Address
4604 WOODLLAND AVE 19143
Telephone
(267) 292-4294
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Curry Bird LLC 
Corporate Officer
Guo Wang Tang 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
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 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN 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 IN 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 OUT 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 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 OUT 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 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 OUT Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Michelle Strampello ServSafe Exp 7/2020 Date: 12/05/2019
Inspector (Signature) Ashley Kornegay (215) 685-7541 Date: 12/05/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  12/05/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  05:30 PM
Food Facility
Curry Bird
Address
4604 WOODLLAND AVE 19143
Telephone
(267) 292-4294
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Curry Bird LLC 
Corporate Officer
Guo Wang Tang 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 36.0 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 36.0 ° F Chicken / Prep Table 63.0 ° F
Noodles / Cold Prep Refrigerator 36.0 ° F Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 156.0 ° 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.
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: [46.825(a)] Dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Food items observed uncovered inside walk-in cooler. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Food contact surfaces observed with buildup of food debris, sanitize all surfaces.

Food prep tables observed not clean and dusty, general sanitization of all prep tables, counter and surface need cleaning/sanitization. New Violation.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Chicken was held at 63 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Containers of chicken observed not in hot or cold holding. New Violation.
34 Violation of Code: [46.632] Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration/freezer equipment. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the kitchen, food storage area and rear exit area. Rat droppings and small amount of mice droppings observed on same shelf as cooked chicken pieces. Rat droppings observed throughout entire establishment; kitchen, food storage room and rear exit area. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter observed in rear trash area due to accumulation. New Violation.
38 Violation of Code: [46.137] Apron on employee observed dirty and not present in a way that prevents contamination on food or food contact surfaces. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Domestic reach-in freezers and refrigerators present.
Garbage grinder attached to small/shallow handwashing sink in front prep area. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] Domestic microwave present. New Violation.
46 Violation of Code: [46.634] Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Cleaning needed of all surface; compartemts, tables, bottom portion of all tables and equipment. Due to dirt, food debris and dust. New Violation.
52 Violation of Code: [46.884] Rear trash area, has an accumulation of trash and and unused equipment. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] Floors not easily cleanable in front prep area/kitchen and in rear storge area around floor perimeter. In kitchen under three compartment sink and around floor perimeter. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Michelle Strampello ServSafe Exp 7/2020 Date: 12/05/2019
Inspector (Signature) Ashley Kornegay (215) 685-7541 Date: 12/05/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7801 Essington Ave. Phila., PA 19153
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  6 Date  12/05/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  02:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  05:30 PM
Food Facility
Curry Bird
Address
4604 WOODLLAND AVE 19143
Telephone
(267) 292-4294
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
3
Sub
1
Licensee
Curry Bird LLC 
Corporate Officer
Guo Wang Tang 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
54 Violation of Code: [46.922(a)] Lights in the front prep area and rear storage area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(d)] Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Lights not observed in some refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
Remarks Please contact municipal dispatch for weekeend inspection anytime after 8 am, 215 686-4514. For weekday inspections please contact your Sanitarian at the number listed below. Completed on Site:19
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.
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) Michelle Strampello ServSafe Exp 7/2020 Date: 12/05/2019
Inspector (Signature) Ashley Kornegay (215) 685-7541 Date: 12/05/2019