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  5 Date  12/11/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:35 AM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Erawan Thai Cuisine
Address
123 S 23RD ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-2542
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
5
Licensee
Thipdecha, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn 
  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 OUT Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses X  
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   X
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN 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 X  
14 IN 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   X
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 OUT Time as a public health control; procedures & record X  
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 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT Wiping cloths: properly used & stored   X
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 OUT Gloves used properly   X
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 OUT Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used   X
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 IN 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 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
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:  Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn Date: 12/11/2019
Inspector (Signature) Gabrielle Rybicki 215-685-4304 Date: 12/11/2019
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  5 Date  12/11/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:35 AM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Erawan Thai Cuisine
Address
123 S 23RD ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-2542
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
5
Licensee
Thipdecha, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Noodles / Reach-In Refrigerator 40.0 ° F Edamame / Reach-In Freezer 29.0 ° F Chicken / On Counter 73.0 ° F
Chicken / On Counter 99.0 ° F Chicken / On Counter 94.0 ° F Chicken / Cold Prep Refrigerator 46.0 ° F
Mushrooms / Cold Prep Refrigerator 46.0 ° F Wonton / Cold Prep Refrigerator 46.0 ° F Shrimp / Cold Prep Refrigerator 35.0 ° F
Pineapples / Cold Prep Refrigerator 34.0 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 37.0 ° F Crabmeat / Reach-In Freezer 15.0 ° F
Salmon / Reach-In Freezer 17.0 ° F Dumplings / Chest Freezer 26.0 ° 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.
1 Violation of Code: [46.101] 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 arrived onsite during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
6 Violation of Code: [46.132] Food employee observed dipping their gloves in the wash, rinse, and sanitize compartments at the warewashing sink. Person in charge instructed the employee to properly wash their hands. Food employee proceeded to wash their gloves but at the prep sink. Sanitarian instructed the employee to wash their hands at the handsink. Food employee continued to wash their gloves at the handsink, rather than hands. Sanitarian then continued to instruct the employee to remove their gloves, wash their hands with warm water and soap. Employee then followed directions. Repeat Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Food employee observed wiping down a food contact surface, then used the same rag to wipe their gloves. Employee then proceeded to wear the same gloves and touched chicken. Sanitarian instructed the employee to remove their gloves, wash their hands, put on new gloves and discard the chicken. Corrected On-Site.
20 Violation of Code: [46.385(a)(2)] Cooked and raw chicken, mushrooms and wontons were held at 46 & 45 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in charge cooled down the chicken, wontons and mushrooms by placing them in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
22 Violation of Code: [46.385(c)] Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Sanitiarian went over in detail how to set up a time temperature log. Cooked chicken observed sitting at room temperature to cool. Corrected On-Site.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board in prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation.
44 Violation of Code: [46.305] Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Non-ANSI Sanitation approved equipment observed in basement prep area (Drago Equipment Meat Cutter).
Loose and damaged gaskets observed around a cold-holding unit door in the first floor prep area.
Ice accumulation in all freezer units.
Cold hold unit observed not maintaining proper temperature.
Not in use ice machine observed in the food preparation area. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.673] Non-ANSI Sanitation approved microwave observed in prep area. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn Date: 12/11/2019
Inspector (Signature) Gabrielle Rybicki 215-685-4304 Date: 12/11/2019
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  5 Date  12/11/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:35 AM
Number of Corrections   10 Time Out  02:20 PM
Food Facility
Erawan Thai Cuisine
Address
123 S 23RD ST 19103
Telephone
(215) 567-2542
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
1
Sub
5
Licensee
Thipdecha, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn 
  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: [46.652] Restroom hand wash sinks are not fully sealed to the wall.
Utility mop sink in the basement is not sealed to the wall. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Mop observed not elevated to allow proper drying. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.944] Restrooms lacking a functioning mechanicial ventilation system. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Lights in the basement not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.963] Cellphones,tooth brushes and other employee items observed co-mingling with food items. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:15
Summary
Statements
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.

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. Please call the following number to schedule for reinspection: 215-686-4514
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) Pattamaporn Wechthanakorn Date: 12/11/2019
Inspector (Signature) Gabrielle Rybicki 215-685-4304 Date: 12/11/2019