Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  10:30 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:45 PM
Food Facility
Hong Kong Supermarket (aka Farmer's Best)
Address
5675 RISING SUN AVE 19120
Telephone
(215) 728-1300
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
Hong Kong Supermarket of PA, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ahn Tran 
  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 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 IN 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   X
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 IN Food separated & protected    
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 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 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
Food Identification
35 OUT Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons   X
37 OUT Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display   X
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   X
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 OUT Non-food contact surfaces clean   X
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 OUT Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 OUT Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned   X
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean   X
54 OUT Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X
Philadelphia Ordinances
56 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ IN Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Amy Lam Ly A59679 Exp.03/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 09/18/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  10:30 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:45 PM
Food Facility
Hong Kong Supermarket (aka Farmer's Best)
Address
5675 RISING SUN AVE 19120
Telephone
(215) 728-1300
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
Hong Kong Supermarket of PA, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ahn Tran 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Beef / Walk-In Cooler 38.0 ° F Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 32.0 ° F Fish / Ice Bath 41.0 ° F
Egg / Walk-In Cooler 36.0 ° F Fish / Walk-In Cooler 42.0 ° F Chicken / Open Display Case 30.0 ° F
Chicken / Open Display Case 37.0 ° F Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 145.0 ° F Milk / Open Display Case 45.0 ° F
Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 33.0 ° F Bean Sprout / Open Display Case 42.0 ° F Noodles / Open Display Case 40.0 ° F
Eggs / Open Display Case 41.0 ° F Tofu / Open Display Case 40.0 ° F Pork / Closed Display Case 32.0 ° F
Chicken / Closed Display Case 42.0 ° 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.
8 Violation of Code: [46.981(h)] There is no hot water at handwash sink in seafood department warewash area. It's fixed at time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Prepackaged pastires in the retail area are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Mouse droppings are observed in the seafood department.
Drain flies are observed in an unused walk in cooler in the seafood department.
House flies are observed in the rear storage room. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] Fly strips are hung above seafood department preparaion area and warewash area. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(e)(f)] The door sweep on the side door is damaged. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in coolers and walk in freezer.
Three buckets of porks in a walk in cooler in the main kithcen are not covered. A staff covered them. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] -Milk crates and soda crates are used for elevation in walk in boxes and retail area. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] The following observations were noted:
-Cracked floor tiles in walk in freezer of seafood department.
-Cardbaords are used as shelf liners in rear storage area.
-Domestic drain racks above 3 bay sink in seafood department and produce department.
-An unused refrieration unit was observed in the retail area.
-defective door gaskets are observed on two walk in freezer and a walk in cooler in the meat department.
-Damaged/loose base covings in all walk in boxes Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.521] Ingridient storage containers in the main kithcen are not NSF approved. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] A cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing in the peking ducks preparation area. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Amy Lam Ly A59679 Exp.03/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 09/18/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1825 E. Hilton St. Phila., PA 19134
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  1 Time In  10:30 AM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  01:45 PM
Food Facility
Hong Kong Supermarket (aka Farmer's Best)
Address
5675 RISING SUN AVE 19120
Telephone
(215) 728-1300
Establishment Type
Food Store: Supermarket
District
10
Sub
1
Licensee
Hong Kong Supermarket of PA, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Ahn Tran 
  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.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] - Mouse droppings are observed on bottom shelf of a work table and under a wrapping machine in the seafood department. A staff sanitized them at time of inspection.
-Dust accumulation was observed on vent guards in produce walk in coolr.
-Ice accumulation was observed in a reach in freezer in the retail area.
-Wall surfaces of an unused walk in cooler in the seafood department are not clean due to drain flies infestation observed.
-Food debris was observed on floor of produce walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] Wastewater from ice bath tables is drained to the floor in the seafood department. New Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.825(b)-(e)] The floor drain by a walk in cooler in the meat department is clogged. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] Water damaged ceiling tiles are observed in two restrooms.
Dust accumualation was observed on vent guards in men's restroom. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Mouse droppings are observed on floor at seafood department warewash area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.901] Water damaged/missing ceiling tiles and cracked floor tiles are observed throughout the facility.
Holes/openings around pipe penetrations are not sealed/covered..
Cracked floor tiles are observed throughout the faciliy.
Holes are observed on ceiling in meat department preparation area
Damaged floor tile tiles are observed throughout the facility.
-Base coving observed were not sealed properly to wall.
-Peeling paints are observed on the ceiling of the warewash area in the meat department. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(f)] Moist mop was observed on the floor. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Broom and dustpan are observed on the floor. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] 3 burnt out lights are observed in the main kitchen. Repeat Violation.
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.
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) Amy Lam Ly A59679 Exp.03/01/2020 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) K Weng (215) 218-3176 Date: 09/18/2019