Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  12:10 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:05 PM
Food Facility
Golden Chopsticks
Address
1800 SPRING GARDEN ST 19130
Telephone
(215) 496-9190
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Golden Chopsticks LLC 
Corporate Officer
Shawn Cheung 
  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 OUT Hands clean & properly washed    
7 OUT 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 OUT Food separated & protected   X
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 OUT Proper date marking & disposition   X
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 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   X
38 IN Personal cleanliness    
39 OUT Wiping cloths: properly used & stored   X
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
Proper Use of Utensils
41 OUT In-use utensils: properly stored   X
 
 Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 OUT Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used   X
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:  Shawn Chung A87331 exp 8/27/23 Date: 09/18/2019
Inspector (Signature) J Johnson (215) 685-7493 Date: 09/18/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  12:10 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:05 PM
Food Facility
Golden Chopsticks
Address
1800 SPRING GARDEN ST 19130
Telephone
(215) 496-9190
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Golden Chopsticks LLC 
Corporate Officer
Shawn Cheung 
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Eggrolls / Walk-In Cooler 26.4 ° F Pork / Walk-In Cooler 21.5 ° F Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 20.4 ° F
Chicken / Reach-In Refrigerator 40.1 ° F Beef / Under-Counter Refrigerator 39.2 ° F Chicken / Cold prep unit 36.7 ° F
Shrimp / Cold prep unit 38.5 ° F Eggs / Cold prep unit 38.0 ° F Noodles / Cold prep unit 42.4 ° F
Shredded cabbage / Cold prep unit 40.5 ° F Tofu / Cold Prep Refrigerator 37.6 ° F Dumplings / Cold Prep Refrigerator 14.6 ° F
Rice / Hot-Holding Unit 155.0 ° F Dumplings / Steamer 168.0 ° F Soup / Hot-Holding Unit 183.0 ° 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: [46.133] Food employees observed washing their hands at the food prep sink instead of the designated handwash sink. New Violation.
7 Violation of Code: [46.261] A food employee was observed touching ready to eat foods (fried chicken) with his bare hands. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Repeat Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.981(h)] Hot water 100 degrees F or above is not available at the handwash sink in the customer restroom; water temperature peaked at 91.4 degrees F. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] Several foods observed uncovered in the cold prep unit refrigerator, under-counter freezer, reach-in freezer, and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Flies observed landing on food contact surfaces in the food prep area. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.711(a)] Ready to eat foods (fried chicken and eggrolls) are stored on soiled surfaces (newspaper linings and cardboard boxes). New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] Potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (chicken, pork, and egg rolls), prepared in the food facility, located in the refrigerators and walk-in cooler, were not date marked. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (roaches and flies) activity observed in the food prep and storage areas. New Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] Insect control devices (fly strip and fly zapper) located in rear storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Foods (bottled beverages, containers of uncovered sauces, boxes of chicken, boxes of broccoli, and onions) are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler, food prep, and storage areas. Repeat Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloths in the cook line area observed on prep surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] 1. Common bowls observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (sauces and raw meats)
2. Knives ares stored on an unapproved, wall mounted, wooden knife holder, and between cold prep units in the cook line area. Repeat Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.774] Single use plastic containers are not stored inverted to prevent contamination, and single use plastic utensils are not stored to prevent the contamination of the lip contact surface when retrieved. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.672] Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Shawn Chung A87331 exp 8/27/23 Date: 09/18/2019
Inspector (Signature) J Johnson (215) 685-7493 Date: 09/18/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
1900 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19121
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  8 Date  09/18/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  3 Time In  12:10 PM
Number of Corrections   1 Time Out  02:05 PM
Food Facility
Golden Chopsticks
Address
1800 SPRING GARDEN ST 19130
Telephone
(215) 496-9190
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
5
Sub
1
Licensee
Golden Chopsticks LLC 
Corporate Officer
Shawn Cheung 
  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: [46.671] 1. Non NSF/ANSI approved water heater used for making tea, and food storage (sugar).
2. Inverted plastic soda crates are used to elevate containers of grease, instead of approved dunnage racks or shelving.
3. Unapproved wooden knife rack in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] 1. Debris observed on the exterior surfaces of bulk ingredient containers.
2. Interior surfaces of rice cookers observed heavily soiled; requires cleaning.
3. Walk-in cooler floors are unclean.
4. Ice accumulation observed inside of the chest freezer in the rear storage area.
5. Shelving unit where sauces and produce (onions) are stored is unclean.
6. Dead roaches observed inside of one of the reach-in refrigerators.
7. Roaches (roaches and nymphs) and debris observed in the door gaskets of the refrigeration and freezer equipment, along the sides of refrigeration equipment (between the refrigerator and wooden block that the fan is mounted on), and along the top of the refrigerator.
8. Static dust on the fanguard in the food prep area.
9. Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the storage areas. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Grease accumulation observed alongside the cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
49 Violation of Code: [46.822] Hot water 100 degrees F or above is not available at the handwash sink in the customer restroom; water temperature peaked at 91.4 degrees F. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] Defective urinal observed in the toilet room. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] Seperate covered cans for the disposal of women's sanitary products were not available in the employee and customer restrooms. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] 1. Food debris observed on the walls towards the rear storage area.
2. Mouse droppings observed along the wall ledge between the food prep areas and floors under shelving in the storage prep area.
3. Soiled glueboards observed with dead roaches in the beverage storage room.
4. Debris observed along the floor perimeters/ windowsill in the dining area. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] 1. Water stained ceiling tiles observed in the customer service area and in the hallway by the restrooms.
2. Rear storage area ceiling tiles are damaged; holes and gaps observed. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.943] Lighting is not available inside of the prep unit refrigerators and under the exhaust hood. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(j)] Employees personal beverages were stored in the cold prep unit refrigerator and on the shelf above the cold prep unit. New Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:11
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) Shawn Chung A87331 exp 8/27/23 Date: 09/18/2019
Inspector (Signature) J Johnson (215) 685-7493 Date: 09/18/2019