Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  10/08/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  01:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
China Taste
Address
3718 N BROAD ST 19140
Telephone
(215) 228-6538
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
8
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Bi Xin Liu 
  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 OUT 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    
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 OUT 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 OUT 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 OUT 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    
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 OUT 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 IN 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 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 IN Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.    
56+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances    
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Bi X Liu A71294 Exp. 09/30/2020 Date: 10/08/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/08/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  10/08/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  01:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
China Taste
Address
3718 N BROAD ST 19140
Telephone
(215) 228-6538
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
8
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Bi Xin Liu 
  Purpose of Inspection
Inspection 
Inspection Type
Inspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Pineapple / Reach-In Refrigerator 34.3 ° F Hamburgers / Chest Freezer 7.6 ° F Shrimp / Cold Prep Refrigerator 38.7 ° F
Eggs / Cold Prep Refrigerator 39.1 ° F Chicken / Cold Prep Refrigerator 38.2 ° F Chicken / Walk-In Cooler 26.8 ° F
Eggs / Walk-In Cooler 30.9 ° F Shrimp / Walk-In Cooler 26.6 ° F Cut Broccoli / Walk-In Cooler 18.3 ° 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.
4 Violation of Code: [46.151(a)] Cigarettes found on the shelving in the food prep area during the inspection. New Violation.
8 Violation of Code: [46.941(a)-(e)] Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room area. New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [46.201] Roaches observed in rice in the food prep area. New Violation.
13 Violation of Code: [46.281] 1. Raw chicken observed stored above uncovered fresh cut vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
2. Food not protected from contamination: several raw food items observed stored uncovered in the the walk-in cooler and chest freezers throughout the facility. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.712] Raw beef observed thawing in three basin warewashing sink. New Violation.
21 Violation of Code: [46.385(b)] 1. Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cut vegetables), prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
2. Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (repackaged cut pineapples), located in the reach-in refrigeration unit, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
26 Violation of Code: [46.1027] Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in food prep area area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. New Violation.
33 Violation of Code: [46.383] Raw beef being thawed using an unapproved method; observed thawing at room temperature in the three basin warewashing sink. New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.422] Repackaged candy is 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)] Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep and rear storage areas.
1. Live roaches observed in rice.
2. Heavy accumulation of rodent droppings observed in the food prep and rear storage areas.
3. Some house flies observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] 1. Food (bags of rice, onions, etc.) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
2. Food observed stored in plastic shopping bags in the chest freezers throughout the facility. New Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Bi X Liu A71294 Exp. 09/30/2020 Date: 10/08/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/08/2019
Philadelphia Dept of Health Food Facility Inspection Report  
Philadelphia Dept of Health/Office of Food Protection
7800 Ogontz Ave. Phila., PA 19150
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  7 Date  10/08/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  0 Time In  01:55 PM
Number of Corrections   0 Time Out  03:30 PM
Food Facility
China Taste
Address
3718 N BROAD ST 19140
Telephone
(215) 228-6538
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Take Out Only
District
8
Sub
3
Licensee
 
Corporate Officer
Bi Xin Liu 
  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.
45 Violation of Code: [46.522] Raw wood shelving and pallets, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to elevate beverages in the rear storage area. New Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Domestic style microwave and chest freezers do not meet ANSI sanitization standards. New Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Ice accumulation observed in chest freezers throughout the facility. New Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.882(b)] A covered receptacle for sanitary napkins not provided in a toilet room used by females. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] 1. Damaged/ unsealed walls observed in the rear storage area.
2. Unsealed utility pipe penetrations observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] 1. Dirt, food debris, and rodent droppings observed along floor perimeters throughout the facility.
2. Grease accumulation observed on wall and floor behind food equipment. New Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.981(j)] Employee personal items observed stored throughout the facility. New Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] Garbage grinder not functioning in the food prep area. New 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) Bi X Liu A71294 Exp. 09/30/2020 Date: 10/08/2019
Inspector (Signature) Samantha Cooper (215) 685-4528 Date: 10/08/2019