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  4 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse
Address
9910 FRANKFORD AVE 19114
Telephone
(215) 612-1110
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
10
Sub
9
Licensee
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Wen Zhang  
  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    
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 IN 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 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 OUT Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan   X
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   X
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 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   X
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+ OUT Philadelphia Ordinances   X
Person in Charge (Signature)    Name:  Wen Yi Zhang- ServSafe exp. 4/30/23 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) J Logan (215) 685-9011 Date: 10/28/2019
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  4 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse
Address
9910 FRANKFORD AVE 19114
Telephone
(215) 612-1110
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
10
Sub
9
Licensee
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Wen Zhang  
  Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection 
Inspection Type
Reinspection 
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
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OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
1 Violation of Code: [46.102] -A food safety certified individual was not present at the start of the inspection. A ServSafe certified individual arrived later, but a city certificate is required for license eligibility.

-The person in charge allowed the restaurant to operate without hot water. Repeat Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [46.131] Hands cannot be washed properly because of a lack of hot water. The water heater does not work. New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [46.731] Food equipment and multi-use utensils cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly because of a lack of hot water. The water heater is inoperable. New Violation.
27 Violation of Code: [46.401] -No pH meter available.
-pH logs are not maintained for sushi rice.
-Fresh fish, frozen at the facility for parasite destruction, is not date labeled. Repeat Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [46.282] Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.981(k)(l)] -Mouse droppings were observed in food prep, ware washing and utility areas.
-Flies were observed observed beneath the dish machine. Repeat Violation.
36 Violation of Code: [46.922(c)] -A fly electrocuter was observed in the wait staff area. Repeat Violation.
37 Violation of Code: [46.321] Food boxes/containers were observed on the floor of walk-in boxes and the hallway leading to the rear door. Repeat Violation.
39 Violation of Code: [46.304] Moist wiping cloth observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation.
41 Violation of Code: [46.302] -Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
-Ice cream scoop observed stored in still water.
-Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. Repeat Violation.
43 Violation of Code: [46.775] Plastic utensils are not stored so that only utensil handles are presented to employees. Repeat Violation.
45 Violation of Code: [46.671] Residential toaster ovens are in use in the sushi prep area. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.711(b)(c)] Exhaust hood filters are greasy. Repeat Violation.
47 Violation of Code: [46.714] Mouse droppings were observed on the lower shelves of prep tables, on soda syrup boxes, on the carbonator pump, on top of the water heater, and on top of and on lower horizontal surfaces of the dish machine. Repeat Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature) Wen Yi Zhang- ServSafe exp. 4/30/23 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) J Logan (215) 685-9011 Date: 10/28/2019
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  4 Date  10/28/2019
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations  2 Time In  11:30 AM
Number of Corrections   3 Time Out  02:40 PM
Food Facility
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse
Address
9910 FRANKFORD AVE 19114
Telephone
(215) 612-1110
Establishment Type
Restaurant: Eat-In
District
10
Sub
9
Licensee
Yomato Hibachi & Sushi Steakhouse, Inc. 
Corporate Officer
Wen Zhang  
  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.
49 Violation of Code: [46.823(c)-(e)] A backflow prevention device was not observed on the water supply line of the ice machine. Repeat Violation.
51 Violation of Code: [46.981(b)(i)] The employee restroom door is not clean. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.921] -Missing ceiling tiles were observed in the emloyee restroom, food prep area, and wait staff area.
-Utility line penetrations in the food prep area are not sealed. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)] Mouse droppings were observed on prep area floor surfaces behind the CO2 tank, next the the water heater, beneath the ware washing machine, and in the rear utility room. Repeat Violation.
53 Violation of Code: [46.981(e)(m)] Brooms and other maintenance tools were observed on the floor next to the soda syrup rack. Repeat Violation.
54 Violation of Code: [46.922(a)] A missing light shield was observed in the prep area near the water heater. Repeat Violation.
61 Violation of Code: [18.04] The licensee name changed without the submission of an ownership change application.

Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/Plan_Review_for_Stationary_Food_Businesses.pdf Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. New Violation.
65 Violation of Code: [8-06.2.2] Grindable food waste was observed in prep area trash cans. Repeat Violation.
Remarks Completed on Site:2
Summary
Statements
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment has agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Please contact the Sanitarian at the phone number listed below to arrange for an inspection prior to opening.

The inspection revealed a change of ownership. You are required to complete a Change of Ownership Application. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/business-licenses-permits-and-approvals/food-businesses/

You are required to have a City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate. You must submit your application and associated fee within 30 days of this inspection. If you do not submit your application, your establishment will be subject to an intent to cease operations order.
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) Wen Yi Zhang- ServSafe exp. 4/30/23 Date:  
Inspector (Signature) J Logan (215) 685-9011 Date: 10/28/2019