Joy Tsin Lau, Ting Wong, McCormick & Schmick’s among Philadelphia eateries closed by health dept.

Imagine watching an employee kill roaches with their bare hands. That is what one Philadelphia health inspector witnessed while examining area eateries.

Inspectors also found an old paint bucket that was being used to store rice, another bucket this time from Home Depot that was used to store cornmeal and, of course, a live mouse in the utility closet.

Philly health inspectors closed 47 facilities for various violations between Aug. 16 and Aug. 31. The latest round up included a McDonald's, 7-Eleven, KFC, Little Caesar's and McCormick & Schmick's on Broad St.

Inspectors also returned to Joy Tsin Lau, the site of one of the largest outbreaks of suspected foodborne illness in Philadelphia. In 2015, nearly 100 lawyers and law students were sickened after attending a banquet at the Chinatown restaurant.

Inspectors visit nearly 1,000 eateries and food retailers every two weeks. Each inspection is generally regarded as a snapshot in time, and not necessarily a reflection of day-to-day conditions. Most violations were corrected immediately in the presence of an inspector.

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A list of eateries that were closed follows:

Sabor Centroamericano/LA Fogota
5201 N 2nd St.
1 violation, 1 serious
The food safety certified person was not present.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 31.

Papa Joe's Pizza
7204 Ogontz Ave.
18 violations, 8 serious
A half-smoked cigarette was found on the base of the slicer in the food prep area; there were flies in the food prep area; the can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces; the microwave cavity had an accumulation of food residue; heavy ice accumulation found in all chest freezers; food residue/debris were at bottom of refrigerator units; heavy grease accumulation found on and in between cooking equipment; the hood filters had an accumulation of grease residue; the floor surfaces behind cooking equipment had grease accumulation on them; a person in charge was not present; ready-to-eat food, including sauce and cooked noodles, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in refrigeration unit, were not date marked.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 30.

42nd St. Food Market
920 N 42nd St.
19 violations, 6 serious
Water ice, chicken, steak, and bread were uncovered in the reach-in freezer and on top of unit; there was a large volume of flies throughout the establishment; there was no food safety certified person present; soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep and restroom area; the vents had an accumulation of static dust; customer were allowed to self-serve water ice; an ice cream scoop observed was stored in still water; the slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 30.

Joy Tsin Lau
1026 Race St.
22 violations, 10 serious
A severely dented can of bamboo shoots was found in a storage area; black residue was on the interior of the ice machine bin in the basement; multiple food items including duck, squid, egg rolls, beef and prawns were not held at the correct temperature; an unwrapped cut piece of lettuce was found in direct contact with the rack inside a cold-hold unit; shell stock located in the first floor walk-in cooler did not have identification tags attached to the container; water was being stored in a spray bottle in the basement that was previously used to store a toxic or poisonous substance; facility is preparing Peking Duck without the required written procedures or food safety plan; loose packages of rodent bait observed in basement; flies observed throughout basement prep area and main prep area.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 29.

Hong Kong Supermarket (aka Farmer's Best)
5675 Rising Sun Ave.
18 violations, 1 serious
Dead roaches inside of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area; flies were in the seafood, back storage/receiving area and meat cutting areas; there was mouse feces found on shelving in retail area, along floor-wall junctures and perimeter throughout facility; there was a heavy accumulation of debris, black mold, liquid, and residue in retail refrigeration units; the slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; a heavy accumulation of debris, black mold, liquid, and residue was in the retail refrigeration units at time of inspection; there were gaps, holes and rust on shelving, equipment, exterior and interior surfaces in the walk-in boxes and freezers.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours.

Dairy Bar
6727 Lansdowne Ave.
13 violations, 5 serious
There was mold and mildew accumulation on the ice cream machine; pretzels were stored uncovered in the freezer and on the shelf; there were uncovered rainbow sprinkles used for ice cream sitting on counter in prep area; the food safety certified person was not present; and employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure; there was no hot water; there was visible physical evidence of flies in small prep area and mouse droppings in the big prep area next to the broken refrigerator; the toilet seat was broken.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 29.

Seven Eleven #01101
6921 Torresdale Ave.
17 violations, 3 serious
There were large flies throughout the facility; a live roach was found in the warewashing area; mouse droppings were on the counter behind the beverage dispensers and along the floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler; there was an accumulation of dead ants in the soda storage area on the floor/perimeter; paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area and warewashing area; expired milk was for sale in walk-in cooler; fly traps were hanging over food equipment in the food prep area and warewashing area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils; employees in the food prep area were not wearing hair restraints; there was food residue on the interior surface of mini refrigerator in the food prep area; debris and mouse droppings were on the floor/perimeter of the walk-in cooler; there was accumulated residue and debris in cabinets, shelving and counters in the retail area and prep area.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 28.

Sarwar, Ghulam/ Ziqa Halal Food/V00881
4640 Roosevelt Blvd.
8 violations, 4 serious
Running water was not available at the handwash sink; fish, cut tomatoes and yogurt sauce were not held at the correct temperatures; cut vegetables were not covered during the time of inspection; the handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by rice cooker and not accessible at all times for employee use; residue and debris were on surfaces of food prep equipment and sink surfaces; tape was used to secure wires.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 28.

Bacha Commissary
755 S Jessup St.
20 inspections, 5 serious
Chicken blood was found on lower shelving in a refrigerator; bleach in the commissary was not of food grade quality; cooked ground beef and cooked rice did not have date markings; Febreze was stored on the same shelf with food; mouse droppings were on the floor and shelving areas, food equipment, and a box of onions; proper cooling methods were not used for potentially hazardous foods including rice; there was no toilet paper in the commissary restroom.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 27.

Happy Joy Restaurant
1328 W Girard Ave
19 violations, 6 serious
A live mouse was found in the utility closet; a dead fly was in a container of granulated garlic; cornmeal was stored in a Home Depot bucket; mouse droppings were on a pack of souffle cups, on the side of the breadcrumbs container, on the shelf where the cutting board is stored and on the side of the meat cold-holding unit; a few flies were in the warewashing area; fly ribbons were observed in the back food prep area; raw beef was stored on top of bread in the double door freezer; employee beverages were stored on the food prep table next to the ice machine, near the take out trays in the front and on the prep table in the back; sliced tomatoes, lettuce and cream cheese were held at an improper temperatures; the sandwich cold-holding unit needs to be repaired; grease build-up was on the floor perimeters behind and under cooking equipment.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 27.

McDonald's #23378
4131 Whitaker Ave.
10 violations, 2 serious
Large flies were found throughout the food preparation and patron areas; fruit flies were found in the rear storage rooms; roaches were seen along the floor perimeter by the drive-thru window and behind/under beverage dispensing machines; hot water was not available at the handwash sinks in the men and ladies restroom and in the food prep area; whipped cream was not held at the correct temperature; there was pooled water around the ice machine due to a clogged drain; the rear door was open and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals; the doors on the beverage cold-hold units did not tightly shut and were not in good repair; grease and debris accumulation was found under and around hot equipment.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 27.

Hong Kong Supermarket (aka Farmer's Best)
5675 Rising Sun Ave.
28 violations, 8 serious
There was a heavy accumulation of dead roaches, grease, debris, food debris, residue observed in interior and exterior surfaces of walk-in boxes, shelving, food prep equipment surfaces, sinks, surfaces of bulk containers of food and fixtures in food prep area; fish and shellfish were not held at proper temperatures; hot water not available at the hand wash sink in meat cutting area; food on the steam table, which was cooled, was not reheated to proper temperatures; liquid from packages of pork offal were leaking on to product on shelving below; uncovered sauces and foods were found in the walk-in box in food prep area; the slicer and meat grinder had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; open rodenticide found under shelving in retail area; the facility was not following the variance procedure for roasted duck and pork; roaches were found along door and inside of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area; there were flies in fish/seafood and meat cutting areas; mice feces was found on shelving in retail area, along floor-wall junctures and perimeter throughout facility; there was rodent damage on walk-in cooler insulation.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 27.

KFC
161 W Chelten Ave.
1 violation, 1 serious
The food safety certified person was not present.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 27.

Bamboo Bar
6238 Bustleton Ave
21 violations, 7 serious
Roach remains and an old glue board filled with dead roaches were found along the perimeters of the basement storage area where roaches were found on the floor and wall; there was no certified person on the premises; soap was not available at the handwash sink in the basement bar; expired milk was in the prep refrigerator; the food prep sink pipes leaked; there was also a leak at the pipe between the backflow prevention device and water meter in the basement; there were water-damaged and unsealed wall and ceiling areas in the basement; a fan and bucket were blocking the food prep sink; there was pooled water, dirt and debris on the floor/perimeter in the dry storage areas, the basement bar, utility area and along the rear side of the walk-in coolers; there was grease and residue on the wall by the cooking equipment.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 23.

Tender Care Day Care
2601 S 11th St.
5 violations, 2 serious
Hot water was not available; the food safety certified person was not present; a domestic microwave and refrigerator were found in the kitchen and the toddler classroom area; water pressure was very low at the handwash sink in the kitchen area; floor-wall base coving was not properly sealed to the wall in the bathroom area.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 23.

2227 Mini Market
2655 W Sterner St.
20 violations, 6 serious
Price stickers were covering expiration date on baby food items; a food safety certified person was not present; the slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; opened commercially processed ready-to -eat deli meat, located in the display case, was not marked with the date it was opened; the cutting boards had deep scratches and scoring that did not allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing; moist wiping cloths were lying on handwash sink not stored in sanitizing solution; there was static dust accumulation on the toilet room ventilation fan cover; dirt and debris accumulation found in basement area floor perimeters, underneath shelving by ice cream chest freezer and behind ATM machine.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 23.

Good Neighbor Mini Market
700 N 37th St.
17 violations, 6 serious
There was a large accumulation of old and new deli meat on the slicer which was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; water ice was uncovered inside reach-in freezer unit; employees was donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash; sausage and bacon were not held at proper temperature; grease accumulation and static dust were found on vents under the kitchen exhaust hood; there was visible physical evidence of rodent and fly activity found throughout establishment.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 22.

Amir Alam Khan
1529 S 33rd St.
10 violations, 2 serious
An employee was killing roaches with bare hands and then immediately afterwards opened the cold holding unit refrigerator; live roaches were found inside the cold holding unit, inside and around the floor drain, on walls throughout, on and under the three-basin sink and around the garbage grinder; flies were throughout the facility; there was dirty, stagnant water in the floor drain; a sticky unidentifiable substance was found on the three-basin sink and attached wall surfaces; condensation observed dripping onto food products in cold unit; there was no trash receptacle with a lid in the toilet room area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 22.

Little Caesars
7360 W Passyunk Ave.
1 violation, 1 serious
The person in charge was not present.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 22.

J & R Perez Grocery
742 N 38th St.
19 violations, 7 serious
There was no hot water available; mouse droppings and flies were found in the retail and food prep areas; an employee was eating in the food prep area; an employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure and use soap and/or warm water; an employee did not wash hands between changing tasks and prior to serving water ice; the person in charge was not able to provide documentation that the pretzels were from an approved source; bacon was uncovered in the refrigerator; there were multiple domestic deep freezers were in the rear dry storage area; employee clothing and shoes were stored on a shelf above food items in the dry storage area; Windex and other cleaning agents were stored with food.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 22.

Campbell's Place
8337 Germantown Ave.
9 violations, 3 serious
Mouse droppings were found on onions stored in the basement on a shelving unit; on the floors under shelving in the basement and inside of the walk-in cooler; raw meat was stored over the potatoes in the walk-in cooler; grease residue accumulated on exterior surfaces of the kitchen cooking equipment; there was heavy ice accumulation inside of the reach-in freezer in the basement.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 21.

Poor Richard's Catering
5070 Parkside AVe.
14 violations, 4 serious
Large volume of flies and droppings were in the food prep area; potentially hazardous ready-to-eat pasta salad, salad, cheese, and deli meat, commercially prepared and prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, were not date marked; the grill top oven had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; stained ceiling tiles were found throughout facility; clothing was stored on shelves below food prep tables and not stored in designated areas as required to prevent contamination; the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the warewashing area was empty.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 21.

Tolo Mini Market
3901 N 9th St.
11 violations, 4 serious
Flies were in the food prep area; roaches were in the basement area; the food safety certified person was not present; there were no paper towels in the dispenser at the handwash sink in the food prep area; the slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and was not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every four hours; condensation was being drained into the three-basin sink; opened commercially processed ready-to-eat deli meats and cheese located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 20.

APC Mini Market
2430 N 25th St.
1 violatios, 1 serious
A person in charge was not present.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 20.

Pizza Boli's
3883 Glendale St.
23 violations, 9 serious
Three live mice were found on glue traps in the basement; mouse droppings had accumulated on shelving, food equipment/containers, and in basement and along basement steps; flies were found throughout the food preparation area and basement; expired tuna salad was found in the walk-in cooler; food was left uncovered/exposed throughout the facility; an old paint bucket was being used to store rice in the prep area; the front door to the facility was left open without proper screening to protect against the entry of pests; dumpsters lids were left open at the outdoor refuse area; grease/residue had accumulated on exterior surfaces of food equipment.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Isaac Mini Market II
2012 Ridge Ave.
17 violations, 5 serious
There were uncovered water ice containers in a deep freezer; an employee was seen touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands; a water ice scoop was found in stagnant water. pools of water were found throughout the basement; loose rodenticide was found in the food prep area and basement in plastic bags instead of tamper-resistant bait stations; mouse droppings were found on a ledge in the rear storage area behind the deep freezer; the hinges of the freezer door in the prep area were missing; the freezer door in the storage area had no insulation; there were missing ceiling tile above display refrigerators in the retail area; there was an opening between wall and floor in prep area; water damaged ceiling tiles were found in the food prep area; there was a hole in restroom ceiling; the hand sink drain pipe floor penetration was not sealed.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Southside Zabihah Halal Eatery
422 S 60th St.
14 violations, 2 serious
Gnats were found in bag of potatoes and in rear food prep area; there were dead insects in the reach-in freezer; grease was on the floor beneath flat grill; opened commercially processed ready-to-eat food including deli meats and cheese, located in the refrigerator in front food prep area, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date they were opened; cutting boards had deep scratches and scoring that did not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing; the cold holding unit was not holding foods at the required temperature; a soiled bulk ingredient container was found in the food prep area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Seiko
604 N 2nd St.
18 violations, 7 serious
Several live and dead roaches were found in the kitchen under the food grinder sink and in the basement in all floor corners, on the walls, doorways and ceiling; roaches were crawling on soiled dishes stored on a rack in the basement; there was black residue, pink slime on the interior of the mini ice machine located in the warewashing area; raw fish in the cold holding units and freezer was not marked with the dates they were sliced; employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in the kitchen on the prep table, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils; an open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Mckee's Beer Distributor
2055 E Sergeant St.
8 violations, none serious
Mouse droppings were found on floor around cash register table; spider webs were on the restroom ceiling; floors, walls and the ceiling were not in good repair; unnecessary clutter was found in the rear storage room, in cash register area and in the basement; air from the restroom exhaust fan was not properly vented. Warm air was blowing into the restroom.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Taste of Africa
6518 Woodland Ave.
28 violations, 11 serious
An open container of tomato paste was full of fruit flies; a box of plantains had bit marks and there were live house and fruit flies inside; cockroaches were in bulk food containers; mouse feces was found in the bulk sugar; larva was swimming in the grease trap over flow in the basement; there were rodent gnawed trash bags in the rear trash area; there were moldy strawberries in front produce cooler and mold on several bowls of food in the refrigerator in the food prep area; cockroaches and flies were on food contact surfaces including the prep tables, cutting boards, cleaned dishes on the drying rack; a person in charge was not present; ready to eat food (pudding), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the front cooler, was not date marked; the microwave handle was broken; the food facility did not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the prep area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Smiley Express
4251 Main St.
11 violations, 3 serious
Containers of uncovered pineapple juice, soaking garbanzo beans, and prepared eggplant were found in the refrigerator and reach in freezer; the food, including prepared chicken and juices, in the Coca-Cola refrigerator were not held at proper temperatures.; there were soiled surfaces observed in the toilet room area; black residue was found on inner surfaces in the ice machine; food residue was found on the blender picture surfaces; the handsinks appeared soiled. the ice machine lid was broken; the prep sink pipe was detached; there was a domestic-type drying rack; unapproved induction cook top, pressure cooker, and rice cooker were found; the food facility did not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the dining area; there was no access to the toilet room without passing through the food prep area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Rodriguez Mini Market
6731 Ogontz Ave
14 violations, 4 serious
Water ice debris was in the water ice chest freezer; price tags were covering expiration dates on baby food; uncovered deli meats below the cold-holding unit were not protected from contamination; mouse droppings were found behind the cold-holding unit and in the rear storage room; loose rodent bait was found in the rear storage area and not in tamper resistant casing; trash and other debris were on floors of the walk-in refrigeration unit; perforated ceiling tiles were in the food prep area; there was a large hole in the ceiling of the retail area near the walk-in refrigeration unit.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 20.

Fresh Gulf Seafood
2528 S 24th St.
1 violation, 1 serious
The food safety certified person was not present.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

Friendship Food Market
3358 Friendship St.
6 violations, 1 serious
Potentially hazardous foods including deli meats and cheese were held at improper temperatures; several large flies were found throughout the establishment; an unapproved microwave and freezers were found in the food prep area; raw wood shelving found in the back room and retail areas.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

Chill on the Hill
5 E. Highland Ave., Spc 1
1 violation, 1 serious
The food safety certified person was not present.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

Quality Halal Meat Market
201 S. 52nd St.
12 violations, 2 serious
Dry ground meat found on the floor in the walk-in cooler and on box lid; water was dripping from the ceiling onto slicer in food prep area; rust was on a cleaver and other utensils; mice feces was found under the wrapping machine and on shelves in retail area; dead flies were in the bottom of refrigerator in retail area; mold was found on crates in the walk-in box; food and trash were on floor in walk-in freezer; food debris was found on the table with scale and personal items; cutting boards had deep scratches and scoring that did not allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

Ting Wong Restaurant
138 N 10th St.
25 violations, 7 serious
Mouse droppings were found on a bag of dried ginger, on a dish in the main kitchen, on the tops of a rice storage bin, on a cup storage bin, on cans of soy sauce in the basement storage area and on the lid of a deep freezer; eggs in a main kitchen refrigerator and all food in the walk-in cooler were not held at proper temperature; drain pipes from sinks in the basement were not properly plumbed and were discharging waste water into the sump pit; brown sludge was observed in to sump pit; roaches were found in the basement; grease accumulation was found on the main kitchen hand sink knobs; dried sauce was found on the marinade bin; dust had accumulated on two fans in the basement; the lid of the ice machine was not clean; the shelves under grease traps had grease accumulation; there was unnecessary clutter in the basement storage area.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

B J Lounge
4027 Lancaster Ave.
7 violations, 2 serious
Mouse droppings were found throughout the establishment including the kitchen area; moist wiping cloths were lying on bar counter and not stored in sanitizing solution; stained ceiling tiles found in the kitchen area; cracked floor tiles were throughout bar seating area.; the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code and was unable to identify food borne illnesses or signs and symptoms.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 17.

Kumo Hibachi Sushi
17 S 43rd St.
14 violations, 4 serious
Water was leaking onto food prep table; mouse droppings were found along the floor perimeter in kitchen; a fly trap was hung over food prep table; food employees were not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. the food safety certified person was not initially present; food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures and did not wash hands between changing tasks; A domestic microwave and toaster oven were found; there were missing floor tiles, holes in ceiling, barewood.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 16.

LaScala's Pronto
1501 Spring Garden St.
16 violations, 3 serious
Mouse droppings were observed in prep, ware washing, basement areas; along floor perimeters of the food prep, employee closet, and ware washing; a nymph German cockroach was observed crawling near the top of the basement stairs, several dead and dying American cockroaches were found on the basement floor; the temperature in the pizza prep refrigerator was not accurate; raw chicken was stored on a shelf above sausage and salmon in the walk-in freezer; bulk ingredient containers were not labeled with their contents; the kitchen exit door near the ware washing area was not vermin proof; a ServSafe certified individual was present, but a city certificate is required for license eligibility.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 16.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
1 S Broad St.
14 violations, 5 serious
There was no hot water available through out the facility; small flies were harboring on walls and ceiling of servers area, oyster bar, waiting area and ice machine room; food including tomatoes, cheese, mushroom, potatoes were not held at proper temperatures; there was black residue, pink slime on the interior of the ice machine; there was stagnant water in oyster bar area; the grease trap was in need of cleaning; cutting boards had deep scratches and scoring that did not allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing; knives were not clean to the sight and touch.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations.Inspected August 16.

China House
1441 Snyder Ave.
24 vioations, 7 serious
Shrimp, chicken, shrimp rolls were not held at proper temperatures; there was mouse feces observed under the wok station and the refrigerator; live baby roaches were behind the wok station; a live roach was found in the cold prep unit; flies were found throughout the facility; cooking grease was found inside a sanitizer bucket with solution; repackaged candy was not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts; the front door and rear door did not have screen protection; the exterior and interior surfaces of the cold holding unit, reach-in refrigerator unit, freezer unit, and walk-in refrigerator, beverage racks inside the reach-in refrigerator and the interior and exterior surfaces of the five-wok-unit and two deep fryers needed cleaning.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 16.

Pat's Sports Bar
7915 Bustleton Ave.
12 violations, 3 serious
Hot water was not available in bar/food prep handwash sink, the faucet was inoperable; the person in charge was not present; there was black residue, pink slime on the interior of the ice machine bin around receiving plate area; residue and debris was on warewash and handwash sinks, inside surfaces of refrigerators and walk-in box; there was water stained tiles throughout facility; there was water damaged ceiling and a hole around vent area of women's restroom; residue found on fixtures and toilet bowl surfaces; the vent in men's restroom was loose; the dumpster outside was uncovered.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 16.

Ali Baba Cafe
1435 Snyder Ave.
1 violation, 1 serious
The person in charge was not initially present.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 16.

Calcutta House
1601 W Girard Ave.
12 violations, 4 serious
The water was shut off; mouse droppings were found in the basement dry storage room beneath a corner shelf where canned sweet potatoes are stored; there was no toilet tissue in the kitchen restroom; paper towels were not provided at the kitchen hand sink; a food safety certified individual was not present; the floor perimeters need cleaning under and behind kitchen food equipment
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 16.

A & J Seafood Market
3148 N Broad St.
22 violations, 5 serious
Ice accumulation with dead flies found on reach-in freezer in the food prep area; there was visible physical evidence of severe house fly activity throughout the facility in the food prep, rear storage, and basement areas; Uncovered food including scallops, fish, fries, corn, were stored in the walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and chest freezers throughout; the three-basin warewash sink was not properly sealed to wall in the food prep area; there were rusty shelving and floor in the walk-in cooler; eggs were held at an improper temperature; food employees were not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints; there was heavy grease and food debris accumulation on cooking equipment in the food prep area; damaged flooring found throughout the facility; there were holes and gaps in floor and ceilings.
Due to imminent health hazards observed during this inspection, the establishment was issued a Cease Operations Order and must discontinue food operations immediately. The establishment could not operate for a minimum of 48 hours. Inspected August 16.

Bizini's
1800 Lindley Ave
13 violations, 3 serious
Roaches were found in the cornmeal; there was loose rodent bait packet on shelving in the basement; roach activity was seen throughout the basement prep/ware washing area; rice, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, was not date marked; there was heavy grease accumulation on equipment on the fryers; roaches were found inside empty bus bins; there were rusted shelving and interior surfaces of refrigeration equipment; damaged refrigerator gaskets were found on refrigerators in the food prep area that were repaired with duct tape.
Due to conditions observed during the inspection, the establishment agreed to discontinue food operations and voluntarily close until it is approved by the Department to resume operations. Inspected August 16.