16 violations at Chinatown in Hatfield; Soiled aprons and clothing stored storage shelves with food, Soiled toilet in employee toilet room in kitchen

Jan 28, 2021

16 violations at Chinatown in Hatfield; Soiled aprons and clothing stored storage shelves with food, Soiled toilet in employee toilet room in kitchen

By: Don Shaw email: don.shaw@pennsylvaniachronicle.com 

Hatfield, PA

Chinatown

1626 COWPATH RD
HATFIELD, PA 19440

The Montgomery County Health Department conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 1/27/21. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Chinatown was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 16 violations were found.

The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:

  • Food license, CFSM Certificate and Inspection report available sign posted behind vinyl covered protection at front counter. Not visible for public view.

  • Currently, posted food license has expired as of 7/31/202. Obtain and post current food license.

  • The Current CFSM certificate has expired as of 7/20/20. Apply for required CFSM certificate requirement within next 10 business days and fax or email proof of course registration to; Judy Rho, fax #215-784-8524. Certified food safety manager information can be downloaded @ www.health.montcopa.org

  • Strong odor of cigarette smoking in employee toilet room in kitchen.

  • Food containers placed in front of hand sink in kitchen and obstruction access to hand sink.

  • Raw container of shrimp and shell eggs stored above produce and sauces in walk-in refrigerator.

  • (5 times repeat violation) Exposed bulk food containers in storage (rice, flour, etc). Failure to comply will lead to further enforcement action and/or issuance of citation.

  • Rice bag stored on the floor of rear storage area.

  • Using paper menus to absorb the grease from fried foods stored on food trays.

  • Soiled aprons and clothing stored on storage shelves with food items.

  • Rice scoops stored in paper material take-out containers.

  • Re-using several round cardboard material food packaging containers as food prep stands in kitchen.

  • Re-use of metal can food packaging containers to store non-original products at seasoning cart.

  • Accumulation of food/waste/trash container at 3-compartment sink.

  • Excess food debris and spillage on wall behind steam table, walk-in refrigerator shelves, below prep table and inside of BBQ oven.

  • Soiled toilet in employee toilet room in kitchen.