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:
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Food license, CFSM Certificate and Inspection report available sign posted behind vinyl covered protection at front counter. Not visible for public view.
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Currently, posted food license has expired as of 7/31/202. Obtain and post current food license.
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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
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Strong odor of cigarette smoking in employee toilet room in kitchen.
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Food containers placed in front of hand sink in kitchen and obstruction access to hand sink.
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Raw container of shrimp and shell eggs stored above produce and sauces in walk-in refrigerator.
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(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.
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Rice bag stored on the floor of rear storage area.
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Using paper menus to absorb the grease from fried foods stored on food trays.
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Soiled aprons and clothing stored on storage shelves with food items.
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Rice scoops stored in paper material take-out containers.
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Re-using several round cardboard material food packaging containers as food prep stands in kitchen.
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Re-use of metal can food packaging containers to store non-original products at seasoning cart.
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Accumulation of food/waste/trash container at 3-compartment sink.
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Excess food debris and spillage on wall behind steam table, walk-in refrigerator shelves, below prep table and inside of BBQ oven.
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Soiled toilet in employee toilet room in kitchen.

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