Chan's Halal Chinese Food
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
55
Score
Chan's Halal Chinese Food, located at 5500 W Lancaster St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 3, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 55, with two critical and six minor violations observed. Specific areas noted during the inspection included food separation and protection, proper identification, storage, and use of toxic substances, and the correct use and storage of wiping cloths.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Containers of food were observed in the two door refrigerators without a lid or tight fitting cover.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal hygiene products stored in basement shelfa, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils.
46.1029
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment Cleaning: **Return air vents at the front of the mechanical hood have an accumulation of grease and dust. Please clean. **Surfaces inside refrigerators have accumulated loose food and food residues. Please clean. **Dust has accumulated on the vent surfaces inside the refrigerators in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Kitchen does not have a sink with an open air drain designated for the sole purpose of washing food items. If installation is not possible or practical, please submit for a variance. An application will be provided. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Cleaning is needed in the basement. **Cleaning is needed under the wok cooking station. **General cleaning and organizing is needed...too much clutter. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the basement are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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