China House #6
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited China House #6 three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food separated & protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Several potentially hazardous foods observed uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp lettuce and watermelon) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk/reach-in refrigeration units, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front and backdoors in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Note: Front door was observed probed opened. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: To go containers observed not properly inverted so that the food contact surface is faced down. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Two reach-in freezers observed inoperable. -Walk-in refrigerator observed inoperable and being used as dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer. -Accumulation of dust observed on the fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator. -Grease and debris observed in the fryer cabinet. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee restroom door observed not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered food observed in cold holding units. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing. Covering was provided at time of inspection.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Some food(pork, chicken shrimp..) located in the walk-in cooler prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, was not date marked. Note: Date was provided at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk sugar and rice observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Two freezers and a walk-in unit observed not in used. Walk-in is used as a dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean on the inside and out of all reach-in freezer and refrigerator units to remove debris and grimes. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. Note: Food was discarded at time of inspection.
46.261
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Note: Front door was observed probed opened. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Note: A large dish of chicken was observed on the floor in food prep area. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
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Oct 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House #6 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House #6 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House #6?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China House #6.
Has China House #6's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China House #6 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China House #6 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China House #6 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China House #6 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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