Hyon Seafood

1320 S 21St St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2024
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Score
Medium Risk

Hyon Seafood has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Hyon Seafood was last inspected on Sep 3, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old packets of rodent bait were observed on the basement floor. Corrective action: Instructed the person in charge to removed the rodent bait. Note: Rodent bait must be contained in covered, tamper-resistant bait stations.
46.1026
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink was observed being used for other purposes. Beverage drip trays observed being washed. Corrective action: The person in charge was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize the food prep sink.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -No handle observed on chest freezer. -Duct tape observed on splash guard. -Water observed at bottom of the cold prep refrigerator. (Ref. 46.501)The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: chest freezer, mandoline/slicer.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Flour observed on shelving beneath and above counter in rear prep area. -Debris, some clutter and cob webs observed on the built-in shelving in rear. -Black, mold-like residue observed on fan guard in walk-in cooler. -Grease observed on interior components of fryer cabinet. -Grease observed on cooking equipment utility connections.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Facility does not have a mop sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning required: -Clean basement floor and remove unnecessary items. -Grease observed on the floor beneath and behind the cooking equipment. -Stained ceiling tile in the warewashing area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. The following were observed: -Mouse feces on shelves across from walk-in cooler; on floor near walk-in cooler door; floor and built-in bookcase in rear; behind basement door; basement stairs and floor. -Ant observed crawling on warewashing sink and flying insect observed in food prep area and basement.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Bags of fours and breadcrumbs should be stored in containers with tight-fitting lids to deter pests. New Violation.
46.321
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Disposable cups observed stored in a soiled, unfinished basement. Person in charge instructed not to use the basement for storage.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lids observed lining the racks in the walk-in cooler. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Mouse feces, bread crumbs and flour observed on shelf beneath the prep counter in the rear prep area across from the walk-in cooler. -Soiled racks observed in the walk-in cooler. -Accumulation of ice observed in reach-in freezer in rear. -Accumulation of ice observed in chest freezer. -Debris at bottom of reach-in freezer. -Black and white, mold-like residue observed on fan guard in walk-in cooler. -Grease observed on interior components of fryer cabinet. -Grease observed on cooking equipment utility connections.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaking drainage/sewage pipe observed in basement where white PVC pipe connects to black drainage pipe.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning required: -Basement observed soiled. Clean up any mouse feces and remove unnecessary items. -Mouse feces on the floor in the food prep areas. -Build-up of grime and grease observed on the floor near the cooking equipment. -Grease build-up observed beneath fryers. -General cleaning needed throughout establishment. -Stained ceiling tile in the warewashing area. -Debris observed on the floor beneath the warewasing sinks.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyon Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyon Seafood on file is from Sep 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyon Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyon Seafood.

Has Hyon Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyon Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hyon Seafood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.