Multiple violations of safety standards were discovered in three restaurants in Philadelphia after standard inspections held on Tuesday, April 29. The Philadelphia Department of Health conducted the said inspection and has ordered corrective actions for the same.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on April 29 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.
Highlights
- The Philadelphia Department of Health found three dessert joints with multiple safety violations on April 29.
- These include unsanitary conditions and food safety violations, among others.
- Reinspection will be conducted after the violations are corrected.
Three Restaurants in Philadelphia Fail Recent Health Inspection
During an inspection held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, three restaurants were found violating multiple food safety regulations. In case of continued violations and failure to fix them can result in the order to cease operations.
Boba King
- Where: 3200 Chestnut St SPC D, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- When: April 29, 2025
Famous for its bubble tea, the restaurant is under speculation for the third time after the recent health inspection. The cute vibes of the place and the mini claw machine may have captivated visitors, but it is not the same for health inspectors.
A detailed health report shows the multiple violations found in the establishment.
- Proper hand-washing procedure was not followed, and no single-use towels were found in the handwash sink near the prep area.
- Black residue was found inside the ice machine bin, and a water puddle was next to it.
- Food debris was found inside the closed display case, while other foods were not stored 6 inches above the floor in the prep area.
- Old mouse droppings were found in the corner next to the Oreo container.
- Debris accumulation around the floor perimeter in the food prep area.
Matcha Panda
- Where: 202 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- When: April 29, 2025
Specializing in several Matcha products alongside other cute desserts, this cafe has been popular among the crowd, earning good reviews. However, the recent health inspection found several violations, mostly related to sanitary habits.
The health report has listed all the observations made in the recent inspection.
- Black residue and pink slime were found on the interior of the ice machine bin.
- Mouse droppings accumulation on the prep table and the basement storage area was noted.
- Dust, debris, and stains were also found on the unused equipment storage space in the prep area.
- Dustpan and broom were found left idly on the floor when not in use, while the used mop was left in the bucket instead of being hung to dry.
Twistee Treat
- Where: 3401 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
- When: April 29, 2025
A well-known ice cream spot, Twistee Treat, was found to have several code violations during the recent inspection. However, the recent inspection revealed that certain documents related to the change in ownership have not been completed.
Along with this, some sanitary issues have also emerged, which can be found in the health report available.
- Insect activities (flies) could be seen during the inspection.
- Plastic crates were being used to elevate the food from the ground level.
- Ice accumulation was reported in the freezer.
- Damaged tiles in the restroom area and service area were observed.
Different violations were found in the recent inspection across dessert places in Philadelphia. Observations were made, and corrective measures were suggested to be put in place before reinspection of the same. All restaurants need to comply with the Philadelphia Health Code for continued service.
