The Philadelphia Department of Public Health conducted routine inspections at several eateries on June 3. Kansai Japanese Sushi and Playa Bowls were cited for multiple critical violations, and corrective actions must be taken.
Please note that the reports included below are from health inspections conducted on June 3. They may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.
Highlights
- The Philadelphia Department of Health observed violations at Kansai Japanese Sushi and Playa Bowls.
- Violations included evidence of rodents, improper labeling, and sanitation issues.
- No reinspection dates have been announced by the Philadelphia Department of Health.
Kansai Japanese Sushi
Japanese dishes at Kansai Japanese Sushi (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 1822 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
- When: June 3, 2025
Kansai Japanese Sushi is known for its Japanese menu, including items such as the Godzilla roll, spicy crab, and eel avocado roll. The restaurant also offers online ordering.
However, the Philadelphia-based Japanese eatery failed a routine health inspection on June 3. Food inspectors of the Philadelphia Department of Health reported the following violations.
- Mouse droppings and German roaches in dining, dishwashing, and sushi prep areas
- Food and drink boxes are stored on the floor, not six inches above
- Defective garbage grinder and rusty shelves
- Debris in the gasket of the cold prep unit
- Open dumpster lids in the outdoor trash area.
- Dysfunctional lights in the food prep area.
- Employee items and dishes are kept together near the handwash sink.
The complete inspection report can be found online.
Playa Bowls
Delicious items at Playa Bowls (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 1804 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
- When: June 3, 2025
Playa Bowls is a health-focused restaurant offering smoothie bowls, oatmeal, and other plant-based options made with fresh ingredients. The sustainable eats at Playa Bowls are made from fresh ingredients. Locals go to the health food restaurant for oatmeal bowls, açaí, smoothies, pitaya, etc.
Playa Bowls demonstrated unsatisfactory results in a routine food safety inspection. Food inspectors performed the test on June 3 at the Philadelphia eatery. Below are the reported violations.
- Clogged handwash sink inaccessible for employee use
- Uncovered containers under the counter refrigerator
- Labels missing on containers in the chest freezer
- Mouse activity in the ware wash area, window sills area, and basement storage
- Ice accumulation in chest freezers
- Brooms and dustpans lying on the floor
- Water-strained ceiling tiles in the restroom
- Debris in the basement back storage area
Playa Bowls’ inspection report is available online.
Kansai Japanese Sushi was ordered to temporarily cease operations and pay a compliance fee. Playa Bowls was cited for corrective action but allowed to remain open. No reinspection dates have been announced for either of the establishments.
