A recent health inspection in Philadelphia cited Emma’s Liberian Kitchen for multiple violations, including a pest infestation. A follow-up inspection of the restaurant will verify whether the violations are corrected.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on Friday, August 1, 2025. It may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Emma’s Liberian Kitchen was cited for several health code violations in a recent inspection.
- The restaurant was found to have a pest infestation during the inspection.
- A follow-up inspection will confirm the implementation of corrective action and avoid permit suspension.
Emma’s Liberian Kitchen
- Where: 7201 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
- Date: August 1, 2025
Emma’s Liberian Kitchen on Woodland Avenue underwent a routine inspection recently. However, several health code violations were noted, which indicated that the restaurant is not in satisfactory compliance. A detailed health report also shows that the restaurant is missing several documents.
The report begins by noting that the person in charge does not have a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. There has been a change in ownership at the restaurant, but the application was not filed.
The inspection report moves on to point out that the handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked. Papers and plates blocked access to the handwashing sink. After washing and before use, chemical sanitizer was not used on the equipment and utensils.
Moist wiping cloths were found in the ware wash sink instead of being stored in the sanitizing solution. The toilet room fixtures and floor need cleaning. Cleaning was hindered by uneven surfaces throughout the facility.
The facility needs to be cleaned and sanitized. The floors throughout the facility had debris and dust. Static dust and grease were accumulating on the hood filters. There was no cover on the trash receptacle in the kitchen.
In the kitchen, the equipment and surfaces in the ware washing area, storage area, floors, food prep tables, and equipment and utensils need cleaning. Maintenance tools, including brooms, dustpans, and mops, need proper storage to prevent contamination.
Two light bulbs in the hood system need replacement as they are non-functional. There was only one stopper for the three compartments of the 3-basin sink. Food was stored less than six inches off the floor.
Inspectors also found hazardous, ready-to-eat food stored for more than 48 hours after preparation. It was in the reach-in refrigerator and chest freezer, and did not have a date marked on it.
There was visible evidence of house flies and cockroaches in the kitchen, storage, washing area, and toilet areas.
A detailed health report of the recent inspection of Emma’s Liberian Kitchen is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The management at Emma’s Liberian Kitchen must fix the issues mentioned in the health report. It is to avoid their permit suspension due to the violations. A follow-up inspection will determine whether the violations have been corrected.
