[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 25 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
During an inspection on February 25, the Philadelphia health department carried out a routine inspection on Shaxian Delicacies. Sanitation issues were among other violations that were flagged during the routine check.
Shaxian Delicacies
- When: February 25, 2026
- Where: 108 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Shaxian Delicacies serves Chinese cuisine, including noodle soups and rice dishes. According to the report, the violations noted were:
- Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat rice dessert that was stored in the walk-in cooler was not date-marked.
- Bulk food ingredient storage containers were not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Rat feces were observed on a wall ledge in the basement storage area, the report said.
- Gaps in the metal basement trap door created an opening that does not protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
- Food containers in the rear storage area were not stored at least six inches above the floor.
- Food employees were seen not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints.
- Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on tables and equipment instead of being stored in a sanitizing solution.
- The report mentioned that common bowls or containers without handles were in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
- A cleaver was stored between the table edges and a refrigerator in an area that is not easily cleaned or sanitized.
- A microwave oven in the kitchen was not NSF or ANSI approved.
- A cutting board had deep scratches and scarring.
- Crates were used for storage instead of approved shelving in the dining and storage areas.
- The report said grease and soil accumulation were observed on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and shelves.
- Cleaning was needed on interior walk-in cooler racks and surfaces in the basement storage area.
- Dust was observed on a ventilation cover inside the toilet room.
- Additional rat feces were observed on a wall ledge in the basement storage area.
- Dust and debris were observed on floor surfaces in storage, food prep, and basement areas, the report said.
- The kitchen ceiling and vent covers required cleaning in the dining and hallway areas.
- Old and unused equipment stored in the basement provided harborage for vermin
- A broom and dust pan were stored on the floor instead of on a designated rack.
- Hood filters had an accumulation of grease.
The report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the report, Shaxian Delicacies is not in satisfactory compliance, and a corrective action is needed to eliminate the violations. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the health license and other legal action.
