Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House recently underwent a health inspection, during which the Philadelphia Department of Health cited it for several violations. This inspection was conducted on June 11, 2025.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on June 11 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Mouse droppings found throughout the kitchen, cashier area, storage spaces, and basement.
- Food code violations included failure to properly date mark ready-to-eat foods and soiled surfaces.
- Equipment and facility maintenance issues with damaged cutting boards and unsanitary storage practices.
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
- Where: 1022 Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
- When: June 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:55 PM
Inspection Findings
The inspection identified one risk factor violation and multiple good retail practice violations. The inspection noted mouse droppings along the edges of the front cashier area, kitchen, second-level storage, and basement. Mouse droppings were also discovered on drop ceiling tiles visible from the second floor.
Food safety violations involved potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food stored in the walk-in cooler without proper date marking. Equipment failures, such as cutting boards with deep scratches, were observed.
The inspection report cited several violations related to storage and cleanliness. Single-service items were improperly stored less than six inches above the floor. Moist wiping cloths were lying on equipment instead of being stored in a sanitizing solution. Two cleavers were stored between table edges in areas difficult to clean.
The facility showed signs of poor maintenance, with grease and soil accumulations on the surfaces of cooking equipment. Dust and debris covered the shelves in the cashier and storage areas. The rear refuse area contained grease, mud, and trash accumulations.
The establishment received an unsatisfactory score and was required to take corrective action. The inspector noted that the compliance level will be assessed upon reinspection. The restaurant must address all violations to avoid potential license revocation and legal action.
