Philadelphia health inspectors conducted routine inspections on June 9, 2025, at three different establishments. The restaurants were found out of compliance with health department standards. The inspections found numerous violations, including problems with temperature control and pest infestations.
Please note that the reports mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on June 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- All three establishments were found in unsatisfactory compliance with health department standards.
- Temperature violations were common at multiple locations.
- Pest activity, including mice, roaches, and flies, was noted in the inspection reports.
Cheng Du
- Where: 1508 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- When: June 9, 2025, from 11:20 AM to 2:20 PM
Cheng Du received 4 risk factor violations during its inspection. Inspectors found improper temperature control of several items with various proteins and cut tomatoes held between 54-55 degrees F instead of the required 41 degrees F or below.
The inspection report revealed raw animal foods including fish, meats, and eggs were improperly stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. The facility lacked proper date marking on potentially hazardous foods held for more than 48 hours.
Additional violations included missing temperature measuring devices in refrigeration equipment, unlabeled bulk food containers, and an insect control device improperly placed in the basement handwashing area.
Physical facility issues included debris on floors, grease accumulation on ceilings, old mouse droppings in storage areas, and one non-functioning customer toilet.
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
- Where: 1612 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- When: June 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill received 2 risk factor violations, as per the inspection report. A critical cold holding temperature violation was identified when cut fruit was found at 47 degrees F instead of the required 41 degrees F or below.
The establishment had significant sanitation issues with food-contact surfaces. The slicer showed food residue accumulation and pink slime was observed inside the ice machine bin. The facility lacked proper sanitizer test strips to monitor concentration levels.
The inspection report noted evidence of rodents in multiple kitchen zones, including under the three-basin sink, dishwasher, lower prep table, and basement prep area. Equipment problems included loose sinks, poor gasket seals, and cutting boards with deep scratches, preventing effective cleaning.
The facility also had ventilation issues with dust accumulation on ceiling fans and inadequate lighting in the kitchen area.
Bubblefish
- Where: 909 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- When: June 9, 2025, from 10:50 AM to 2:00 PM
Bubblefish received the most violations with 4 risk factor violations. The inspection report identified pest-related violations throughout the facility, including live mice, German roaches, rat feces, and flies.
The establishment had multiple equipment and facility violations. Missing shellstock identification tags, inadequate handwashing facilities, and non-NSF approved equipment were noted. Temperature measuring devices were not available in refrigeration units.
Storage violations included beverages and food items stored less than 6 inches above floor level. There were also contamination concerns in food preparation areas where moist wiping cloths were not properly stored and the utensils lacked adequate protection.
The establishment had numerous sanitation issues, such as food residue on surfaces, grease accumulation on equipment, and rodent droppings throughout dining, storage, and prep areas.
The inspections documented various food safety and sanitation issues in all three facilities. Common observations included temperature control issues, pest infestation, and inadequate sanitation measures. All facilities are expected to correct the violations prior to reinspection to remain in compliance.
