Health Dept. Hits 'King Chef' With Critical Violations

The following restaurant inspection results from September 2012 were provided by the Chester County Health Department. An important caveat: the language of these reports can be misleading, as they often describe potential problems as actual problems. For example, “presence of rodents/insects” could mean there's an infestation, or it might just mean the business in question left a back door open—which could lead to an infestation. 

The results of each of the county's 2012 health inspections are available here.

King Chef Restaurant

278 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/6/2012

Total Score: 75 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Food service equipment and utensils not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized
• Improper handwashing techniques by food workers

Non-Critical Violations

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Floors/walls/ceilings found unclean, in disrepair
• Garbage and refuse containers not covered; inadequate number; not vector-proof

Liki Japanese Hibachi Sushi

243 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/10/2012

Total Score: 78 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Hot and cold running water not provided; water from an unapproved source
• Presence of rodents/insects; harborage; breeding; outer openings not protected

Non-Critical Violations

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Food service equipment does not meet current general standards
• Garbage and refuse containers not covered; inadequate number; not vector-proof
• Plumbing leaks or disrepair found

Artisans Gallery and Café

234 Bridge Street, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/4/2012

Total Score: 91 (Out of 100)

Critical Violation

• Food did not meet temperature requirements

Non-Critical Violations

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; in disrepair; not easily cleanable
• Single-service items being re-used; improper handling; improper storage

Chartwells at Phoenixville Area High School

1200 Gay Street, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/20/2012

Total Score: 89 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination
• Presence of rodents/insects; harborage; breeding; outer openings not protected

Non-Critical Violation

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies 

Chartwells at Phoenixville School District Kind Center

100 School Lane, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/18/2012

Total Score: 99 (Out of 100)

Non-Critical Violation

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies

Molly Maguires Restaurant & Pub

195-197 Bridge Street, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/11/2012

Total Score: 90 (Out of 100)

Critical Violation

• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination

Non-Critical Violations

• Restrooms/Handwashing facilities found unclean; not provided with necessary supplies
• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Food service equipment does not meet current general standards
• Plumbing leaks or disrepair found

Philly Pretzel Factory 

238 E Bridge Street, Phoenixville

Inspection Date: 9/4/2012

Total Score: 88 (Out of 100)

Critical Violations

• Food did not meet temperature requirements
• Food not protected from contamination/cross contamination

Non-Critical Violations

• Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment found unclean; improperly maintained
• Dishwashing facilities improperly designed, constructed, maintained