Eli Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
Eli Chinese Restaurant, located at 4285 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had its most recent inspection on March 20, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, with notable issues concerning food labeling, original container requirements, pest presence, unauthorized persons, and contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display. Across three recorded inspections, Eli Chinese Restaurant has consistently fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
May 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged plastic cups with ice inside front food service area chest freezer are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gap under facility's rear exit door,this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered ice cream and egg rolls inside chest freezer and walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 3 chest freezers (Norge, kenmore and Maytag),1 domestic microwave oven (Hamilton Beach) ,Hot water dispenser ((Chefman) and 2 domestic reach-in freezers (Frigidaire & kenmore) in the food facility. -Kickplate not present on one of reach-in refrigeration units in the food prep area. -Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -Non food-grade containers(shopping bags) being used for storage of meats and cheese inside chest freezers. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation present on underneath the kitchen exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in basement area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime build-up and debris present along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath cooking equipment). -Clutter, unnecessary items and debris present along floor perimeters of basement storage area. -Grime build-up and debris present along floor perimeter of food storage area (behind chest freezer). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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