CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited a range of food safety and sanitation violations during inspections conducted on February 2, raising concerns at several restaurants and food establishments across the county, according to the Chester County Health Department.
The inspections, which serve as snapshots of conditions observed on the day of review, identified problems involving improper food temperatures, contamination risks, equipment cleanliness, and facility maintenance. Health officials stressed that inspection results do not necessarily reflect an establishment’s long-term compliance record but are intended to inform the public about current health and safety conditions.
At Mister Wok Chinese Kitchen on West Lincoln Highway in Downingtown, inspectors noted multiple violations during a follow-up inspection, including employees eating in food preparation areas, fried chicken held at unsafe temperatures, uncovered food in walk-in coolers, and raw poultry stored above ready-to-eat items. Inspectors also cited the reuse of single-use containers, grease buildup under cooking equipment, and a leaking pipe beneath a wok station that caused water to pool on the kitchen floor…