WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited a West Chester restaurant for multiple food safety violations following a recent inspection, according to a public report.
Dim Sum Taste, located at 127 W Gay St., was found to have violations related to food handling, storage, sanitation and equipment during the inspection.
Inspectors reported that food ingredients on the cook line were not labeled with their common names, creating a risk of misuse.
A food employee was observed washing hands in a three-compartment sink instead of a designated handwashing sink, and multiple employees were seen switching tasks without washing hands between handling contaminated and clean items.
Time- and temperature-controlled foods, including prepared items such as fried chicken and roast duck, were not date-marked despite being stored for more than 24 hours, the report stated.
Inspectors also observed raw animal products stored above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in cooler, creating a risk of cross-contamination.
Food was found stored directly on the floor in a walk-in freezer, and utensils were improperly stored with handles in contact with food.
Chicken thighs were observed thawing at room temperature, and cooked shrimp was not cooled properly, remaining at 45ºF after two hours and four hours of cooling.
Additional violations included cut tomatoes and cooked broccoli held above the required 41ºF, reuse of single-use containers, and unclean food-contact surfaces with visible residue.
Employee beverages were stored above the cook line, and a handwashing sink was blocked by a bucket of towels, limiting access.
Inspectors also cited issues with the facility’s hood system, which was not effectively removing heat and grease, leading to condensation buildup.
Chemical spray bottles used for cleaning were not labeled, and the dishwasher’s sanitizer level was measured at 25 ppm, below the required 50 to 100 ppm, requiring repair.
The health department noted that inspections represent a snapshot in time and may not reflect long-term conditions at a facility.
The report also listed several establishments found to be in compliance, including
- Aldi Inc. in West Goshen,
- Le Mignon Bakery in Devon,
- Assumption BVM School in West Grove,
- East Fallowfield Elementary School in Coatesville,
- Foodery of Phoenixville,
- Kabab Café in Wayne,
- Manhattan Bagel in Wayne, and
- VFW Post 5467 in Kennett Square.
Residents can report unsanitary conditions or file complaints through the Chester County Health Department at https://www.chesco.org/5843.
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