Philly's Famous Water Ice
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Philly's Famous Water Ice seven times, with records going back to 2024. Philly's Famous Water Ice was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Dallas sits at 92, putting Philly's Famous Water Ice on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pack of open ground turkey stored in the same container as open ground beef. Observed a tray containing a pack of open hotdogs resting on top of the chicken tray and behind them there was a open pack of ground hamburger meat. C/A Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, COS Owner discarded the hot dogs and the ground turkey
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the RIC in the main kitchen storing condiments that had heavy mold accumulation on the gasket and in between the doors. C/A Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS Owner cleaned the equipment before EHS left the premises
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pack of open ground turkey stored in the same container as open ground beef. Observed a tray containing a pack of open hotdogs resting on top of the chicken tray and behind them there was a open pack of ground hamburger meat. C/A Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, COS Owner discarded the hot dogs and the ground turkey
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the RIC in the main kitchen storing condiments that had heavy mold accumulation on the gasket and in between the doors. C/A Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS Owner cleaned the equipment before EHS left the premises
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZING BUCKET STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD ON STORAGE SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: CHEMICALS SHALL BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD COS: CUCKET REMOVED
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WORKING CONTAINERS WITH CHEMICALS AND NO COMMON NAME LABELS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK C/A: CHEMICALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLY AND PLACED IN WORKING CONTAINERS SHALL BEAR COMMON NAME LABEL COS: LABEL PLACED ON CONTAINER/CHEMICAL WAS DISCARDED
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO VERIFY COOK PRESENT HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD. C/A: THE PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD COS: PIC HAD EMPLOYEE SIGN EMPLPOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF 5 SYMPTOMS/6 ILLNESSES THAT ARE REPORTABLE BY EMPLOYEES IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING/DIAGNOSED WITH THEM C/A: THE PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF 5 REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS/6 REPORTABLE ILLNESSES COS: EHS INFORMED PIC OF THIS RESPONSIBILITY
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HAND SINK CLOSEST TO WORK PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE AT ALL TIMES COS: SOAP PROVIDED
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE DISPENSING NOZZLES IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: NOZZLES CLEANED AND SANITIZED; ICE BURNED IN BULK ICE MACHINE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE DISPENSING NOZZLES IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: NOZZLES CLEANED AND SANITIZED; ICE BURNED IN BULK ICE MACHINE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
47
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly's Famous Water Ice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly's Famous Water Ice on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly's Famous Water Ice?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Philly's Famous Water Ice.
How does Philly's Famous Water Ice compare to other restaurants in Dallas?
Philly's Famous Water Ice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dallas average of 92.
Has Philly's Famous Water Ice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly's Famous Water Ice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Philly's Famous Water Ice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Philly's Famous Water Ice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Philly's Famous Water Ice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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