215 Wings

4416 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

American

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at 215 Wings stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; 215 Wings is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed in the rear.

46.673

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease and dust observed on the exhaust hood filters. -Grime and debris observed in the mop sink. -Debris and grime observed in the floor sink in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grease observed on the floor behind the cook line. -Grease observed on wall under the exhaust hood.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: * Pre-cooked frozen shrimp was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -The shrimp was discarded during the time of inspection.

46.385(a)(2)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw chicken stored above an uncovered container of batter. New Violation.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. -The Food safety certified person present did not have a city of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. Food safety application is emailed.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the ware washing area. -Observed tiny white insect on pipe and in floor sink. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed in the rear. New Violation.

46.673

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease, dust and debris observed on the exhaust hood filters. -Grime and debris observed in the mop sink. -Debris and grime observed in the floor sink in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grease observed on the floor behind the cook line. -Seal hole in ceiling above reach-in refrigerator. -Grease observed on wall under the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light bulb missing from the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.943

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers of chicken stored on the floor. -The containers of the chicken were placed in the refrigerator during the time of inspection.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the food outside of the refrigeration units. -Grime and debris observed in the mop sink. -Some grease observed on hood filters. -Clean the shelving in the rear due to flour and debris observed. -Debris and grime observed in the floor sink in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leaky pipe under the handwashing sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools ( broom, dustpan, mops) are stored on the floor rather than hanging. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 215 Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 215 Wings on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 215 Wings?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 215 Wings.

Has 215 Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 215 Wings have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 215 Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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