A La Mousse

1622 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at A La Mousse stretching back to 2023. A La Mousse was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-use & single-service articles” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting A La Mousse squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Idle mop observed inside of a bucket instead being elevated after usage to allow for air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in beverage preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action was taken and food equipment was removed.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Splash guard was not observed for front hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.323
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service articles observed stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezer and reach-in freezer observed in the basement. -Manufacturers tape observed on refrigerator in basement, which are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed in chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
74
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back preparation area and basement storage area. Corrective action was taken and chemicals were relocated.
46.1021
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on floor in basement (under shelving and surrounding areas). -Debris and dust observed on floor in corners in front preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One of three ceiling light panels observed were not in operation. New Violation.
46.943
In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoopers were stored in water that was observed at 76 degree F. Corrective action was taken and water was changed with hot water.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service articles observed stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezer and reach-in freezer observed in the basement. -Manufacturers tape observed on refrigerator in basement, which are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed in chest freezer and ice cream freezer. New Violation.
46.714
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewash area. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided soap.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in food preparation area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in Charge took corrective action and labeled bottles.
46.1002
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and fixed hose issue.
46.675(d)(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service articles observed stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI sanitation approved chest freezer and reach-in freezer observed in the basement. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed in chest freezer. -Debris observed on counters around tea and coffee preparation area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Idle mop observed inside of a bucket instead being elevated after usage to allow for air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A La Mousse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A La Mousse on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A La Mousse?

Across the inspection record, “single-use & single-service articles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A La Mousse.

Has A La Mousse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A La Mousse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A La Mousse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A La Mousse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A La Mousse is inspected roughly once per year on average.