Al Sham 4 Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
55
Score
AL SHAM 4 Restaurant, located at 306 W Chelten Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 10, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified 2 major and 8 minor violations. Across 7 scored inspections, AL SHAM 4 Restaurant has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge (Food borne illnesses) of the Philadelphia Food Code. *The sanitarian reviewed the 5 food borne illnesses with the person in charge.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.713
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of a cat and kittens living inside facility in the office/ storage area. -Litter box observed inside hot water tank storage closet. *Sanitarian advised cat is to be removed from the premises as cats are unapproved to be in the food facility. New Violation.
46.153
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
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: The following observations were made: - Ice accumulation in chest freezer. -Food debris and spill on bottom surface of freezer. -Dust accumulation and debris on fan vent covers in middle two door refrigerator. -Grease accumulation on pipes behind hot hold unit. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Bottom wall surface behind toilet bowl observed damaged with loose cove base. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Lid was not observed on dumpster. *Dumpster lid is needed. New Violation.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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