Al Sham 4 Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Al Sham 4 Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Al Sham 4 Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Warewashing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Al Sham 4 Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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.
View 10 violations
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
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
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)
55
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 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 dry storage area.
46.1021
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (Lamb) was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.385(a)(2)
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 prior to completion of inspection.
46.101
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room Food (lamb) observed thawing in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed and in-use. 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: Food residue and debris observed on food prep tables in the food prep areas. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor perimeters in the dry storage area observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Flour observed stored in bulk mayo bucket. New Violation.
46.282
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: Some static dust observed on the reach-in refrigerator fan cover. New Violation.
46.714
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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.
46.101
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature in the warewashing. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep and rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic reach-in refrigerator/freezer observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Some grease residue observed hood filters of the exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
67
Jul 25, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged dessert food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic reach-in refrigerator/freezer observed.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
82
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Open rodent bait observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.1026
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety certificate not observed during inspection. *Applicatiion emailed New Violation.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged dessert food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic reach-in refrigerator/freezer observed.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in shelving in the warewash area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
61
May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: PIC was unaware of the proper wash, rinse and sanitize process. New Violation.
46.102
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged dessert food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic reach-in refrigerator/freezer observed. New Violation.
46.671
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: Mouse droppings observed in shelving in the warewash and front ccustomer service area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile observed in the front customer service area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Sham 4 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Sham 4 Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Sham 4 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Al Sham 4 Restaurant.
Has Al Sham 4 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al Sham 4 Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al Sham 4 Restaurant 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 Al Sham 4 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Sham 4 Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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