Alice

235 S 15Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
American
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Alice stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Alice squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 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 retail area. Corrective action was taken and item was relocated.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Corrective action was taken and ice was burned and surfaces were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes and debris observed under cooking equipment and big pizza cold hold unit. -Black residue observed on wall behind dishwasher. -Food residue observed on walls by back food preparation area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue and debris observed on exterior and interior surfaces of refrigerators and cooking equipment. -Accumulation of dust observed on light fixtures and slated wall fixture surfaces.
46.714
70
May 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Hot water was not available in 2nd floor handwash sink. Corrective action was taken and Person In Charge turned on water from underneath.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and food was relocated.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Salads was held at 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and salads were relocated to bring down food temperatures.
46.385(a)(2)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open bait observed in back kitchen was not stored in an enclosed bait box as required. Corrective action was taken and bait was discarded.
46.1026
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Low grout observed in 1st floor food preparation area. New Violation.
46.921
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Display case does not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below. -Bar dishwasher observed leaking while in operation. New Violation.
46.671
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of drain fly activity observed in the 1st floor food preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue and debris observed on exterior and interior surfaces of refrigerators and cooking equipment. -Accumulation of dust observed on light fixtures and slated wall fixture surfaces. New Violation.
46.714
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Apr 5, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lasagna, deli meats and cheeses, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes, potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and cold preparation units was not date marked. Corrective action was taken and date items were date marked.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in back 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 bottle.
46.1002
In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in ice machine, stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. Person in Charge took corrective action and removed ice scoop from bin.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue and debris observed on exterior and interior surfaces of refrigerators and cooking equipment. -Accumulation of dust observed on fan surfaces. -Wire storage shelving area not clean on sight.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes and debris observed under cooking equipment and big pizza cold hold unit. -Black residue observed on wall behind dishwasher.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Risotto balls, stuffed eggplant, baked ziti and sauce was held between 45-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Risotto balls and ziti were discarded and other food items were relocated. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels was not available at the handwash sink in the 2nd floor preparation/ warewash area. Person in Charge took corrective action and removed items.
46.981(h)
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 (2nd floor and 1st floor dishwasher) was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Dishwashers were repaired during time of inspection.
46.675(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes and debris observed under cooking equipment and big pizza cold hold unit. -Black residue observed on wall behind dishwasher. -Mice droppings observed on floor under food preparation sinks and adjacent storage shelving. Clean and sanitize as needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the 2nd floor preparation/ warewash area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard liner observed on shelving next to stove is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue and debris observed on exterior and interior surfaces of refrigerators and cooking equipment. -Accumulation of dust observed on fan surfaces. -Wire storage shelving area not clean on sight. -Mice droppings observed in chemical cabinet in central island and 2nd floor storage shelving. Clean and sanitize where needed. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow drain observed in one of two restrooms. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on top of hand dryer. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alice on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alice?

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

Has Alice's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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