Bassett's Ice Cream

1126 Arch St Spc A6 1126-36 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Bassett's Ice Cream is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed dust on storage racks in the upstairs storage area. - Observed debris on shelves in the prep areas. - Observed debris and stains on shelves in the walk-in freezer. - Observed debris and stains on floor surfaces of walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed broom on the floor rather than properly hung to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

May 22, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: A box of single-service utensils were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the service area. New Violation.

46.321

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Frost accumulations and dropped ice cream scoops observed on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers with ice cream. Frozen condensate observed on the interior wall and floor surfaces of the walk-freezer. Grime observed on racks inside reach-in refrigerator at basement storage area. Dust accumulations observed on exterior surfaces of reach-in freezer outside the service area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed on the wall surfaces at the service area. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bassett's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bassett's Ice Cream on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bassett's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bassett's Ice Cream.

Has Bassett's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bassett's Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bassett's Ice Cream 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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