Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

218 S 40Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

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

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the front serving area was blocked by a bucket and not accesible at all times for employee use. *The person in charge removed the bucket during the inspection.

46.825(a)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Ice accumulation in the walk in freezer floor, walls, and ceiling. -Food debris inside the chest-freezer at the storage area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed on the floor and not stored elevated in the utility rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Observed broken door covering and floor covering in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides (Blue powder loose bait); not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear storage and ware washing area floors. *The person in charge swept, and mopped the areas.

46.1026

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and loose bait observed on the floors of the rear storage room, storage area, and ware washing area. New Violation.

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

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Inoperable chest freezer observed in serving area. -Torn gaskets observed on the walk in cooler. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed ice accumulation in the walk in freezer unit's floor, walls, and ceiling. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: A hot water delay observed in the employee restroom. New Violation.

46.805

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream?

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

Has Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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