California Pizza Kitchen

4040 City Ave Ste 4, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at California Pizza Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting California Pizza Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on ventilation systems in food prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Brooms and dustpan were observed on the floor and not properly elevated when not in use New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep and restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. - to send photos of correction as this is a pre-operational assessment

46.825(a)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. - food manager certificate present, application provided via email

46.103

Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.

Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.

10-602(5)(a)(.1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen 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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