Candy Shop Gomez
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
33
Score
Candy Shop Gomez Inc., located at 1904 S 7Th St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 9, 2025, with a score of 33. The inspection identified three critical, two major, and nine minor violations. Among the noted issues were problems with certification by an accredited program, adequate handwashing facilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Sep 9, 2025 Inspection
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. **Application emailed.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing Facilities: - Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the toilet room. - No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the toilet room to remind food employees to wash their hands. - The handwash sink in the toilet room does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have chemical sanitizer for equipment and utensils. New Violation.
46.731
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Gelatina supplied from Tamalex Restaurant is not properly date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the point of sale area. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in the retail area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage closet. 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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One non-operational open display case is being used for dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board or adequate storage shelving to allow for storage of soiled and / or clean items before and after cleaning at the warewash sink. New Violation.
46.613
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing Facilities: - Establishment does not have a mop/utility sink. - No backflow prevention device located on the main water supply line in the basement. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded receptacle in the toilet room for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - General cleaning needed in the basement. - Excess storage in the basement that is not necessary to the daily operation and maintenance of the facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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