Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
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Score
Public records show three inspections at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 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: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
46.981(h)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration units, and reach-in freezers -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of cabinetry units
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
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Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensil was observed inside the food prep sink. **Person in charge removed and cleaned and sanitized the sink.
46.711(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in several under-counter refrigeration units.
46.632
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. (Ice machine and sugar container)
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration units, and reach-in freezers -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of cabinetry units
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
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Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered chicken breast observed in the walk-in freezer. **Person in charge took them out of the freezer during the inspection.
46.301
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. **Person in charge arrived during the inspection.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in several under-counter refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of cockroach activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. (Ice machine and sugar container) New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris/residue on lower interior surfaces under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration units, and reach-in freezers -Food debris/residue around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of cooking equipment -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of cabinetry units
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack designated for maintenance tools.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square.
Has Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A of Whitman Square 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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