Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill

9813 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Chicken and Salads), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk in cooler, was not date marked. *Person in charge added date markings.

46.441(5)(6)

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

Inspector notes: Food safety certified person was not attendance at start of inspection. *Food safety certified person arrived 10 minutes after the start of the inspection.

46.101

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Observed cases of beverages stored on direct floor surfaces, is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.772

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

Inspector notes: Aluminum foil observed covering the grease trap. New Violation.

46.522

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in the facilities chest freezer units. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The facilities bathrooms ventilation cover observed not fully sealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed on the direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Dim lighting observed under the facilities ventilation hood. New Violation.

46.943

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names. *Person in charge corrected and added labels. New Violation.

46.282

Nov 8, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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