Chick's

1807 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chick's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Chick's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved chest freezer. -Faucet for utility sink is not in good repair.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of four vents are not fixed to ceiling.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor under bar equipment is not clean on sight.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Accumulation of grease observed below filters. New Violation.
46.981(d)
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in the walk-in cooler did not have identification tags attached to the container. Corrective action was taken and tag was provided.
46.25
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken, beef and pork was held between 45-48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to relocate food to bring temperatures down and to discontinue using drawer refrigerators. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Packaged deli meats observed without date marking. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to with hold items until manufacturer can provide expiration dates. New Violation.
46.441(5)(6)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved chest freezer. -Refrigeration drawers under griddle are not in good repair. -Faucet for utility sink is not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice in chest freezer.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of four vents are not fixed to ceiling. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor under bar equipment is not clean on sight. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
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Aug 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved chest freezer. -Refrigeration drawers under griddle are out of operation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice in chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. New Violation.
46.364(c)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: -Beef, fish and chicken food was held between 47-56 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Fish and chicken were relocated to bring food temperatures down. -Mussels at 55 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1 of 2 handwash sinks observed has a slow drain. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of five light covers observed missing in restroom stalls. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under side door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved chest freezer. -Refrigeration drawers under griddle do not keep temperatures of 41 degree f or below. -Cold hold unit across from cooking line does not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below. New Violation.
46.671
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick's on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick's.

Has Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.