Chucks Helados Water Ice

1835 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chucks Helados Water Ice has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Chucks Helados Water Ice was last inspected on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution being used in excess of 200 ppm on food contact surfaces. **Sanitizers reviewed with the Person in Charge; water added to solution.

46.1024

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the basement area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Rust spots observed in the bottom interior of the chest freezer in the basement. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed on wire racks in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Mouse droppings observed under shelving in the basement storage area. - 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)

Oct 5, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in basement storage area: -On the floor near the water heater. -Top shelf of a storage unit.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in. Food observed in crates on floor. New Violation.

46.321

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Single use cardboard boxes being reused for further food storage. Discontinue using previously used boxes for pretzel storage.

46.692

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Seal around utility penetrations. (i.e. around the cables going through toilet room walls) New Violation.

46.901

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Management awareness; policy present

Inspector notes: The food safety certified person (FSC) could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable and the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. Sanitarian reviewed the foodborne illnesses with the FSC person during the inspection and emailed a sample health policy with this report. New Violation.

46.111(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food prep/warewashing area. Mouse feces was observed in the following places: -Counter behind the cookie display & condiments. -Floor beneath the warewashings sinks. -Floor in basement storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: -Boxes of food containers were observed stored beneath a sewer pipe that is not shielded to intercept drips. -Spoons near the register are not stored in a manner in which contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Raw wood rack used for storage in basement. Note: Surfaces should be non-absorbent, smooth and easy to clean. New Violation.

46.523

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in chest freezers. -Debris observed on rim of chest freezer with sliding glass doors. -Mouse feces on counter behind cookie display was cleaned during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Cleaning is need to eliminate mouse droppings on the floor where needed. -Remove any items that are not necessary for the operation of the business. -Debris observed on basement floor. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light in the walk-in cooler should be at least 110 lux. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chucks Helados Water Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chucks Helados Water Ice on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chucks Helados Water Ice?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chucks Helados Water Ice.

Has Chucks Helados Water Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chucks Helados Water Ice have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chucks Helados Water Ice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chucks Helados Water Ice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chucks Helados Water Ice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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