Crown Chicken and Burger
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Crown Chicken and Burger has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -Prepackaged desserts, mac and cheese, and collards, is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. -Packaged desserts "Philly Desserts Factory" does not have address of manufacturer or distributor on label.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Chest freezer lid is not in good repair. Chest freezer sliding door is repaired with tape and is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Closed hot display case door is not in good repair.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on bulk containers, exterior interior surfaces of shelving, and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. -Mice droppings on bottom of preparation table storage area. Clean and sanitize as needed. -Mice droppings observed on window sill. Clean and sanitize as needed.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: General cleaning needed.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall juncture and perimeter in back storage area. -Water stained acoustic ceiling tiles observed in front food preparation area. -Accumulation of dried sludge and grimes in basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Hot water observed at 60 degree F and not 100 degree F as required. Hot water was restored. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Paper towels were provided. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered foods observed in chest freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts (cheese cakes), ready-to-eat food, located in the display, was not marked with the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. New Violation.
46.441(5)(6)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Pre-packaged desserts "Philly Desserts Factory" does not have address of manufacturer or distributor, and date marking. Items must be retained until information is provided. New Violation.
46.213
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
46.101
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -Prepackaged desserts, mac and cheese, and collards, is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. -Packaged desserts "Philly Desserts Factory" does not have address of manufacturer or distributor on label.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of mice activity observed in the storage area. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Chest freezer lid is not in good repair. Chest freezer sliding door is repaired with tape and is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Closed hot display case door is not in good repair.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on bulk containers, exterior interior surfaces of shelving, and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. -Mice droppings on bottom of preparation table storage area. Clean and sanitize as needed. -Mice droppings observed on window sill. Clean and sanitize as needed.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: General cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water damaged ceiling observed throughout preparation area. -Hole observed in ceiling in back preparation area. -Cracked floor tiles in back storage area. -Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
46.921
35
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelves and floor are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on bulk containers, exterior interior surfaces of shelving, and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. - Debris observed along floor wall juncture and perimeter of walk-in cooler. -Dust observed on electrical cords and ceiling fan.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes observed on floor surfaces under cooking equipment. -Food residue observed on walls around cooking equipment. -Grimes observed on floor in corners and along floor-wall juncture and perimeter in back storage area. -Water stained acoustic ceiling tiles observed in front food preparation area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged desserts, mac and cheese, and collards, is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Uncovered chicken, fish and batter observed in walk-inn cooler. Corrective action was taken and containers were covered. -Uncovered turkey wings, and frying items observed in freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods (cheesecakes, and puddings) does not bear a date or day.
46.441(5)(6)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged desserts, mac and cheese, and collards, is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of drain fly activity observed in the basement and stairwell. Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the front counter area and window sill. Clean and sanitize as needed. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer lid is not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on bulk containers, exterior interior surfaces of shelving, and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. - Debris observed along floor wall juncture and perimeter of walk-in cooler. -Dust observed on electrical cords and ceiling fan. -Accumulation of debris and old mice droppings on window sill. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Stagnant gray water and sewage observed on basement floor. Clean and sanitize as needed. New Violation.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water damaged ceiling observed throughout preparation area. -Hole observed in ceiling in back preparation area. -Cracked floor tiles in back storage area. -Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Wall damage and missing electrical cover observed by basement steps. -Expansion foam observed along seams is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.921
52
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in utility area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered food observed in chest freezer and in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Pre-packaged cheese cakes that does not bear a date or day. New Violation.
46.441(5)(6)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Grimes observed on drain board surfaces where clean food equipment is stored. . New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the storage areas, food preparation areas, POS area and walk-in cooler. New Violation.
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 walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Soiled cardboard liner is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. -Raw wooden pallet is not is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on food containers, exterior surfaces of cold hold unit, POS cabinetry, drain racks, chicken holding rack in walk-in cooler and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, fire suppression pipes, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. - Grimes observed along floor wall juncture and perimeter of walk-in cooler. -Food encrusted surfaces observed inside handles of walk-in cooler and cold hold unit. -Mice droppings observed in walk-in cooler floor and under POS counter. Clean and sanitize as needed. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet in toilet room observed not clean to sight. -Accumulation of dust on vent cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water damaged ceiling observed in back storage area. -Cracked floor tiles in back storage area. -Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Wall damage and missing electrical cover observed by basement steps. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the storage area outside restroom are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
35
Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mac and cheese, which was cooled, was only reheated to 116 degrees F for hot holding and not 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and reheated items.
46.365
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed along side doors, 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: -Sliding door of hot-holding unit observed not in good repair (using cardboard). -Lid of chest freezers observed not in good repair. Lids do not close properly. -One inoperable chest freezer in back storage area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and residue observed on food containers, exterior surfaces of cold hold unit, POS cabinetry, chicken holding rack in walk-in cooler and preparation table shelving. - An accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the sides of the cooking equipment, fire suppression pipes, vent hood light shields and under griddle. -Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of chest freezers. - Grimes observed along floor wall juncture and perimeter of walk-in cooler. -Food encrusted surfaces observed inside handles of walk-in cooler and cold hold unit.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet in toilet room observed not clean to sight. -Accumulation of dust on vent cover.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in the bucket in the utility area and not properly elevated to dry after usage.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Chicken and Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Chicken and Burger on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Chicken and Burger?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Crown Chicken and Burger.
Has Crown Chicken and Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Chicken and Burger have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crown Chicken and Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crown Chicken and Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Chicken and Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.
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