Desi Chaat House
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
39
Score
Desi Chaat House, located at 501 S 42Nd St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 1, 2025, with a score of 39. This inspection identified three critical violations, one major violation, and eight minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities and compliance with code. Previous inspections for Desi Chaat House have generally resulted in medium-risk classifications.
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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 1, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
39
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not know the names of the five foodborne illnesses required by the Department. *The inspector reviewed the five foodborne illness-causing organisms with the person in charge. *By the end of the inspection, the person in charge was able to name the five foodborne illness-causing organisms.
46.102
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in the food preparation area. *The person in charge removed the beverage from the food preparation area during the inspection.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the toilet room area did not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. *The person in charge provided paper towel during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A spoon handle was observed in direct contact with diced potatoes inside the cold prep refrigerator. *The person in charge removed the spoon during the inspection.
46.301
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment was not available or readily accessible in one reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.562
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers were not labeled with the common name of the food. *The person in charge labeled the containers with the common name of the food during the inspection.
46.282
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Plastic container was observed re-used for bulk food ingredient storage in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following non-NSF/ANSI approved equipment were observed: an electric stove "Avantco", a rice cooker "Galaxi", a fryer, a water heater, an air fryer, a chest freezer, and a microwave. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice was observed in both chest freezers located in the food preparation area. -Food debris was observed inside the small reach-in refrigerator located in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A mop sink and a sink with indirect connection were not observed at the facility. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -One reach-in refrigerator was observed not in use in the dining area. -Dust was observed around floor perimeter in the toilet room. -Dead cockroaches were found on a glue trap under the handwashing sinks in the food preparation area. *The person in charge removed the glue trap with dead cockroaches during the inspection. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation was observed on the fan cover and window in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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