Dough Head Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
52
Score
Public records show four inspections at Dough Head Pizza stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken in the hot holding unit was held at 113.7 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat food located in the walk-in cooler and front reach-in refrigerator (cheese, sauces, cakes) was not properly date marked. **All food was date marked during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **Time log was updated for pizzas during the inspection.
46.385(c)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front doors observed open at the start of the inspection. 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: Missing kickplate observed on the rear reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.671
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash totes observed without tight fitting lids. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the floor in the kitchen; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
52
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dented canned tomatoes observed in the rear storage area. **Can retained from use during the inspection.
46.201
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken was held at 105.6 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. **Food held for less than 4 hours; time/temperature log to be used moving forward.
46.385(a)(1)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered potentially hazardous food observed in the kitchen (parmesan cheese, sauce). **Lids provided during the inspection.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles were not marked with the common name of the chemical. **Spray bottles were properly labeled during the inspection.
46.1002
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Bagged trash observed stored in the rear alley. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the floor in the kitchen; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
45
Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the floor in the kitchen; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in the kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. **Insect control device was removed during the inspection.
46.922(c)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewashing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department. **Facility must install a handwash sink in the warewash area; current handwash sink with indirect drain to be used as a food preparation sink. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **A time log was created for pizzas sold by the slice that are held at room temperature.
46.385(c)
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. **The Person in Charge arrived during the inspection.
46.101
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies, fruit flies) observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in bulk ingredients observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dough Head Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dough Head Pizza on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dough Head Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dough Head Pizza.
Has Dough Head Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dough Head Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dough Head Pizza 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 Dough Head Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dough Head Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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