Eagles Candy Shop

3506 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Eagles Candy Shop has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 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 six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust observed along the floor perimeters in the cashier area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Carboard lining observed inside the reach-in refrigerator unit. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation inside the chest freezer/ retail area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Missing the vacuum breaker at the mop sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the cover ventilation restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
78
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. PIC provided paper towel during inspection.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Carboard lining observed on the shelving inside the reach-in refrigerator. - Plastic crates observed being used for beverage elevation in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Missing the vacuum breaker at the mop sink faucet. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Static dust observed on the cover vent in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Mop observed in the bucket and not elevated for air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
70
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were 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: Crates used to support beverages in the storage.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in chest freezer in retail. -Cardboard lining observed on the shelves in the refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust and dirt observed at the ventilation system in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket and not facilitated adequate drying.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the storage. New Violation.
46.943
70
Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.562
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Carboard lining over shelving's observed inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside of the retail area chest freezer.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the floor in the retail area. -Observed floor debris accumulation inside utility (hot water heater tank and water main backflow prevention device) closets. -Stains observed on carpet flooring in rear hallway area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear bathroom area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.562
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies) observed in the rear food storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Carboard lining over shelvings inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside of the retail area chest freezer.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation fan cover inside the restroom area. -Debris along floor perimeter inside the restroom area (behind the toilet commode). -Uncovered electric wall switch inside the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Bags of trash not stored in lidded containers in rear outdoor refuse ground.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unfinished gypsum ceiling observed in the utility room (next to the restroom). -Peeling wall paint/plaster inside utility room (next to the restroom) -Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail and cashier service area. - Spider webs observed on walls in rear storage area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inoperable light observed in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.943
55
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Trash can with lid not provided in the toilet facility. New Violation.
46.941(f)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Bags of trash not stored in lidded containers in rear outdoor refuse ground. New Violation.
46.885
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Missing the base coving in the rear area (near the restroom). New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside of the chest freezer/ retail area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - A backflow prevention device was not observed on the mop sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed floor debris accumulation inside utility (hot water heater tank and watermain backflow prevention device) closets. -Carboard boxes observed on the floor in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
Aug 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside of bucket and not elevated after usage to allow proper air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Carboard lining over shelves in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside of the chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
86
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel available at the handwash sink in the toilet area.
46.941(a)-(e)
86
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the restroom area. PIC provided paper towel during inspection.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Exposed electrical wires in the storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - The floor observed in need of cleaning in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Cracked floor tiles in the retail area. New Violation.
46.921
74
Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on rear storage rack. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Vent cover in the restroom has dust accumulation. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
90
May 5, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard liner observed inside the reach in refrigerator unit and under retail snack racks.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice cream freezer observed with ice accumulation. -Fan cover in the reach in fridge has black residue. -Bottom shelve of the reach in refrigerator needs cleaning. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
90
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard liner observed inside the reach in refrigerator unit and under retail snack racks.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on retail and rear shelving unit. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside a bucket rather than proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eagles Candy Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eagles Candy Shop on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eagles Candy Shop?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Eagles Candy Shop.

Has Eagles Candy Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eagles Candy Shop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eagles Candy Shop 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 Eagles Candy Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eagles Candy Shop is inspected around five times per year on average.