Famous 4th Street Cookie Company

4177 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Famous 4th Street Cookie Company appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Famous 4th Street Cookie Company's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the middle prep area. -

46.941(a)-(e)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Pipe under sanitizer basin of 3 compartment sink observed leaking at time of inspection. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Flooring observed defective outside of rear walkin unit. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employees' personal belongings under prep table next to cookie packing supplies New Violation.

46.963

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

Inspector notes: -Observed defective stainless plank flooring inside rear walkin refrigerator unit -Observed a motor cover missing on reachin unit across from dishwasher -Flooring observed chipping at surfaces inside walkin unit New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed on some shelving units under prep tables New Violation.

46.714

Mar 27, 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: Working containers in handsink area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. -

46.1001

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

Inspector notes: -Observed unused dough machine in rear of facility -Observed defective stainless plank flooring inside rear walkin refrigerator unit -Observed a motor cover missing on reachin unit across from dishwasher New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. -Current strips for dishwasher observed damaged. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles observed unsealed/holes present inside front packing room New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employees' personal beverages inside refrigeration units used for facility consumer food preparation. New Violation.

46.963

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by dough container and not accesible at all times for employee use. corrective action-Person in charge removed the container from the hand wash sink.

46.825(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.922(c)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Dough observed stored directly on the floor in the walking in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and in the packing area. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: The following observation were observed. - Non NSF approved chest freezer. The chest freezer observed with broken handle and ice accumulation. - Non NSF approved microwave. The microwave is for employees use only. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observation were observed. -Dust accumulations on fan vent in the women's restroom. -Door not self closing in the men's restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observation were observed. -Observed dust on ceiling vents. -old mouse drooping along the wall in the food prep area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cellphone and a cup of coffee observed in food prep area. corrective action-Person in charge removed the cellphone and coffee from the prep area. corrected action.

46.963

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous 4th Street Cookie Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous 4th Street Cookie Company on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous 4th Street Cookie Company?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous 4th Street Cookie Company.

Has Famous 4th Street Cookie Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous 4th Street Cookie Company have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Famous 4th Street Cookie Company 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 Famous 4th Street Cookie Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Famous 4th Street Cookie Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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