Fred's Water Ice

6554 N Lambert St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Fred's Water Ice is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Fred's Water Ice on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.

46.1021

Food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sign Posted for Fried and Jerk Shrimp Wed-Sat. Food is being prepared in a private home. -No shrimp observed at the time of inspection *Person in charge was told discontinue any future shrimp operation.

46.212

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. -Heavy Ice accumulation observed on walk-in freezer unit. -Water ice debris spills observed in walk-in freezer in freezer unit located in main prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles leading to the bathroom and rear hallway. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: (1) Light observed out in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.943

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. -Food dispensing utensil in the sprinkles 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: -Non-NSF/ANSI certified microwave ovens observed in water ice area. -Non-operational equipment observed in the side storage area. -Inoperable closed display case in POS area. -Non-operational reach-in unit observed. New Violation.

46.671

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

46.981(h)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: -Non-NSF/ANSI certified microwave ovens observed in water ice area. -Non-operational equipment observed in the food prep area. -Inoperable closed display case in POS area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. -Ice accumulation observed on walk-in freezer floor. -Water ice debris spills observed in walk-in freezer in freezer unit located in main prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fred's Water Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fred's Water Ice on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fred's Water Ice?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fred's Water Ice.

Has Fred's Water Ice's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fred's Water Ice have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fred's Water Ice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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