Frozen Vibez

4657 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
30
Score
High Risk

Frozen Vibez, located at 4657 Castor Ave in Philadelphia, PA, has had four inspections recorded. The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, resulted in a high-risk score of 30, with four critical, two major, and eight minor violations noted. These violations included issues with certification, handwashing practices, and the accessibility of handwashing facilities.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
30
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
43
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
45
May 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Violations — Aug 28, 2025 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person not present at start of inspection, he arrived prior to completion of inspection.
46.102
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Food Employees not following proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. -A food employee was observed washing their hands at the warewash sink sink rather than the designated handwash sink. -Food employees did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employees did not wash hands between changing tasks during inspection. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Plastic containers of soiled water with ice cream scoopers observed inside the food prep area handwash sink. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Scoopers stored in soiled water containers being used for serving ice cream. New Violation.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Warewash sink not clean to sight and not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment. New Violation.
46.731
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Cut lettuce cheese,condiments and dressing inside the under-counter refrigeration unit were held at 48-51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity(mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeters of food prep and restroom areas(underneath warewash sink, behind under-counter refrigeration units, behind toilet commode) New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A box of food related items is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in food prep area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoopers stored in containers of water measured at 66-74 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water (dipper well) . New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Observed rough cut / weld on the 3-compartment sink (around the faucet). -Warewash sink not properly sealed to wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up and food debris present inside chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device. --Mouse droppings on hot water heater tank inside the restroom area. -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Observed an overflowing trash can inside the restroom area. -Unfinished rough surfaced gypsum ceiling in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry inside the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)