Frozen Vibez
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
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Score
Frozen Vibez appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to 12 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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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.
View 14 violations
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)
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
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
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)
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May 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sinks in food prep and restroom areas due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sinks in food prep and restroom areas; Hot water at handwash sinks was measured at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils cannot be effectively washed, rinsed and sanitized at warewash (3-compartment) sink due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 76 degrees Fahrenheit, instead of hot water at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit. New Violation.
46.731
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Inadequate hot water supply at the facility to meet peak hours demand; Observed an 8 gallon electric hot water heater tank. A minimum of 40 gallon minimum hot water heater tank required to meet peak hours demand during operation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device was not observed on the water main inlet line (after the water meter) underneath handwash sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -No operable window or ventilation fan fixture observed in the restroom area. -Restroom area door is not equipped with self-closing device. 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.
46.981(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoopers for water ice & ice cream stored inside containers of water measured at 74 - 76 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water (dipper well).
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 crockpot (Hamilton Beach) present in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris present inside one of thr chest freezers.
46.714
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 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. Corrective action : Person in charge provided and posted handwash reminder sign at handwash sink in food prep area prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 10-8-2024.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No EPA approved chemical sanitizer (food-grade chlorine bleach or quarternary ammonium compound tablets / solution) for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment. Corrective action : Person in charge provided EPA approved chemical sanitizer (food-grade chlorine bleach) for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment prior to completion of inspection.
46.731
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoopers for water ice & ice cream stored inside containers of water measured at 78 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 crockpot present in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build-up and food debris present inside one of thr chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Inadequate hot water supply at the facility to meet peak hours demand; Observed an 8 gallon electric hot water heater tank. A minimum of 40 gallon minimum hot water heater tank required to meet peak hours demand during operation. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaky faucet observed at warewash (3-compartment) sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter inside restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry in restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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May 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Soap, paper towels and handwash reminder sign not present at handwash sink in the restroom area. -Soap and paper towels not present at handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of the restroom area and on bottom shelving inside the restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris present inside chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device was not observed on the water main inlet line (after the water meter) underneath handwash sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Debris present on/in the restroom area handwash sink and on the hot water heater tank. -Restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry door is not in good repair. -Mouse droppings and debris on bottom shelving inside the restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry. -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter inside the restroom area. -Water-stained ceiling tile in restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry in restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on wall mounted fan in food prep area (over handwash sink). New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frozen Vibez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frozen Vibez on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frozen Vibez?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Frozen Vibez.
Has Frozen Vibez's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Frozen Vibez have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Frozen Vibez 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 Frozen Vibez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frozen Vibez is inspected around two times per year on average.
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