Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

1901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the two front doors.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in freezer not sealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.652

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the wall inside the reach in freezer and in the closed display case in the front serving area. -Caramel observed frozen on the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trash observed on the ground in the outdoor trash can area. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans stored on the floor in the dishwashing area instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

May 28, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed between the two front doors. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Residue and dust observed on the fan in the serving area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: One dip well was observed out of order in the serving area. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Bare wood stairs and joists observed in the basement. New Violation.

46.921

Jun 21, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed at the bottom of the two front doors. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Bare wood stairs and joists observed in the basement. -Unsealed utility lines observed in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams on file is from Aug 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.

Has Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 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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