Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart

Non Permanent Location 7020 Elmwood Ave 19142, Philadelphia, PA 19132

American

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “hot & cold water available”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot water temperature was 120°F, which exceeded the required range of 100–110°F. **The person in charge promptly adjusted the hot water system, lowering the temperature to 110°F to comply with the required standards.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning and organization are needed inside the vendor cart to maintain sanitary conditions. New Violation.

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

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Clean plates and utensils shall be stored either covered or inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.

46.774

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: There was no water at 100 degrees F readily available at the hand sink. The water was probed at 77 degrees F maximum. The water flow was also low. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Several animal derived foods stored in bags in the same cooler rather than separated to prevent potential contamination. New Violation.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: -The filled out, signed, and dated commissary form was not available. Note: -Foods must be prepared and stored at a licensed commissary. -The cart should be cleaned and serviced at a commissary every day. -The issued OEC was not available. New Violation.

46.102

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: -Food stored in a cooler on the floor in the cart rather than at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Beverages stored in a cooler on the ground. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: -Non-commercial fan observed operating on the cart over the grill. -Non-commercial coolers used for food and beverage storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dirty surfaces observed on the cart. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: There was no water at 100 degrees F readily available at the hand sink. The water was probed at 77 degrees F maximum. The water flow was low. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Broken tail light lens. -No license plate observed. New Violation.

46.902

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart?

Across the inspection record, “hot & cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart.

Has Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holy Hands Hot Dog Cart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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