Love Park Pizza and Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
55
Score
Love Park Pizza and Chicken, located at 1402 Ridge Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 17, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and five minor violations. Among the noted violations were issues related to certification, adequate handwashing facilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. Servsafe was observed for Ismat Usman and application for Philadelphia Food safety certificate was emailed to person in charge.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area. Soap was replenished during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Green slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. Person in charge was instructed to empty all the ice and clean ice-machine New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (roach) activity observed in the prep area near the ware washing area. Person in charge has been instructed to follow up with pest control management service for the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Stains and debris observed on floor of walk-in refrigerator and freezer in establishment. -Damaged and uneven floor observed inside the walk-in refrigerator. -Food debris observed on prep table in the prep area. -Ice acccumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Drying mop not properly stored in the mop sink area; mop must be facing down and hanging to prevent contaminating the handle and allow for proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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