Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill

5206 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
37
Score
High Risk

Love Slice Pizza, located at 5206 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 29, 2025, with a score of 37. The inspection identified 2 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor violations. Previous inspections also indicate a pattern of high-risk outcomes for this establishment.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
37
May 9, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Violations — Dec 29, 2025 Inspection
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. -The person in charge currently holds an exam certificate but needs to obtain a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. -FSC application was emailed at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the wash ware washing area was blocked by plates and not accessible at all times for employee use. The person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: A bowl of ice cream was observed uncovered inside chest freezer in the food prep area. The person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed unclean cutting board in the food preparation area. The person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
46.731
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in basement storage. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloth was observed lying on cold food refrigerator in the food preparation area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within the containers.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -A deep freezer and toaster that are not NSF approved were observed in the food preparation area. The 3-compartment sink faucet is inadequate, with a short handle that does not allow proper operation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed static accumulation of grease and old food debris on cooking equipment (pizza oven, fryers, stove, pan, etc.) *The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the restroom door was not self enclosed.
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: An unlidded trash receptacle was observed in the food preparation area.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and dust on the kitchen floor perimeters and basement area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)