Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill

5206 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

May 9, 2023

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not available at the hand wash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and Mango Lassi in the under counter refrigerator and closed display refrigerator was not date marked with the date is was prepared. New Violation.

46.441(5)(6)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: A food employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 bay sinks rather than the designated hand wash sink. The sanitarian instructed employees to only use the hand wash sink. New Violation.

46.133

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.

46.152

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

Inspector notes: The garbage grinder observed installed on the food preparation sink. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the restroom observed cracked and stained. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill.

Has Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Love Slice Pizza (Dba) Kabobessh Pizza & Grill 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.

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