New Zem Zem Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
New Zem Zem Pizza, located at 117 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 2, 2026. The inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and five minor violations. Among the notable issues were concerns with certification, adequate handwashing facilities, and proper date marking and disposition of food.
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 2, 2026 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. New Violation.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear prep area.
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (Tomatoes, Deli meats & cheeses) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked or date marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic small freezer in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Grease accumulation on outer surfaces of hot hold equipment. -Dust accumulation observed on kick plates of soda refrigeration units. -Ice accumulation observed in rear prep reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Light switch in restroom observed not cleaned to sight. -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and dust observed on floor surface in rear storage closet. -Debris observed on wall surface in rear storage closet. -Grease accumulation observed on floor surfaces under hot hold units. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Front vents of hood observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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