Pennypack Center

8015 Lawndale St, Philadelphia, PA

Other

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Pennypack Center's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Cheese and salads in the reach in refrigerator at the kitchen were observed at 55 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: A food safety certified person was not present at the time of the inspection. New Violation.

46.101

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The reach in refrigerator in the kitchen was observed at 55.6 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F.

46.611

Sep 23, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.772

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Buildup observed on the window sill near the warewash sink in the warewash area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Openings were observed around the piping in the ice machine area. Note: The person in charge was instructed to install flanges or escutcheons. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pennypack Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pennypack Center on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pennypack Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pennypack Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pennypack Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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