Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary

3400 W Girard Ave A, Philadelphia, PA

Catering

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. -The chlorine solution was not attached. The chlorine was reattached during the time of inspection. However, the chlorine was still not detected on the test strips. The 3 compartment sink Must be used until the ware washing machine comes up to the proper ppm.

46.674(d)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Under counter refrigerator is not in use in the in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Clean the roaster due to food debris, grease and grime observed. -Ice accumulation observed on the threshold of the walk-in freezer (inside the kitchen). -Debris observed inside the walk-in freezers. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Seal food prep sink to the wall. -Some debris observed behind the cook line. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bottles in food prep area observed with oil not labeled with contents. Bottle contents was identified and labeled during the inspection.

46.422

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

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in food prep area needs to be recaulked to seal to wall. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Vents in food prep area observed with rust. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Restroom observed with no toilet tissue. Toilet tissue was placed in restroom during the inspection.

46.942(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed on floor in utility closet and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One light observed burnt out under hood of grill. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary.

Has Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philadelphia Zoo-Commissary means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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