Philly Pretzel Factory

2655 S 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Other

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Philly Pretzel Factory stretching back to 2023. Philly Pretzel Factory was last inspected on Dec 18, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Philly Pretzel Factory is from Dec 18, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Philly Pretzel Factory on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Clean on prep tables and reach-in refrigerator to remove food residues and debris.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Water was observed on floor under beverage storage shelves and next to displace case. New Violation.

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

Dec 15, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Two inoperable slushie makers observed in food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Clean on prep tables hold slushie maker to remove food residues and debris.

46.711(b)(c)

Nov 24, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Dough conditioner was observed opened.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.

46.102

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 cloths observed on prep tables and ware wash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.

46.633

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Clean in chest freezer and walk-in cooler and prep tables to remove food residues and debris.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room observed in need of cleaning.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed throughout food prep and basement storage area to remove food debris, dirt.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vent on basement door and inside toilet room was observed with accumulation of static dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Pretzel Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Pretzel Factory on file is from Dec 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Pretzel Factory?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Philly Pretzel Factory.

Has Philly Pretzel Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Philly Pretzel Factory have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly Pretzel Factory 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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