Rita's Water Ice
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2023
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Score
Rita's Water Ice has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Sep 6, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Rita's Water Ice trails the local norm.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container(bottle of Sprite) was observed inside a rear food preparation / storage area under counter refrigeration unit. Corrective action : Person in charge removed the open employee's beverage container (bottled of Sprite) from the rear food preparation /storage area under counter refrigeration unit during inspection.
46.151(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks (handing money and serving water ice). Corrective action :The food employee immediately washed her hands during inspection.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the front food preparation area handwash sink to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge posted handwash reminder sign at handwash sink in front food prep / service area prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -One non-ANSI / NSF approved chest freezer (Frigidaire) present in rear food prep / storage area. -The insect control device observed not in good repair during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wet mop was not stored in a manner which facilitate proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rita's Water Ice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rita's Water Ice on file is from Sep 6, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rita's Water Ice 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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