Smoothie King

2201 Cottman Ave Ste 114, Philadelphia, PA 19149
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2024
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Score
High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewash area and toilet room. Food employee provided soap at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. **Food safety certified person was not present at the Sanitarian's arrival. Food safety certified person arrived during the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: small flies on the walls of the front prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food residue observed on the bottom of the reach-in refrigerator - Food residue observed on the outside surfaces of the chest freezer in the front prep area New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash can not available near the handwash sink in the rear warewash area. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food residue observed on the walls near the cold holding unit in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water in the rinse compartment of the three basin sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.383
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothie King on file is from Apr 29, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Smoothie King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.