Taste King
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
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Score
Taste King has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Numerous uncovered foods observed inside refrigerated units throughout the establishment.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the establishment. - Mouse droppings observed on the shelving unit in the basement area - Mouse droppings observed on the floor on the side of the walk-in cooler in the basement area An insect control device located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Fly strip observed in the kitchen area.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Foil shelf lining observed throughout prep area and walk-in unit. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Grease accumulation observed on the sides of the cooking equipment in the prep area - Buildup observed on the outside surfaces of the microwave oven in the prep area - Grease accumulation observed on the ceiling tiles in the prep area - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezers - Buildup observed on the gaskets of the reach-in refrigerator and chest freezers - Grease accumulation observed on the shelving throughout the kitchen area - Shelving in the walk-in cooler observed with rust and buildup
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Utility sink not observed in the establishment.
46.823(c)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed open dumpster lids and excessive trash and debris around the dumpsters. New Violation.
46.922(j)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the walls and ceiling above the exhaust hood in the prep area - Cobwebs observed in the ceiling near the dishwashing machine - Clutter and unused equipment observed in basement storage rooms - Defective ceiling tiles in the basement storage areas
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in the kitchen prep area and there is no lighting in the rear basement storage room. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste King on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste King 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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