The Ice Cream Post
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
55
Score
The Ice Cream Post, located at 4700 Richmond St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 11, 2025, resulting in a score of 55. This inspection identified two critical violations and six minor violations. Among the noted issues were concerns regarding proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, the adequacy and accessibility of handwashing facilities, and the prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display.
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Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Jul 11, 2025 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container (bottled water) was observed inside a food preparation/ service area chest freezer. Corrective action : Person in charge removed the open employee's beverage container (bottled water) from the food preparation /service area chest freezer during inspection.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the warewashing area was blocked by plastic container covers and not accesible at all times for employee use. Corrective action : Person in charge removed all plastic container covers from the warewashing area handwash sink during inspection.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Boxed oils are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage /warewashing area. -Several containers with ice cream & water ice observed uncovered inside the chest freezers. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoopers stored in a container of water measured at 85 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water (dipper well). New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Missing / broken door handles observed on chest freezer and a reach-in refrigeration unit in food prep area. -Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment: 1 microwave oven (Kenmore) and 1 crockpot (toastmaster) present in food prep and storage areas. -One under-counter refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on bottom shelving inside a reach-in refrigeration unit. -Ice build-up and food debris present inside chest freezers. -Debris in door tracks for one of the reach-in refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Restroom area floor / wall junction base coving not in good repair. -Observed uncovered electric wall switch / outlet inside the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dustpan observed not stored elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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