Chix & Wings was cited by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health during a routine inspection on August 28, 2025. Numerous issues were listed in the summary, such as evidence of roaches and inadequate facility upkeep.
The business must correct the violations before it can resume normal operations. A follow-up inspection will be conducted by the department to confirm compliance.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 28 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Chix & Wings was cited for major health department violations on August 28, 2025.
- Inspectors identified numerous issues in the facility that affected its compliance status.
- The establishment must address the citations to resume normal business activities.
Chix & Wings
- Where: 138 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- When: August 28, 2025
Inspectors found temperature violations in stored food. Inspectors observed broccoli and carrot blends held at temperatures higher than the approved 41°F or lower. Foods stored in the walk-in and reach-in coolers were missing required date marks, according to inspectors.
Inspectors saw employees thawing chicken using an unapproved method. Other containers placed in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators had no labels with the common name of the food.
Cockroach activity was discovered by inspectors in the downstairs prep area. The facility was not properly protected against pests. Cloths used for wiping were not maintained in a sanitizing solution as required.
Inspectors reported the handwashing sink was poorly sealed. The storage racks were heavily rusted in the walk-in cooler. The chest freezer and handle on the reach-in freezer were not properly maintained.
The cooking equipment revealed signs of grease accumulation. The shelves in the kitchen area had also accumulated significant debris. Ice was found accumulated in the chest freezer. Inspectors reported dust accumulation on vents and fan covers in both the walk-in and reach-in refrigerators.
Low shelves in reach-ins should be thoroughly cleaned. The restroom door was not self-closing. The tiles in the food prep area were found broken and damaged. The area under the cooking equipment had accumulated oil and food debris. The detailed report can be accessed here.
Follow-up Inspection
The inspection found Chix & Wings out of compliance. All violations must be addressed before the next inspection. A reinspection by department staff will occur to check compliance status.
The Philadelphia Health Code mandates that the food facility correct all major violations within the given time. Failure to correct these violations may result in license revocation or other enforcement actions.
