A Pizza place in the Old City District in Philadelphia was reported for violations of the food code on Monday, April 28. The Philadelphia Department of Health/Office of Food Protection conducted the routine inspections at the establishment. The department released the reports on the official website following the inspection.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from an inspection conducted on April 28 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- One restaurant in Philadelphia was unsuccessful in demonstrating satisfactory compliance with the food code on Monday and will face reinspection.
- Poor hygiene, facility maintenance, and other issues were reported at the restaurant.
- Failing to correct the issue may result in the establishment’s health license being revoked.
Health Inspection Findings at Old City Pizza
- Where: 100 N 03rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- When: April 28, 2025
Old City Pizza offers its guests a range of menu items, from Pizza, hoagies, and pasta to chicken steaks. While the restaurant may not be very big, it offers a cozy atmosphere for its diners.
Health inspectors who visited Old City Pizza for Monday’s inspections found various violations of the food code at the restaurant. There were four risk factor violations and six violations of good retail practices observed. No repeat violations were reported.
Violations of the Food Code Revealed at Old City Pizza
Six employees were seen putting on gloves without washing their hands first. The inspectors instructed the employees on the proper procedures. Food debris and trash were found in a handwashing sink, the report said. The debris was removed during the inspection as corrective action.
In issues concerning food storage, raw and ready-to-eat foods were observed left uncovered in coolers and prep tables. Eggs were seen stored above uncovered foods as well.
Sliced mushrooms were left out at 50°F, which is above the allowed limit of 41°F, the report said. The items were returned to proper cold storage to correct the issue.
Inspectors saw mouse droppings in multiple areas inside the facility, including behind equipment, in basement storage, and on shelving. Debris, stains, grease, and rust were found on floors, equipment, and shelves throughout the kitchen and basement, marking other violations.
Items in the basement walk-in cooler were not stored at least 6 inches off the floor, it was noted. Cardboards were seen used on the floors in the walk-in cooler and freezer, and a kick plate was missing from a refrigerator, it was reported.
A moist wiping cloth was seen left on the equipment instead of being stored in sanitizer. Brooms, dustpans, and mops were left on floors or in buckets instead of being hung up, the report also noted.
The inspection report also said that there were gaps and holes in the basement ceiling tiles. Milk and soda crates were kept improperly on the floor. Clutter and unused equipment were present in storage areas, it was noted.
Citing these violations, the inspection report said that the restaurant was “not in satisfactory compliance”. The restaurant team will have to take corrective actions to rectify all the issues listed in the report. Further, it will face a re-inspection, which will ensure compliance. Failure to correct the issues may result in revocation of the establishment’s health license.
