[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from inspections conducted on July 6 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health conducted a routine health inspection at Gia Pronto on July 6. The restaurant was cited for multiple health code violations, including improper food storage, unlabeled food items, and failure to provide a required food safety certificate.
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Gia Pronto
When: July 6, 2026
Where: 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Gia Pronto is known for its unique combination of healthy and flavorful dining. According to the inspection report, the violations identified are the following:
- The inspection report noted that the restaurant did not have a City of Philadelphia Manager Food Safety Certificate available during the inspection. Although a class manager certificate was available at the facility.
- The restaurant’s certified food safety employee was advised to apply for the required certificate. The application for the Philadelphia Manager Food Safety Certificate was emailed along with the inspection report.
- The report noted that several sandwiches were uncovered inside the walk-in cooler. During the inspection, the PIC was ordered to cover the sandwiches immediately.
- The report stated that the pizza sauce was stored at 47.6°F, above the required temperature of 41°F or below. PIC was instructed to store the pizza sauce inside the walk-in cooler immediately.
- To ensure proper temperatures, the temperature-measuring devices were not available inside the walk-in cooler and in the cold prep refrigerator units that were storing salad.
- Cakes that were displayed next to the cashier were not properly labeled with the product names.
- The report noted a gap at the bottom of one of the red exit doors, which did not prevent the entry of insects and other animals.
- The report noted accumulated dust on the fan cover of the walk-in cooler and on a shelf above the cold prep refrigerator used for pizza preparation. It also noted ice buildup inside a reach-in refrigerator in the dining area.
- The ice machine did not have a backflow prevention device. The report also noted dripping water under the rinse bays of the three-bay sink in the ware-washing area.
- The report noted cracked floors and chipped paint in the front prep area and the rear food prep area near the warewashing section.
- The report noted a smoke stain on the ceiling above the panini grill in the front prep area.
- One group of fluorescent light bulbs in the back food prep area was not working during the inspection. Two light bulbs, one in the hall leading to the rear exit doors and one in front of the serving area where pizza was stored, were also not working.
For more information, a detailed inspection report is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The restaurant was instructed to obtain a City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate. Further, it is required to submit the application and associated fee for the certification within 30 days of inspection.
If the restaurant fails to submit the application, the health department can suspend its permit for operation.
During the inspection, the restaurant did not provide a valid food license. The restaurant is required to have a current food license to continue its operation. The report advised the restaurant to contact the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) or the Department of Public Health to provide a License Eligibility Report (LER).
The restaurant must correct all violations noted in the inspection report before requesting a reinspection.
