The Philadelphia Department of Health/Office of Food Protection conducted a routine inspection at Benny Peretti’s on October 8. Inspectors found health code violations at the Philadelphia restaurant. The restaurant must address all violations before requesting a reinspection.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 8, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Benny Peretti’s
- Where: 4320 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
- When: October 8, 2025
Benny Peretti’s, a well-known Philadelphia pizzeria, is known for its oversized slices and 28-inch pies.
According to the official report, on October 8, the pizza establishment was flagged for violations. The official report listed several health code and food safety violations, such as:
- The food safety manager was not present and arrived during the inspection.
- During the inspection, the establishment failed to provide a Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate.
- The officials noted mouse droppings on the walls and corners of the warewash and rear storage area.
- During the inspection, officials observed that beverages were kept on the floor under the shelves.
The official report suggested several corrective actions; more information and a detailed inspection report are available here.
Follow-up Inspection
The report instructed the restaurant to thoroughly clean and sanitize the facility before the follow-up inspection.
The department will conduct a reinspection within 30 days, for which the restaurant is required to pay extra fees. The compliance status of the restaurant will be assessed upon reinspection.
