Baz's Hot Chicken & Gyro
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
43
Score
Baz's Hot Chicken & Gyro, located at 4056 Lancaster Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had a high-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 43. This inspection identified four critical, one major, and three minor violations. Previous inspections at this establishment have also resulted in high-risk scores.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
43
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
45
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 2, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. -No food safety certified person available.
46.101
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Mice feces observed in the storage container under the bag of onions.
46.281
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: *Collard greens, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding.
46.365
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: * Collard greens were held at 120 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required.
46.385(a)(1)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice feces) observed in the food prep and storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic drying racks observed in the food prep and ware washing area. -Domestic "Hotpoint" chest freezer.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize the following areas due to mice feces observed: -lower shelving in the front. -speed rack used for dry storage in the rear -beverage shelf in the food prep area.
46.714
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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