Fred's Water Ice
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
47
Score
Fred's Water Ice, located at 5349 Chester Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had a high-risk inspection on September 4, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection identified three critical and six minor violations, including issues with food separation, protection, and proper date marking. Previous inspections for Fred's Water Ice have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Sep 4, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. The person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered ice cream and water ice stored inside chest freezers. The person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of live flies activities observed in the food prep area and food service area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed defective cold units in the retail area and a defective walk-in cooler.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed toilet fixtures and floor unclean to sight and touch.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed idle mop inside utility bucket. ** After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
46.981(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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