Island Taste Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
37
Score
Island Taste Restaurant, located at 5518 N 05Th St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 37. The inspection identified three critical violations, two major violations, and seven minor violations. Among the notable violations were issues related to certification by an accredited program, compliance with the code, proper eating/tasting/drinking/tobacco use, and the adequacy and accessibility of handwashing facilities.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
37
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Corrective action: Philadelphia food safety certificate emailed.
46.103
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.262
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by moist wiping cloth and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: PIC relocated moist wiping cloth at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (Cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC datemarked cheese at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in hot holding unit. New Violation.
46.59
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients in walk in cooler. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF/ANSI microwave observed. New Violation.
46.673
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer Chlorine test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not shelf closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed throughout facility. Dust accumulation observed in basement area. Dust accumulation observed under cooking equipment in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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