Philly Pretzel Factory
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
Philly Pretzel Factory, located at 1410 McKean St in Philadelphia, PA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and four minor violations, including issues with food separation and protection. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across four scored visits.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 5, 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: DJamal Kahia arrived during the inspection and returned home to obtain his certificate.
46.103
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: There was no food safety certified person available to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. PIC was not able to demonstrate knowledge.
46.111(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Uncovered pretzels observed in a walk-in cooler with dusty fan covers. -Uncovered, cardboard bucket of frozen butter observed in the reach-in freezer.
46.281
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food was held at 119.5 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action: Sanitarian instructed person in charge to discard food. Time/date labeling and 4-hour sale or disposal discussed with new person in charge.
46.385(a)(1)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Hot holding unit is holding food below 135 degrees F. -Inoperable/unused equipment observed in the rear near the warewashing area. -Lid on bulk container of salt is in disrepair.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Dust observed on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler. -Black residue observed on the door gaskets of the walk-in cooler. -Rust observed on HVAC vent covers in the food prep area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Flour and food debris observed on the floor throughout. (In the mist of finishing up production.) New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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