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Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 04/23/2025

45 -Rusted surfaces on top of microwave oven -Rusted surfaces under table units in rear prep area (shelving). -unused equipment observed on rear shelving units
47 -Heavy ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer units. -Surfaces near pretzel warming unit observed in need of cleaning
51 Surfaces of handsink inside employee restroom observed in need of cleaning and flooring
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Sticky flooring observed in warewashing area
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Old owner: Mt. Airy Ices Inc. New Owner : Philly EP Ices LLC.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 08/26/2024

45 Gasket of refrigerator door for ice cream dessert unit is defective
47 -Heavy ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer units.
51 Surfaces of handsink inside employee restroom observed in need of cleaning and flooring
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
53 Sticky flooring observed in warewashing area
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Old owner: Mt. Airy Ices Inc. New Owner : Philly EP Ices LLC.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 06/05/2024

26 Working containers in utensil washing area area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
47 -Ice accumulation obsercved in the chest freezer units.
51 Surfaces of handsink inside employee restroom observed in need of cleaning
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Old owner: Mt. Airy Ices Inc. New Owner : Philly EP Ices LLC.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 04/23/2024

1 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. Food Safety Certified Person arrived in middle of inspection.
8 The handwash sink in the warewash area was blocked by food related equipment not accesible at all times for employee use. -item was relocated immediately
26 Working containers in warewash area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. -Labels were provided at time of inspection.
45 -Observed rusted shelving under tables in prep areas. -Slow draining handsink observed in rear of facility
47 -Ice accumulation obsercved in the chest freezer units.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Old owner: Mt. Airy Ices Inc. New Owner : Philly EP Ices LLC.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 07/31/2023

39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
47 -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer units.
53 Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
Inspection Date: 06/01/2022

1 Valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed during inspection. *Application Emailed
47 -Food debris (salt) observed on shelving during inspection. -Ice accumulation observed at the bottom of the reach-in freezer unit.
53 Light debris observed along floor perimeters under shelving.
Rita's Italian Ice
8201 Stenton Ave UNIT A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
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