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I recently created a Philadelphia food inspection map and thought I'd share it with you.

You can search for health violations in food businesses - including restaurants, bakeries, street carts - subject to inspection by Environmental Health Services in the city of Philadelphia.

There is also a mobile version if you are using such a device.

http://welcometophilly.com/food/

I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions regarding it.

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