18th & Walnut Newstand Co.

137 S 18Th St Newsstand, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Other
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co., the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed shelf surfaces were not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on the shelving. -Residue observed on the walls.
46.714
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on the shelving. -Residue observed on the walls. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust observed on floor under shelving. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on the shelving. -Residue observed on the walls. New Violation.
46.714
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 18th & Walnut Newstand Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co. on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co.?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co..

Has 18th & Walnut Newstand Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 18th & Walnut Newstand Co. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.