48th Street Grille

310 S 48Th St Spc 1, Philadelphia, PA 19143

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at 48th Street Grille is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.

48th Street Grille's latest score of 55 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Packaged slice cake in the open display case was from an approved source. *The person discarded the cake during the inspection.

46.211

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observations: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewash area. -No sign posted at the handwash sink in the warewash area to remind food employees to wash their hands. *The person in charge provided a soap an a sign to remind food employees to wash their hands during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris was observed inside all of the reach-in freezers. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed humidity mold growing on the ceiling in the men's toilet room. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed one burnt light under the exhaust hood.

46.943

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment were not available in: a reach-in refrigerator, open display case, could prep refrigerator and hot holding unit. New Violation.

46.632

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were observed stored next to the cold prep refrigerator in the front prep area. New Violation.

46.752

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: No splashguard was observed between the handwashing sink and the prep sink. New Violation.

46.671

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cod observed uncovered in the under counter refrigerator. *The person in charge covered the items during inspection.

46.281

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced vegetables, cooked meats, and opened cheese; potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the ,under counter refrigerator was not date marked. *The person in charge date marked the items during inspection.

46.385(b)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Clean bowls, plates and serving bowls observed stored upright, not inverted to avoid contamination. New Violation.

46.774

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -The rear employee restroom observed inoperable. -The soda machine is inoperable. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the prep shelf beneath the steam table. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and residues observed on the floor beneath the 3-bay sinks and soda machine. - Grease accumulation observed on the floor beside the cooking equipment in the prep area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed one burnt light under the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 48th Street Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 48th Street Grille on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 48th Street Grille?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 48th Street Grille.

Has 48th Street Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 48th Street Grille have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 48th Street Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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