58th St Food Market
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, 58th St Food Market has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Variance Review
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2026
Variance Review
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not know the names and symptoms of foodborne illnesses as required by the department. The inspector reviewed them with the person in charge.
46.103
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device was not observed on the main water pipe after the water meter. New Violation.
46.824(b)(c)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Clean the vent in the toilet room area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display unit, was not date marked. The person in charge date marked the food items.
46.385(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Cracked flooring in the basement storage area. -Damaged walls in the basement. -No floor-to-wall perimeter cove base in the Rear storage and food preparation areas.
46.901
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed microwave not NSF approved. New Violation.
46.673
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The food facility needs a separate food preparation sink, not shared with 3 basin sink. The sink must drain indirectly into a floor sink or catch basin (to prevent backflow contamination). Or submit a variance request for colander use within 30 days of this inspection. **Variance Request form was sent with this inspection report. New Violation.
46.862
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed microwave non NSF approved. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulation on cooking equipment. *t Surfaces Grease and soil accumulations. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Repair cracked floor storage in the basement area. - Repair walls in basement - Floor wall perimeter cove base needed at rear storage, food prep area and basement storage area.
46.901
86
Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cracked Deli Display Case glass observed - Repair fan cover in Side Area Kitchen ceiling - Non NSF approved deep freezers throughout facility - Non NSF approved White Freezer in Prep Area - Remove foil lining from Microwave Shelving and Coffee Station - Right side of Cold Prep Unit observed blocked by Sink in Prep Area * Unable to open Right Side Door of Cold Prep Unit - Deli Display Case observed at 45.7 degrees (COS) * Temp reached 41.2 degrees - Masking Tape and Measuring Tape observed on Spice shelving in Prep Area New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Defrost "Holiday" Deep Freezer
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Loose Popcorn observed inside chip boxes (COS) * PIC DISCARDED BOX
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Flies observed in Basement, Front and Rear Retail Area, Prep Area - Clean Fresh and Old Mice feces from Front Retail Snack Shelving
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Milk crates used in basement to elevate beverages
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: - Unapproved drying rack New Violation.
46.771
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic Microwave
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Defrost "Holiday" Deep Freezer - Clean inside Beverage Cold Units throughout * Dirt and old food debris - Clean Fresh and Old Mice feces from Front Retail Snack Shelving
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak observed inside bottom section of Cold Prep Unit New Violation.
46.822
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - Restroom trash can missing a lid New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Clean dead bugs from basement floor - Clean Retail Shelving (Mice feces observed)
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
67
Jun 6, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Clean old mice feces from Rear Storage Area Shelving * "Plumber Drain Opener" Storage Area - Clean dead bugs from basement floor
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Clean dust from restroom vent New Violation.
46.981(d)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Front door open without screen protection New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Case of Water observed stored on floor in front of Kitchen door - Milk crates used in basement to elevate beverages
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cracked Deli Display Case glass observed - Repair fan cover in Side Area Kitchen ceiling - Non NSF approved deep freezers throughout facility - Non NSF approved White Freezer in Prep Area - Remove foil lining from Microwave Shelving and Coffee Station - Seal restroom sink to wall * Repair light fixture cover in restroom - Right side of Cold Prep Unit observed blocked by Sink in Prep Area * Unable to open Right Side Door of Cold Prep Unit
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Clean microwave shelving in Kitchen - Defrost "Holiday" Deep Freezer - Clean inside Beverage Cold Units throughout * Dirt
46.714
74
May 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Non date marked Cheese and Deli Meat inside Deli Display Case (COS) PIC added dates
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.(COS) PIC emptied Sanitizing Compartment and refilled correctly
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Ants observed on top of Deep Freezer in Kitchen - Flies observed in basement - Fresh and Old Mice feces observed on Pet Food Shelving in Rear Retail Area - Fresh & Old mice feces observed on Lipton Tea Bag shelving in Front Retail Area - Fresh & Old mice feces observed on " Raylicious" Gummies Shelving in Front Retail Area - Fresh and Old Mice feces observed on Goya Beans Shelving in Rear Retail Area - Fresh & Old Mice feces observed on shelving throughout facility New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Bananas observed on floor in Rear Storage Area - Milk crates used to elevate beverages in kitchen New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Raw wood used in basement to elevate beverages New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - Blue Tablets should be used with QAT Test Strips - Bleach should be used with Chlorine Test Strips Note: Bleach used with Chlorine Strips observed used today New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Clean microwave shelving in Kitchen - Fresh and Old Mice feces observed on Pet Food Shelving in Rear Retail Area - Fresh & Old mice feces observed on Lipton Tea Bag shelving in Front Retail Area - Fresh & Old mice feces observed on " Raylicious" Gummies Shelving in Front Retail Area - Fresh and Old Mice feces observed on Goya Beans Shelving in Rear Retail Area - Fresh & Old Mice feces observed on shelving throughout facility New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak at 3 basin sink water faucet in Ware Washing Area New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Repair cracked floor tiles throughout facility - Repair walls in basement - Floor wall perimeter (cove base) needed at basement Rear Wall - Repair holes throughout facility * Walls, Ceiling and Floor - Hole observed in floor of basement New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Burnt out lighting in basement New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 58th St Food Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 58th St Food Market on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 58th St Food Market?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 58th St Food Market.
Has 58th St Food Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 58th St Food Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 58th St Food Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 58th St Food Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 58th St Food Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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