59th Street Fish Market

5933 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at 59th Street Fish Market, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A container of steamed vegetables was observed in the walk-in cooler without a lid or tight fitting cover.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Yong Jansen is ServSafe certified however no one present is also certified by the Philadelphia Health Department. A application will be provided.

46.103

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights in the walk-in cooler are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quaternary ammonia sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag of shellfish in the walk-in cooler.

46.321

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Interior surfaces (floor, walls, and ceiling) are not smooth, easily cleanable, and in good condition. New Violation.

46.901

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Yong Jansen is ServSafe certified however a certificate from the Philadelphia Health Department is not possessed. An application will be provided.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed behind the chest freezers. New Violation.

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

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Personal items seen in the rear prep room: pack of cigarettes sitting on a chest freezer. Removed.

46.1029

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom.

46.941(a)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Interior surfaces: smooth and easily cleanable 1. Raw wood platform observed in the food service area behind counters. 2. Unfinished floors throughout the facility, including walk-in cooler. 3. Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout. 4. Peeling paint seen in areas. New Violation.

46.921

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 59th Street Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 59th Street Fish Market on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 59th Street Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 59th Street Fish Market.

Has 59th Street Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 59th Street Fish Market have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 59th Street Fish Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is 59th Street Fish Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 59th Street Fish Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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