A E Grocery & Deli
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at A E Grocery & Deli, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “certification by accredited program” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which A E Grocery & Deli's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. Corrective action: PIC relocated chemicals during the time of inspection.
46.1021
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certification observed Servsafe observed. Corrective action: Sanitarian emailed PIC the application on 1/7/2026 and 3/12/2026 and 4/23/2026.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the open display case. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food in the water ice chest freezer. New Violation.
46.282
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Multi-use spoon observed being stored in a multi-use cup measured at 64 degrees F instead of a min 135 degrees F or running water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Open display case observed not maintaining 41 degrees F or below as required (No PHF observed in the unit). *Do not store any potentially hazardous food (PHF) in the unit until it can maintain 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Residue observed on internal bottom surfaces of the water ice chest freezer in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water damaged and peeling ceiling surfaces in the rear storage area.
46.901
58
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certification observed Servsafe observed. Corrective action: Sanitarian emailed PIC the application on 1/7/2026 and 3/12/2026.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk and soda crates being used for elevation and storage.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water damaged ceiling in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.901
82
Jan 7, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (Deli meat and cheese), located in the closed display case, was not marked with the date it was opened.
46.385(b)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that Pastelitos are from an approved source. New Violation.
46.211
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: PIC remade sanitizing solution during the time of inspection.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certification observed Servsafe observed. Corrective action: Sanitarian emailed PIC the application on 1/7/2026.
46.103
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Multi-use spoon observed in a multi-use cup measured at 73 degrees F instead of a min 135 degrees F or running water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non NSF/ANSI blender - Reach-in refrigeration and closed display case not maintaining 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Vent cover hanging in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Peeling ceiling surfaces in the retail area. - Open ceiling in the rear storage area. - Water stained ceiling tiles in the retail area. - Unsealed gaps and holes around pipe lines in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.901
47
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli meat, Cheeses, sliced watermelon and sliced pineapples), located in the closed and open display cases, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC date marked items during the time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No food safety person present at arrival of the inspection. Corrective action: The certified food safety person arrived prior to the completion of the inspection. No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI microwave New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Peeling ceiling surfaces in the retail area. -Open ceiling in the rear storage area. -Water stained ceiling tiles in the retail area. New Violation.
46.901
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the splash guard and perimeter of the handwash sink in the food prep area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
55
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Crates were used to support beverages in retail. - Raw woods were used to support beverages in the storage. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and dirt observed at the ventilation system throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A E Grocery & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A E Grocery & Deli on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A E Grocery & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A E Grocery & Deli.
Has A E Grocery & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A E Grocery & Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A E Grocery & Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is A E Grocery & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A E Grocery & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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