Aaa Express
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Aaa Express four times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above food on retail shelving. Corrective action: Chemicals were moved during the time of inspection.
46.1041
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelves in retail area. Note: Surfaces must be able to be easily cleaned and sanitized.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer. -Accumulation of dust and debris on shelving.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: -Excessive amount trash, dust, and debris in the basement storage area. -Dust and debris observed on the floor in the retail area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Note: Handwash sign must be at all handwashing stations. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above food on retail shelving. New Violation.
46.1041
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop located on floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelves in retail area. Note: Surfaces must be able to be easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer. -Accumulation of dust and debris on shelving. New Violation.
46.714
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Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hot water not available at the handwash sink in the toilet room; measured at 72.4 degrees F. New Violation.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in the retail and basement areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water not under pressure during inspection. New Violation.
46.805
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Excess bagged refuse and recyclables observed in the basement; remove from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Trash and debris accumulation in the basement. - Debris observed on the floor in the retail area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Feb 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals (bleach) were stored above packaged food in the retail area. New Violation.
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hot water between 100 -120 degrees F was not available at the handsink in the toilet room - peak water temperature measured at 55 degrees F. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard is used as shelf lining - material is not smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside of the ice cream chest freezer. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1. Hot water between 100 -120 degrees F was not available at the handsink in the toilet room - peak water temperature measured at 55 degrees F. 2. Self-closing faucet on the handsink in the toilet room does not provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the toilet room floor. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Trash and debris accumulation in the basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aaa Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aaa Express on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aaa Express?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aaa Express.
Has Aaa Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aaa Express have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aaa Express 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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