Albert Einstein Medical Center
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Albert Einstein Medical Center stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the cafeteria area and restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: Person in charge posted handwashing sign at time of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (Cheese, fish, and tuna salad) was held at 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: PIC relocated food to walk in cooler and 41-degree F temperature was recorded at time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action: PIC cleaned and sanitized the can opener at time of inspection.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Undercounter reach in refrigerator located in kitchen area is not maintaining temperature below 41 F temperature. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling near electric utility line in walk in cooler area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cold Water not under pressure during inspection at handwashing sink near ware-wahsing sink area. Corrective action: PIC fixed cold-water issue at time of inspection.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: dust and debris observed along floor perimeter in ware washing and storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (cheese), located in the reach-in refrigerator in rear storage side of kitchen area, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: Person in charge date marked cheese at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on ceiling and floor surface in walk-in freezer in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged floor surface observed in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.921
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates being used for elevation in the cafeteria area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Packaging observed along the floor perimeter of a walk-in freezer unit in the main cafeteria area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans stored in prep areas, not hung properly when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Mar 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 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 deli area. *The PIC provided papertowels to the area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tzatziki sauce observed past it's sell by date of 2/19/25. *The PIC discarded the item.
46.201
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Reach in refrigerator, cafeteria, rear prep area does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. *No food observed inside of the unit.
46.611
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in freezer. *The PIC elevated the items.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -1 Walk in cooler observed inoperable in patient prep kitchen. -1 inoperable reach in refrigerator observed in patient prep kitchen. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the refrigeration unit near "POD 2" in the prep kitchen. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent cover above the food prep sink in the deli.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Small leak observed beneath the pipe, in the hand wash sink in the dish washer room. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease observed on the wall and floor beneath the fryers and flat top grill in the food prep area. -Residues observed on the wall near the can opener in the kitchen prep area. -Grease and debris on the floor beneath the fryers in the "Home Station". -Debris observed on the floor beneath the racks in the dry storage room.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 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 3-bay dish wash area. The PIC provided paper towels to the area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One 5lb container of cottage cheese observed with a expiration date of 12/9/2024. *The PIC discarded the item.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *The PIC put the item through the dish washer.
46.712
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Reach in refrigerator in the deli of the cafeteria does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. *The unit and food inside was observed at 48- 50 degrees F. Perishable foods were all moved to a near by reach in refrigerator. The sanitarian advised the PIC to put unit out of service until issue is resolved. New Violation.
46.611
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -1 Walk in cooler observed inoperable in patient prep kitchen. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent cover (rear) in the storage room. -Grease and debris accumulation observed inside the fryers in the main kitchen. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Utility line was not sealed in the retail dry storage room. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light observed burned out in the largest walk in cooler of the food prep area. New Violation.
46.943
52
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser in the rear ware wash room observed inoperable. *The PIC provided a roll of paper towels to the area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 6, 32 oz containers of Tzatki sauce observed with a use by date of 7/31/24 in the main kitchen walk in cooler. *The PIC removed the items from the cooler.
46.201
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the exterior of the reach in refrigerator in the cafeteria on the prep line. *Interior thermometer observed at 36 F, exterior display states 46 F. New Violation.
46.562
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient (Food thickener) storage container was not labeled with the common name of the food. *The PIC labeled the item during the inspection.
46.282
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 on the cold prep unit in the caterer area. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent covers in the storage room and in the "Restaurant station" in the cafeteria. -Grease and debris accumulation observed inside the fryers in the main kitchen and floor beneath.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Urinal fixtures observed unsealed in the restroom on the first level used by employees.
46.921
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Reach in refrigerator in the rear prep room of the cafeteria does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. *The unit and food inside was observed at 48-51 degrees F. Chicken, salmon, spinach were all moved to a near by reach in refrigerator. PIC states food was placed in unit at 10 am. The sanitarian advised the PIC to put unit out of service until issue is resolved. New Violation.
46.611
55
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in one of the employee restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. *The person in charge provided a sign to the area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -20 boxes of 5lb broccoli observed with a best by date of 5/30/24-7/12/24. - 1, 1/2 lb bag of cheese observed with a use by date of 6/15/24. *The 1/2 lb bag of cheese was discarded. **The sanitarian discussed "first in, first out" methods of the walk in cooler with the outdated broccoli. The PIC put the boxes to the side and will discuss with distributor.
46.201
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken breast, cheese burger patties, and roast turkey; was held at 120-126 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required at the first hot hold unit on the patient prep line. *PIC in charge noticed the unit was mistakenly unplugged. The unit was plugged back in and the items were placed in another hold unit and brought back to temperature.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below in the rear home station area. *Ambient air reached 45 degrees F. The PIC removed all perishable items from the unit during the inspection. The unit was placed out of order.
46.611
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter observed in the concrete near the garbage compactor area due to dips/cracks in the ground. The ground is holding water, grease, and debris. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -1 inoperable reach in refrigerator observed on patient prep line. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent covers in the cafeteria storage room. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Utility line observed unsealed in the chemical storage area. New Violation.
46.921
50
Mar 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage area. Person in Charge removed the dented can.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 50 ppm. Person in charge remade the sanitizer with the concentration at 200 ppm.
46.712
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in cooler and dry storage. New Violation.
46.321
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on the floor in the catering cart. -Food debris observed in the reach in refrigerator in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed stored directly in the mop bucket and not hung to properly dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
64
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the ware wash area. Person in charge provided single used paper towels at the time of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 3 Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage area. Person in charge removed the dented cans.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) observed on the bottom surface of the prep table in the deli area on the second floor. Visible physical evidence of insect (live cockroach) activity observed in the ware wash area crawling on the wall near the fire extinguisher. *Pest management service occur three times weekly. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food cart observed stored underneath a fly insect control device. Person in charge removed the food cart from the area.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: *Condensate drain line observed in the main walk in cooler inoperable. *Request for service prior to inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler. -Food debris observed on small black carts. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Back flow water pipe leaking in the ware wash area. -Floor drain trough observed not draining properly in the kitchen near the ovens.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Debris observed around the green trash compactor located outside. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed in kitchen, dry storage and in the café on the second floor. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee water bottle observed stored on the prep table. Person in charge removed the water bottle from the area.
46.963
45
Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: * Employees medicines and personal hygiene products stored in the drawers of the food staff prep station area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. The sanitarian did review proper storage for employees personals items and non-food items separated from clean food utensils/equipment's. The Person in Charge did have the unapproved items and non-food items removed the drawers during time of inspection.
46.1029
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: * Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned item observed in dry storage/cage area. The Person in Charge did remove the can good from service during time of inspecton.
46.245
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: * Food equipment (scoop and metal container) is stored in the basin of the food preparation sink. The Person in Charge did remove the equipment's from the sink during time of inspection. The food preparation sink should be cleaned & sanitized prior to use.
46.301
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: * Visible physical evidence of insect (fruit fly-like insect) activity observed in the the employee serving/prep area for staff on the second floor. Pest Management Service was provided prior to re-inspection.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: * Metal floor surface in the walk-in refrigerator unit (base walk-in refrigerator) is not flush to the floor. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: * Potable water line near the cooking equipment's is in need of repair. Water line/hose is leaking onto the floor. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: * No lighting observed in 3-door reach-in refrigerator unit No #3 in the kitchen area and in the single door refrigerator unit, where it is needed. New Violation.
46.943
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Albert Einstein Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Albert Einstein Medical Center on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Albert Einstein Medical Center?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Has Albert Einstein Medical Center's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Albert Einstein Medical Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Albert Einstein Medical Center 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 Albert Einstein Medical Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Albert Einstein Medical Center is inspected around four times per year on average.
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