Alexander Inn

301 S 12Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Alexander Inn, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Alexander Inn's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Yogurt and milk was held at 44 and 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *Yogurt was moved to another in temperature reach in refrigerator. *Milk was discarded at the time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. The facility will use their three basin sink until the dishwasher is properly assessed and properly repaired.
46.675(d)(e)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Drip observed on the faucet of the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.822
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Lower leg observed broken on the prep table causing the table to lean. New Violation.
46.582
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom of the refrigerator observed needing to be properly cleaned dure to food and debris. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Perimeter cleaning needed under the equipment in the food prep area: Shelves, three basin sink, and prep table. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
64
Feb 11, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on floor and not properly elevated when not in use in the storage closet.
46.981(e)(m)
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: 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. Person in charge came in during the inspection. ServSafe observed application sent to retrieve Food Safety Certificate. New Violation.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dusty Air vents observed. - Dusty exhaust fan in the kitchen prep area observed. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling observed in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Hole in the ceiling of the storage room observed not properly sealed. -Cracked/ damaged floor tiles observed in the storage room. New Violation.
46.921
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. Person in Charge showed proof that there were three certificates sent into the Health Department with three money orders. Contact the Health DEPT.
46.103
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in self service area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Plates and bowls observed with the food contact surface not properly inverted. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Laminated shelving holding coffee machines were peeling/in poor repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dusty Air vents observed. - Dusty exhaust fan in the kitchen prep area observed. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Bathroom sink observed not properly sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Air duct in kitchen and sprinklers penetrating ceiling observed not properly sealed. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Defective (blown out ) lights observed in all reach in refrigerators and reach in freezer. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alexander Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alexander Inn on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alexander Inn?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alexander Inn.

Has Alexander Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alexander Inn have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alexander Inn 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 Alexander Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alexander Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.