Altagracia Grocery Store

1332 S 54Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Altagracia Grocery Store has five inspections in the public record. Altagracia Grocery Store was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Altagracia Grocery Store is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Variance Review

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2026

Variance Review

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2025

Variance Review

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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. Kitchen was not operational at time of visit.

46.103

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

46.321

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.

46.152

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

Inspector notes: - Cardboard lining was observed on the floors throughout the facility. - Non-NSF approved deep freezers were observed in food prep area and retail area.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Defrost "Water Ice" Deep Freezer in Front Retail Area

46.714

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The food facility is required to install a separate food preparation sink; it may not be shared with the three-compartment sink. The food preparation sink must drain indirectly into a floor sink or catch basin to prevent backflow contamination. Alternatively, the facility may submit a variance request for colander use within 30 days of this inspection. A variance request form was provided with this inspection report. New Violation.

46.862

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The staff toilet was observed without a self-closing door

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools such as brooms, dust pan, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment and utensils.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: - Soda crates used to elevate Soda's in Prep Area

46.321

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the hand washing sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. *Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

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

Inspector notes: - Cardboard lining observed on floor of Front Retail Area - Remove duct tape from Deli Display Case. - Observed unapproved (non NSF approved) deep freezers. - Repair toilet seat lid in restroom New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Defrost "Water Ice" Deep Freezer in Front Retail Area

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: - Restroom door not self closing.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dust pan on Rear storage area. Maintenance tools such as brooms, dust pan, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment and utensils. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altagracia Grocery Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Altagracia Grocery Store on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Altagracia Grocery Store?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Altagracia Grocery Store.

Has Altagracia Grocery Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Altagracia Grocery Store have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Altagracia Grocery Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Altagracia Grocery Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Altagracia Grocery Store is inspected around three times per year on average.

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