Apricot Stone

426 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

Apricot Stone has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Apricot Stone's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - The handwashing sink in the food prep and rear ware washing area did not have paper towels. Corrective action; PIC replenished the paper towels during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed shelled eggs stored above vegetables and RTE food items inside of the reach-in refrigerator in the front baking prep area. Corrective action; PIC moved the eggs to an appropriate storage shelf during the inspection.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed loose packets of rodenticide on the floor perimeters in the rear basement storage areas. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Corrective action; PIC swept up the packets of rodenticide during the inspection.
46.1026
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. No person with a valid Phila. FSC present at time of inspection. Corrective action; PIC with a valid Phila. FSC arrived during the inspection.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed food residue and food debris accumulated on the floor perimeters underneath the cooking equipment in the food prep area. - Observed grimes and food residue on the floor perimeters in the ware washing area. - Observed dust and debris on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the front baking prep area and basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the reach-in refrigerator in the front baking prep area. Observed exterior temperature measuring device not detecting proper temperature of equipment. New Violation.
46.562
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed cardboard lining shelving surfaces in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and dust on shelving rack surfaces in the food prep area (near the handwashing sink) and basement storage areas. - Observed food residue, grease, and food debris on the shelving surfaces underneath the cooking equipment in the food prep area. - Observed stains and residue on the exterior surfaces of the reach-in freezer in the rear ware washing area. - Observed dust on fan guards inside of the reach-in refrigerator in the front baking prep area. New Violation.
46.714
47
May 24, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apricot Stone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apricot Stone on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Apricot Stone's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Apricot Stone have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Apricot Stone means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.