Twin N' Em

600 S 52Nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Twin N' Em. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 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 five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Certification by accredited program” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 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. The person in charge currently holds an exam certificate but needs to obtain a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. FSC application was emailed during the inspection

46.103

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on hand washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed that the hot water at the handwashing sink exceeded 140 degree F, while the required range is 100–110degree F per department guidelines. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed that the interior surfaces and floor of the food truck is not adequately clean and requires thorough cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed that the ventilation hood system is not operating effectively.

46.614

May 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink. *The person in charge provided soap during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were not observed at the time of inspection. *Three sets of utensils need to be provided.

46.711(a)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food safety certified person was not present at the start of inspection. *Food safety certified person arrived prior to completion of inspection.

46.103

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Missing baffle filter was observed in the hood. New Violation.

46.614

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Holes were observed on the truck floor and wall, which does not prevent the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed water dripping from the waste water tank valve. *The person in charge closed the valve during the inspection, stopping the water from dripping.

46.862

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Serving window without proper protection. -Crack on front windows. New Violation.

46.902

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twin N' Em last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twin N' Em on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twin N' Em?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Twin N' Em.

Has Twin N' Em's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twin N' Em have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Twin N' Em 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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