Asante African Market
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2023, Asante African Market has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “certification by accredited program” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Asante African Market's 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Four severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in front retail area. *Person in charge removed dented items from shelving unit.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Miscellaneous items observed on the bandsaw in the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.301
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that palm oil is from an approved source. *Food facility should cease selling palm oil until adequate invoices are provided. New Violation.
46.211
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: No sanitizer observed in the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. * A serve save was observed upon initial arrival and the City of Philadelphia food safety certified person arrived 25 minutes after the start of inspection: Emailed PIC a copy of the FSC application.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Fly observed in the front service area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF approved microwave (Panasonic) observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.673
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in all of the facilities chest freezer units. -Food debris observed in all of the refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed under the handwash sink in ware wash area. New Violation.
46.822
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outdoor garbage can was not observed enclosed during time of inspection. New Violation.
46.886
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged floors observed throughout the facilty. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inoperable lighting observed in front service area reach in refridgeration unit. New Violation.
46.943
32
Apr 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Person of charge showed receipt of City of Philadelphia food safety certificate.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF approved microwave (Panasonic) observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in all of the facilities chest freezer units. -Food debris observed in all of the refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom. -Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall. -Broken floor tiles observed in the facilities restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Clutter observed in the facilities basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Flickering light observed in the back of the retail facility. New Violation.
46.943
64
Mar 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certification only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia's food safety certificate. *Application issued on 3-11-25.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Drying mop observed not stored and elevated in basement entrance area.
46.981(f)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Kickplate not present on the front service area reach in refrigeration unit.
46.544(a)-(d)
78
Jan 29, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink inside the restroom area.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certification only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia's food safety certificate. *Application issued on 1-29-25. New Violation.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The food in the bulk containers were not labeled with their common use names. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement).
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth observed on kitchen surface area. **(d) General cleanliness. Wet wiping cloths used with a freshly made sanitizing solution and dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Kickplate not present on the front service area reach in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.544(a)-(d)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed in one of the chest freezer near the entrance.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom. -Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall. -Clutter located in toilet room -Does not allow for proper cleaning method.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Drying mop observed not stored and elevated in basement entrance area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
55
Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 9/14/2023.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps between the wall and the rear exit door (in front of the steps toward the basement). New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - One loose light in the retail area. - Missing kickplate observed on reach-in freezer unit in the retail area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed in one of the chest freezer near the entrance.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The door and the inside walls are in need of cleaning in the employee's restroom. -Cracked caulking observed around the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area. -Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area and ware washing area
46.921
70
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies in the warewashing area and house flies in the basement area) observed during inspection. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Missing kickplates observed on reach-in freezer units in the retail area. -Loose rubber door gaskets /damaged lids observed on the two chest freezers in the basement area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust observed on the outer surfaces of several chest freezers in the basement. -Residue observed on the bottom shelves in the reach-in freezers in the retail area. - Dusty and soiled gaskets on reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators retail area. - Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer with eggplants. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Missing ceiling tiles observed in the bathroom. -Cracked caulking observed on the bathroom sink which was not properly sealed to the adjoining wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. -Gaps in the ceiling observed in the retail area and basement area. -Missing ceiling tiles observed in the retail area and basement area -Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area. New Violation.
46.921
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asante African Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asante African Market on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asante African Market?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Asante African Market.
Has Asante African Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Asante African Market have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asante African Market 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.
How often is Asante African Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asante African Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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