Ava's Farm
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
58
Score
Ava's Farm appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Ava's Farm's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed food employees using the prep sink and 3-bay ware washing sink to wash hands. Sanitarian advised food employees to wash hands at the designated handwashing sink during the inspection. - Soap and paper towels were not available at the designated handwashing sink at time of inspection. Operator replenished handwashing aides during the inspection. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Operator (with valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate) observed performing food prep (parfait cups, deli slice sandwiches) without approval by the Department. Observed facility with valid {3118} food license, rather than a {3120} food license. Corrective action; Operator agreed to discontinue food prep activities until a proper food prep license {3120} is obtained.
46.102
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the rear prep, ware washing, rear storage, and retail areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed a leak from underneath the handwashing sink in the rear prep area. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI chest coolers in the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust and mouse droppings on lower shelving surfaces in the rear prep and retail areas. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Observed dust on the ceiling ventilation cover in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust, debris, and mouse droppings on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the rear prep, ware washing, rear storage, and retail areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Oct 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Foods in the facility (cut fruit, salads) prepared at an unapproved location. New Violation.
46.211
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Flooring in the facility observed with debris and are not clean to sight. Roaches observed on walls/floors of rear storage/warewashing area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (live/dead roaches) activity observed in the rear storage/warewashing area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink without splash guards to prevent splash back from the handwashing sink and 3-bay warewashing sink.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Interior of warewashing sinks observed with dead roaches. Shelving in the rear storage/warewashing area are not clean to sight and touch. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink without a 1-inch air gap.
46.822
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the back prep area and restroom does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. **Paper towels were supplied to both handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. **Sanitarian emailed the person in charge a copy of the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods containing more than one ingredient were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed a case of Gatorade not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink, prep sink and the 3-bay warewashing sink not fully sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (chlorine) to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed restroom door not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed an opening in the ceiling of the back prep area above the shelf area. New Violation.
46.901
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ava's Farm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ava's Farm on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ava's Farm?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ava's Farm.
Has Ava's Farm's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ava's Farm have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ava's Farm 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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