Best Fresh Fish Market

2560 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Best Fresh Fish Market has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. 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 six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Best Fresh Fish Market on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: A bag of fish was observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.

46.825(a)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Repackaged commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the closed display case (salads), was not marked with the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Employee cell pone observed laying on a food prep surface. New Violation.

46.1029

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.

46.151(a)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged (seafood salad, macaroni salad) food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.

46.422

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of dead fly observed in the closed display case area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: - Non-NSF/ANSI approved chest freezers observed in basement. - Non-NSF/ANSI approved NIJA coffee pot observed. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved drying rack above the 3-bay warewash sink. - Defective closed display case observed. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Closed display case observed with dead fly and a colored residue. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed. New Violation.

46.714

Sep 23, 2024

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticide (fly raid) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, on the shelf underneath the counter containing the seasonings. **The can of fly raid was discarded at the time of the reinspection.

46.1026

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of seasonings underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink. **Person in charge relocated the containers of seasoning at the time of the reinspection.

46.281

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (seasonings) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.282

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

Inspector notes: - Non-NSF/ANSI approved chest freezers observed in basement. - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved drying rack above the 3-bay warewash sink.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed restroom door not self-closing.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and a dustpan idle on the floor laying against the front window instead of being elevated or hung to prevent insect harborage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink at the display area was blocked by a container of thawing shrimp and not accessible at all times for employee use. **The container of shrimp was relocated at the time of the inspection.

46.825(a)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed a leaking pipe underneath the 3-bay compartment sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed restroom door not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: - 2 unused/defective freezer chests observed in basement - Observed non-NSF/ANSI approved drying rack above the 3-bay warewash sink.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Fresh Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Fresh Fish Market on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Fresh Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Fresh Fish Market.

Has Best Fresh Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best Fresh Fish Market have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Best Fresh Fish 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 Best Fresh Fish Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Fresh Fish Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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