C & S Deli

1346 N 52Nd St 1, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Other

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, C & S Deli has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. C & S Deli was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting C & S Deli on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Stove top needs cleaning. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed under the deep fryer. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights in the basement are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Aug 6, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Wooden shelves in the front check out area are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the storage area and 2nd floor dining area. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No ventilation inside of the toilet room. Bathroom window does not open. New Violation.

46.944

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No running hot water available at handwash sink in the toilet room located upstairs near the dinning area. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the throughout. New Violation.

46.1021

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed establishment storing personal food items with food items designated to prep/sell to public consumers. New Violation.

46.963

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Observed an unapproved insect control device(i.e. fly swatter) located in food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.922(c)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Inoperable exhaust hood and cold prep unit in the food prep area. -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer. - New Violation.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: No running hot water available at handwash sink in the toilet room located upstairs near the dinning area. New Violation.

46.805

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Domestic insect sprays (ortho, ant killer, etc.) were seen inside the kitchen. Only a licensed exterminator is permitted to use poisons inside a restaurant. Removed.

46.1022

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Owners personal food was stored on top of a case of beer in the walk-in cooler. Moved.

46.151(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was C & S Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at C & S Deli on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has C & S Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at C & S Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at C & S Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is C & S Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, C & S Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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