CVS #8984

6701 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at CVS #8984 stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

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

CVS #8984 scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen popsicles and ice cream bars encased in ice inside freezer unit from a potential leak inside reachin freezer. -

46.201

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

Inspector notes: Observed rusted shelving units in rear stock room New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -retail food storage shelving units observed in need of cleaning where snack bags are located -flooring in walkin refrigerator unit observed in need of cleaning -snack food retail shelving units near front of facility observed in need of cleaning New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Observed debris and rubbish under shelving on flooring in rear stock room including food storage area on 2nd floor -Flooring surrounding mopsink needs cleaning -Unused chairs, rack shelving, and boxes observed in 2nd floor stock room. Remove for easy cleaning and inspection New Violation.

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

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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

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

Inspector notes: Soda crates observed used as elevation inside walkin refrigerator New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -retail food storage shelving units observed in need of cleaning where snack bags are located -flooring if walkin refrigerator unit observed with debris -fan guards observed with heavy dust accumulation New Violation.

46.714

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a dented can of formula on shelving in retail area.

46.201

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail storage area and walkin unit. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Unfinished racks observed used as elevation for food/beverage items in storage rooms. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -retail food storage shelving units observed in need of cleaning -flooring if walkin refrigerator unit observed with debris -fan guards observed with heavy dust accumulation New Violation.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light observed out inside walkin unit New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS #8984 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS #8984 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS #8984?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at CVS #8984.

Has CVS #8984's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS #8984 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at CVS #8984 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is CVS #8984 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS #8984 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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