CVS Pharmacy #2159

2318 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, CVS Pharmacy #2159 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the retail area where bags of popcorn, trail mix, and pet food are located. -Dust observed on shelves in the retail area. -Debris and residue observed in the bottom of fridges and freezers in the retail area.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on vent covers in both toilet rooms. -Residue observed around the faucet in one toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: -Trash bags in the trash area were not in a rodent proof container. -Trash observed on the ground in the outdoor trash area.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor in the storage and retail areas.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on shelves in the retail area.

46.981(k)(l)

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: 6 gnawed candies observed on the shelves under the cash registers. Corrective action: The candies were damaged out.

46.201

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and gnawed candies observed on the shelf under the cash registers. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Drinks were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage area. New Violation.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings, peices of candy, and peices of candy wrappers observed on the shelves at the cash register counter. -Dust observed in shelves in the retail area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of one toilet room. -Dust observed on the vent cover in one toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Lid on an overfill trash can in the outdoor trash area can not be closed. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Trash observed on the floor under the stairs in the storage area. New Violation.

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

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Milk spill bottom interior of reach-in retail area New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Lidded trashcans not observed restroom areas New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Unused reach-in refrigeration unit in retail area New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clean dust dirt trash bottom shelves retail area Dirt/debris Steps rear storage New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS Pharmacy #2159 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS Pharmacy #2159 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS Pharmacy #2159?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at CVS Pharmacy #2159.

Has CVS Pharmacy #2159's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS Pharmacy #2159 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS Pharmacy #2159 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 CVS Pharmacy #2159 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS Pharmacy #2159 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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