CVS Pharmacy #2255
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, CVS Pharmacy #2255 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gaps underneath the receiving door in the back storage area, the coded door leading to the back restrooms, and at the pharmacy's break room.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed back stock storage shelves containing beverages made of absorbent, unsmooth material. - Observed bottom chip shelf containing family sized lay's lined with cardboard at the front of house check-out area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed stains on the beverages shelves in back stock storage area.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of boxes around the dumpster ground instead of inside the unit.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall behind the shelving unit in the back storage area where bounty paper towels are located.
46.921
78
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: - Dented canned item (Progresso soup) observed on the retail floor. - Observed two cartons of shamrock whole milk expired in the reach-in refrigeration unit on the retail floor. - Visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods (chewed Well Market popcorn from mice) in the back storage area. **The dented canned item was removed from the retail area to be damaged out at the time of the inspection. **The expired milk was removed from the refrigeration unit at the time of the inspection.
46.201
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed Sargento Balance Breaks containing cheese bites were not clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded in the reach-in refrigeration unit on the retail floor.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mice) activity (torn/chewed Well Market popcorn) observed in the back storage area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach-in refrigeration unit between the freezer and soda refrigerator inoperable.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed stains on the beverages shelves in back stock storage area.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of boxes around the dumpster instead of inside.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dust, debris, and fallen products under the shelving units in the back stock storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Perishable prepackaged foods (Sargento Breaks) were observed without the expiration, sell by, or consume by date on the packaging.
46.422
55
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Sargento Balance Breaks, Ritz to-go snack, and a Bolthouse Farm Smoothie not clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded in the reach-in refrigeration unit on the retail floor. **Items were removed from the refrigeration unit at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Severely dented canned item (Progresso soup) observed on the retail floor. - Observed four gallons of 2% milk expired in the reach-in refrigeration unit on the retail floor. **The dented canned item was removed from the retail area to be damaged out at the time of the inspection. **The expired milk was removed from the refrigeration unit at the time of the inspection.
46.201
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Perishable prepackaged foods were observed without the expiration, sell by, or consume by date on the packaging. **The effected items were removed from the retail floor at the time of the inspection.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Live rodent observed emerging from around the sensitive information bins and running out to the sales floor at the time of the inspection; visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the back area next to pharmacy. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back stock storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the Gatorade & Cola reach-in refrigerators not properly working to keep items at a temperature of 41 F degrees or lower. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed an accumulation of build up spilled milk on the bottom shelf of the reach-in milk refrigerator. - Observed stains on the beverages shelves in back stock storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the trash can in the back break room overflowing with food debris. **The PIC removed the trash at the time of the inspection.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed an accumulation of dust, debris, and fallen products under the shelving units in the back stock storage area. - Observed food debris and crumbs on the floor of the back break room area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
52
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gap underneath the receiving door in the back storage area. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed absorbent material on the shelving unit containing food and beverages in the back storage area.
46.521
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Toilet rooms observed with receptacles overflowing with paper towels. - Observed dust accumulation on the vents.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust and fallen products under the shelving units in the back storage area. - Observed one of the rollable carts with an employee's open drink in the back storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Employees could not follow proper handwashing procedure, due to lack of warm/hot water in 1 restroom. New Violation.
46.132
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One dented 12oz can of Nestle condensed milk observed in retail area: PIC removed from sale to discard.
46.201
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the side stockroom: dark colored mouse feces observed on the floor in stockroom (southeast facing side). New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces: dusty fanguards observed in soda and Gatorade refrigerators; older mouse feces observed on plastic food storage carts in stockroom (carts labeled "cookies/snacks" and "cereal"). New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water lacks in 1 restroom. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Lidded waste container lacks in staff restroom (for disposal of feminine hygiene products).
46.882(b)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster observed with open sides does not prevent attraction of insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises: (cleaning)- water-stained ceiling tile in retail aisles 3 & 4.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was CVS Pharmacy #2255 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at CVS Pharmacy #2255 on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at CVS Pharmacy #2255?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at CVS Pharmacy #2255.
Has CVS Pharmacy #2255's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at CVS Pharmacy #2255 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at CVS Pharmacy #2255 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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