CVS Pharmacy

259 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

CVS Pharmacy has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food boxes and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the rear storage and retail areas.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Interior floor and wall surfaces of the walk-in cooler needs cleaning. Interior surfaces of the reach-in freezers needs cleaning. Dust and food debris observed on the retail shelves.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dust observed on ventilation covers at the ceiling of both toilet rooms.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Baseboard coving is not properly sealed onto the wall behind the reach-in refrigerator with nutritional supplements. New Violation.

46.921

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the rear storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food boxes and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Interior floor and wall surfaces of the walk-in cooler needs cleaning. Interior surfaces of the reach-in freezer needs cleaning. Grime observed on the beverage racks inside the walk-in cooler. Water fountains (2) in the hallway near toilet rooms are not clean. Dust and debris observed on the retail shelves. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Hole from water leak observed at the ceiling of the toilet room. Loose faucet observed inside Men's room. Dust observed on ventilation cover at the ceiling of toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor surface cleaning is needed in the rear storage area due to dust, debris, and mouse feces. Mouse feces and dust accumulations observed on window sill. New Violation.

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

Jun 7, 2023

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the window ledge on the Market street side, on retail shelf (aisle 2), and on the floor surfaces of the retail and the rear storage/refuse areas.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food boxes and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the rear storage area.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Interior floor and wall surfaces of the walk-in cooler need cleaning. Grime observed on the beverage racks inside the walk-in cooler. Water fountains (2) in hallway near toilet rooms are not clean. Dust and food debris observed on retail shelves.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room floor surface cleaning is needed. Dust observed on ventilation cover inside the toilet room.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trash, dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor surfaces of the rear refuse areas. Dumpster lids were missing and overflowing.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor surface cleaning is needed in the rear storage area due to dust, trash, debris, and mouse feces.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS Pharmacy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS Pharmacy on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS Pharmacy?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at CVS Pharmacy.

Has CVS Pharmacy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS Pharmacy 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 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 inspected?

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

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