Ponto Express Lunch

7001 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
Catering
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Ponto Express Lunch is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water observed on the mobile unit. Hot water was observed at 77.1 degrees F. PIC adjusted tank. Hot water is now restored.
46.132
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Mobile unit lacks vendor commissary form. New Violation.
46.211
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (sugarcane juice) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Front door observed opened. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed being used as a floor liner. New Violation.
46.522
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponto Express Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ponto Express Lunch on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Ponto Express Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ponto Express Lunch have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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