El Enano Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
61
Score
EL ENANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 4608 Woodland Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a public health inspection on March 9, 2026. This inspection resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 61. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and five minor violations, with notable issues concerning food-contact surfaces, proper date marking, and thermometer accuracy.
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 9, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A clean scoop used for the sour cream was observed stored in standing water, with no record indicating that it would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours. *The person in charge marked the container with the time the scoop was placed in water and the time, four hours later, when the scoop must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
46.713
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food was held longer than 7 days. The following items were found past the 7 day date marking period: diced jalapeños dated 2/2/2026, mixed cooked vegetables, and tinga dated 2/28/2026. *The person in charge discarded all items during the inspection.
46.441(5)(6)
Thermometer provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment were not available or readily accessible in two reach-in refrigerators. *The person in charge provided thermometers for both units during the inspection.
46.562
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean bowls and pans being stored not covered or inverted. *The person in charge stored the pans upside down during the inspection. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lining on a shelf in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans were observed on the floor and not stored elevated on the broom/mop holder. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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