El Fuerte Grocery and Deli
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, El Fuerte Grocery and Deli has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting El Fuerte Grocery and Deli on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Corrective action: Person in charge arrived with in 10 mins of start of inspection.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic Chest freezer and microwave oven observed. -Soda creates used for elevation of food in food prep area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on chest freezer in kitchen area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not shelf closing in basement area.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed sitting on floor and not properly hanging when not in use.
46.981(f)
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Feb 20, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (cheese), located in the undercounter refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC datemarked cheese at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by chemicals, sponge, spray bottles, and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: PIC relocated blocked items at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot or cold water provided at hand washing sink in food prep area to wash hands at time of inspection. *Hot and cold water was restored at time of inspection.
46.132
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard used as liner in retail area. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on chest freezer in kitchen and POS area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not shelf closing in basement area. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed sitting on floor and not properly hanging when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
50
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. Person in charge provided single used paper towels. corrected on site
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Person in charge cleaned the meat slicer at the time of inspection.
46.712
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on three compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic NON-NSF/ANSI Microwave observed. New Violation.
46.673
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulation observed on cooking equipment in prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed sitting in bucket and not properly hanging. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. -Dusty vent observed in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Fuerte Grocery and Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Fuerte Grocery and Deli on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Fuerte Grocery and Deli?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Fuerte Grocery and Deli.
Has El Fuerte Grocery and Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Fuerte Grocery and Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Fuerte Grocery and Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Fuerte Grocery and Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Fuerte Grocery and Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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