El Fuerte
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
El Fuerte, located at 1412 S 5Th St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 14, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation and five minor violations. Among the notable findings, toxic substances were properly identified, stored, and used, and food and non-food contact surfaces were cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution being used in excess of 100 ppm on food contact surfaces. **Water added to sanitizer solution. New reading of 100 ppm.
46.1024
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Galvanized/copper hood is not NSF/ANSI approved. Variance submitted.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezer.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door in the basement is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the floor in the kitchen and basement; relocate to an elevated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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