El Paisano Supermarket
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
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Score
El Paisano Supermarket has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Egg salad and 2oz ramekins of sauces in the cold buffet unit were held at 49.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Sauces were relocated to an undercounter refrigerator. Establishment will utilize time in lieu of temperature for egg salad if they continue to use the unit.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No splashguard observed between the handwash and food preparation sinks in the basement prep area. **Temporary splashguard installed during the inspection.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional tablets were added to the QAC sanitizer solution. New reading of 200ppm.
46.731
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. **Application emailed.
46.103
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The indirect drain of the food preparation sink in the basement does not have an air gap of at least 1 inch. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door in the basement does not have a self-closing door. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One nonoperational light bulb observed under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on a table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board in the meat prep area observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (QAC) to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paisano Supermarket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paisano Supermarket on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Paisano Supermarket means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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