Falafel House

305 N 33Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the hand washing sinks in the food prep and toilet room areas. -Napkins were provided.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Food safety certified person has an expired food safety certificate. -Provide a valid food safety certificate ASAP. New Violation.

46.101

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ Domestic equipment observed: chest freezer and water kettle. Grill is not in use. Coca Cola refrigerator is not in use. New Violation.

46.671

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash piled up along the back of the building and on top of the oil drum. New Violation.

46.884

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ortho Home Defense container observed on shelf in the food prep area. Note: Item was removed during time of inspection.

46.1026

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Establishment has no sanitizer to properly clean cooking equipment. Note: Facility uses all disposable plates and utensils for customers. New Violation.

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. Note: Application emailed.

46.103

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Food processor, blender, and deep freezers observed in the food prep and hookah areas are not NSF/ANSI approved. Missing socket cover observed over grinder sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grime and rust observed on handsink faucet in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Floors and toilet observed in need of cleaning in the toilet room. Seal hole in floor next to the toilet. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged/missing floor tiles observed in the food prep area. Repair wall behind the deep freezer in the food prep area. Repair wall in the seating area under the AC unit. Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the hookah area. Seal all holes where needed throughout the establishment. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Low light intensity observed in the dining area. Burnt out light observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mice feces observed on floors in the hookah area, seating area, and under the warewashing sink. Mice feces observed on shelf under the griddle. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the warewashing sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falafel House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falafel House on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falafel House?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Falafel House.

Has Falafel House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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