Falafel Time
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Falafel Time three times, with records going back to 2023. Falafel Time was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Falafel Time is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The 3-basin sink has 90 degree corners and not easily cleanable. It is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Unused equipment observed in basement. -Garbage grinder observed on wall handwash sink. -Under-counter refrigerator observed used for storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and residue observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezers.
46.714
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various salads, and cut lettuce was held between 49 and 60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action was taken and salad that was observed at 60 degree F was discarded. Salads in cold hold unit were relocated to another refrigerator to bring food temperatures down and cold preparation refrigerator was turned down. Cold hold unit reached proper temperatures before end of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in food preparation area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action was taken and bottle was labeled.
46.1002
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and residue observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet room fixtures were not clean on sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease observed on floor surfaces under and behind cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged baklava is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
50
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice was held at 126 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and reheated rice to proper temperature.
46.385(a)(1)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in food preparation area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in Charge took corrective action and labeled bottle.
46.1002
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged baklava is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in warewash area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Person in Charge took corrective action and removed flypaper.
46.922(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The 3-basin sink has 90 degree corners and not easily cleanable. It is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Domestic microwave and pressure cooker observed is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Unused equipment observed in basement. -Under-counter refrigerator observed used for storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and residue observed on sides of cooking equipment. -Food residue and food debris observed on exterior of food containers. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dust observed in vent cover. -Toilet room fixtures were not clean on sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on floor in food preparation area. -Stains observed on ceiling tiles above food preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel Time last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel Time on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel Time?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Falafel Time.
Has Falafel Time's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel Time have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falafel Time means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Falafel Time inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel Time is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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