Fans Deli

6905 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Uncovered salami, cheese, and bacon observed inside the closed display case unit. PIC covered the food during inspection.

46.301

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (lunch meat and cheese), located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. PIC dated all the food from the cold display case and under-counter refrigerator during inspection.

46.385(b)

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 more than 400 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. PIC adjusted the sanitizer concentration during inspection.

46.731

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code for hot holding temperature and five food reportable borne illnesses. PIC review with the person in charge the hot holding temperatures and five reportable food borne illnesses.

46.102

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: -Missing the drain boars in the ware washing area. New Violation.

46.613

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Rusty shelving observed in the reach-in refrigerator cooking area. -Stains, debris, and ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer cashier area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and residue observed on the floor in the basement area.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Missing cover light in the retail area. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available in several reach-in refrigerators retail area.

46.561

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Sticky fly strip for observed in top of the three bay sink. PIC removed the sticky fly strip during inspection.

46.922(c)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Boxes with vegetables observed on the floor in the ware washing area.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: -Cutting board surface of cold prep unit is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.

46.672

Feb 9, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Residue observed in all 3 bays sink. PIC clean the 3 bay sink before sanitization.

46.731

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the retail area.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: -Aluminum foil being used as liner in the cooking area. -Row wood shelving observed in the basement area.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Food debris and rust observed in the reach-in refrigerator kitchen area.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: - Gaps observed in the ceiling tiles restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Small holes observed in the wall in the ware washing area. - Cracked floor tiles in the retail area.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One light out under the exhaust hood.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fans Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fans Deli on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fans Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fans Deli.

Has Fans Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fans Deli have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fans Deli 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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