Fd Grill

2501 S Hobson St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

American

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Fd Grill has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Jul 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 3, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A prep sink is not present for the washing of produce. All produce must be purchased prewashed. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Gaps between surfaces on the lower wall and floor surfaces in the prep and warewash areas. -Damaged coving surface in the warewash area. -Unfinished basement with damaged surfaces. -Debris and dust on basement stairs. -Taped wall in the front self service area behind the chest freezer. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The GEM refrigerator is lacking a light. New Violation.

46.943

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

Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -The Snapple refrigerator has an ambiant air temperature of 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F. No potentially hazardous foods were stored in this unit. -The Kitchen-Aire exhaust hood over the griddle is not commercial and does not cover the entire griddle. Note: A variance has been granted for at least two years to replace this exhaust hood with a commercial exhaust hood. -The deli display case refrigerator, the True refrigerator, and the seating area closed display case are not in use at this time. -An under counter refrigerator in the prep area is inoperable and used for other storage. -Non-commercial drain rack over the 3 basin sink. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dirty handsink in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

May 27, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: * Food (sliced vegetables) was held at 71 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility. House fly was observed in the front and rear area. Fresh mouse droppings were observed under the 3-compartment sink area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Apr 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the toilet room area. They were provided during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -The Kitchen-Aire exhaust hood over the griddle is not commercial and does not cover the entire griddle. -Kenmore Household chest freezer in the front retail area with a Kelvinator commercial tag on the front. -The deli display case refrigerator is not operating properly and is not in use at this time. -A large commercial refrigerator without doors is not in use at this time in the rear seating area. -An under counter refrigerator in the prep area is inoperable and used for other storage. -Non-commercial Power XL electric pot in the prep area. -Non-commercial drain rack and a wood shelf over the 3 basin sink.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Tea leaves in the handsink basin. -Rust on the outer surfaces of the 3 bay sink.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A pipe located at the basement ceiling is leaking onto the floor near the handsink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Tea leaves observed on the floor perimeter below the coffee/tea service area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The GEM refrigerator is lacking a light. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fd Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fd Grill on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fd Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fd Grill.

Has Fd Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fd Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fd Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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