Fink's
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
26
Score
Inspectors have visited Fink's three times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
3
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Unwashed bag with spinach observed in the cold prep unit. PIC stated that spinach is pre-washed by the provider. No proof of pre-washed spinach observed during inspection. New Violation.
46.281
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A coffee cup observed on the prep table during inspection. PIC removed the coffee cup from prep table during inspection.
46.151(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: -Observed half bag of spoiled spinach in the cold prep unit. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to discharged the spinach bag. New Violation.
46.201
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: No dates observed on the lunch meat, chesses, sausage, and prep salads in the facility. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for the food. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ServSafe certification only. Application for City of Philadelphia food safety certification e-mailed on 8/27/2025.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was more than 400 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. PIC adjusted the sanitizer solution by the end of inspection.
46.676(d)(e)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed inside the reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water not under pressure during inspection at the 3 compartment sink. Observed only sprayer at the 3 compartment sink faucet. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Damaged floor observed in the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on the floor in the prep area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Employee personal belongings observed on the pasta container in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(j)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient (pasta) storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Flies (house) activity observed in the facility during inspection. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing net or hat during cooking. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Raw vegetable (spinach) used as ingredients in a ready to eat food is not washed to remove soil or other contaminants prior to use. New Violation.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food contact surface of one cold prep unit is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.672
26
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Damaged seal observed between the 3 bay sink and the wall. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Static dust accumulation present on wall mounted fan in ware washing area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
86
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed steak rolls stored in a non food grade bags. **Items were removed into a brown bag.
46.201
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Probe thermometer not registering reading. Replace battery New Violation.
46.561
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Paring knives stored on the ledge of the hand wash sink are not protected from contamination. Store in an area that is not subject to splash from the hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single use party trays in side storage area and aluminum chafing pans in the basement area stored with the food contact surface up. Invert trays & pans. New Violation.
46.774
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observe grease accumulation on the flat top, grill, and fryers in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet bowl needs cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Grease residues on floor in between cooking equipment -General cleaning needed throughout facility; pantry, floor/wall surfaces, and in the basement storage area. -Debris/ residue accumulation observed along floor perimeters in the warewashing area under sinks and around grease trap. -Dust accumulation was observed on fan located above air drying rack in rear kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fink's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fink's on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fink's?
Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fink's.
Has Fink's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fink's have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fink's 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.
How often is Fink's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fink's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants