Fox Gas

3281 Fox St, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Fox Gas has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Drinks are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Inoperable walk-in unit being used as storage in rear storage area past operating walk-in cooler. - Inoperable reach-in unit in the retail area. - Inoperable hot holding unit in the retail area. - Non NSF/ANSI microwave (staff only)
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris and drinks along the floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Unsealed gaps and holes in the warewashing, retail, utility room. - Hole in wall surface in side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Missing ceiling tiles in utility room and side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Damaged ceiling tiles in the retail areas. - Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep and retail area.
46.901
82
Feb 13, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris and residue along the floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Unsealed gaps and holes in the warewashing, retail, utility room. - Hole in wall surface in side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Missing ceiling tiles in utility room and side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in the food prep and retail areas. - Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep and retail area.
46.901
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the restroom area is not properly sealed to the wall surface. New Violation.
46.652
86
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Inoperable walk-in unit being used as storage in rear storage area past operating walk-in cooler. -Inoperable reach-in unit in the retail area. -Inoperable hot holding unit in the retail area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No toilet tissue observed in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.942(b)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpsters observed open. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Unsealed gaps and holes in the warewashing, retail, utility room. - Hole in wall surface in side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Missing ceiling tiles in utility room and side storage room through walk-in cooler. - Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in the food prep and retail areas. - Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep and retail area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.943
78
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue observed in the handwash sink in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and warewashing areas. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave -Inoperable equipment: Hot holding unit, exhaust hood, reach-in unit, walk-in unit being used as storage, inoperable chest freezer New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice accumulation on internal surface of chest freezer in the retail area. -Residue and debris along floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Faucet observed leaking at handwash sink in warewashing area. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Static dust on shelving in the retail area. -Debris, cardboard along floor perimeter in the side storage room through the walk-in cooler. -Food under shelving in the retail area. -debris and trash along floor perimeter of retail area. -Clutter and unnecessary items in a room within the utility closet. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the retail area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fox Gas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fox Gas on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fox Gas?

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

Has Fox Gas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fox Gas 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 Fox Gas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fox Gas is inspected around two times per year on average.