Fronterizo Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
21
Score
Fronterizo Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 20 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 20 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing Facilities: - Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and warewash areas. - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and warewash areas. **Items were provided during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (mayonnaise based sauces) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
46.385(c)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: No splashguard observed between the 'wash' bay/drainboard of the 3-compartment sink and the food preparation sink.
46.301
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Prepared beverages for sale in the retail reach-in are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. **Slicer was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
46.712
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under the side door. Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in the warewash area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Blenders and chest freezers are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed along lower shelving in the kitchen and warewash areas. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Cold water was not available at the handwash sink in the warewash area.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing Facilities: - Leak observed from the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. - Cold water faucet at the handwash sink in the warewash area is not operational at the time of the inspection.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the storage closet; relocate to an elevated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. **Employee health policy reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.111(a)
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a case of moldy tomatoes in the walk-in cooler. **Food was disposed of during the inspection.
46.201
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage. **Can of Raid was disposed of during the inspection; proper pesticide usage reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.1026
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. **Emailed the application for the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles in the rear warewashing area.
46.901
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed refuse bins with lids open; not inaccessible to insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded receptacle observed in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice and food debris on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers in the basement.
46.714
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Rusted shelving observed in the walk-in cooler. - Raw, unfinished wood is being used for shelving in the basement. New Violation.
46.522
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fronterizo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fronterizo Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fronterizo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fronterizo Restaurant.
Has Fronterizo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fronterizo Restaurant have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fronterizo Restaurant 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 Fronterizo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fronterizo Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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