Garces Trading Company

2929 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Other

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris and grime observed in the floor sink located in the kitchen on the main level.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Pooled water on the floor in the ice machine area.

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

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

Inspector notes: -one under counter refrigerator not in use in the basement area. -Ice machine in the basement is leaking water.

46.671

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. -The rinse temperature was 156 degrees F; according to the data plate the rinse temperature must be 180 degrees F. As corrective action the 3 compartment warewashing sink will be used until the warewashing machine is working properly.

46.674(d)(e)

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: Debris on the floor in the beer walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation at both toilet room handwashing sinks. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The left automatic sink in the men's toilet room is not currently operating. -A work order was put in during the time of inspection. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garces Trading Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garces Trading Company on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garces Trading Company?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garces Trading Company.

Has Garces Trading Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garces Trading Company have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garces Trading Company 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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