Garden Court Eatery

4725 Pine St B, Philadelphia, PA 19143

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Garden Court Eatery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Inadequate air gap is not provided for the ice machine and espresso machine waste drain connections. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Wall/floor juncture cove base finishes are not in good repair under cooking line. New Violation.

46.921

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Approved thermometer is not provided for the under-counter refrigeration units. New Violation.

46.632

May 17, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meats, turkey bacon, salmon fish, hotdog and chicken salad opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case and under counter refrigerator and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked the food items.

46.385(b)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.772

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil(scoop) in the bulk container of rice and flour observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: The microwave in the food prep area is non ANSI/NSF approved.

46.673

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Accumulation of grease observed on the cooking equipment. -An accumulation of residues observed on the interior and exterior of reach in refrigerators, freezers, under counter units, and cold prep unit.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak observed beneath the 3 basin sink.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The Restrooms are unclean to sight and touch. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: An idle mop observed stored in a bucket and not hung properly for air drying. *After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. *Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Court Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Court Eatery on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Garden Court Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garden Court Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garden Court Eatery 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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