Grocery and Juice Bar

3138 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Grocery and Juice Bar has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Grocery and Juice Bar on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Sliced pineapples was held at 62 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Milk and eggs held at 53-55 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. *Milk was discarded during the time of inspection.* New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli meat, cheese, sliced pineapples, sliced lettuce and tomatoes), located in the open display case, 2 reach-in refrigerators) and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.

46.632

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Front door of the food facility observed open and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Drinks is 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: Soda crates being used for elevation and storage. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and ice accumulation present on chest freezers. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed waste water leaking from pipeline in the basement area. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Debris observed along the floor perimeter of the food prep area. -Wet floor observed in the basement area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 2 burnt out light fixtures observed in the rear area near the rear exit door. New Violation.

46.943

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grocery and Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grocery and Juice Bar on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Grocery and Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grocery and Juice Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Grocery and Juice Bar 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.

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