Hart of Catering
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Hart of Catering has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
Hart of Catering's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: A handwash sink was not observed at warewash area. New Violation.
46.823(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in-cooler. New Violation.
46.281
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates observed being used to elevate food off the ground is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezer and on walk-in freezer fans. -Dust and grimes observed on electrical conduit in food preparation area. - New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A lidded trash can was not observed to properly dispose of feminine hygiene products. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and grease observed on the floor in kitchen. -Accumulation of grease observed on wall surfaces around panini press.-Black residue observed on wall by garbage grinder in warewash area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Ice was burned and surfaces were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Hamilton beach freezer used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Domestic refrigerator observed under POS counter is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Splash guard was not observed between mop sink and storage shelving. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and grease observed on the floor in kitchen. -Residue observed on walls by kitchen coffee makers. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigerators. New Violation.
46.632
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided soap.
46.981(h)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Expired orange juice observed in walk-in cooler. See discard list. New Violation.
46.201
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the cold preparation unit. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was held between 57-60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pre-packaged potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility (soups, salad dressings) and held for more than 48 hours, located in the open case and reach in refrigerator, was not date marked. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.
46.441(5)(6)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Person in Charge took corrective action and burned ice, washed rinsed and sanitized surfaces. New Violation.
46.712
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service articles were stored on ground and not elevated at least 6 inches from ground. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood shelving observed under POS counter, is not smooth and easily cleanable, being used to support equipment. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mice droppings observed in basement storage shelving. Clean and sanitize where needed. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.921
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in open case refrigerator and cold preparation units. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the basement storage area and corners of food preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Dry pantry observed under a sewer line that is not shielded to intercept potential drips. New Violation.
46.321
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hart of Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hart of Catering on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hart of Catering?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hart of Catering.
Has Hart of Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hart of Catering have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hart of Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hart of Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hart of Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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