Horne's Lunch Truck

3101 Ludlow St D, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Horne's Lunch Truck is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Horne's Lunch Truck is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Reach-in refrigerator is being used for dry storage.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer.

46.714

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was not initially available at the hand washing sink. -Hot water was provided during the time of inspection.

46.131

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Observed the food safety certified person cooking and serving foods without hot water readily available for hand washing. New Violation.

46.102

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice feces) observed in the food serving area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Reach-in microwave is being used for dry storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease observed on the exhaust hood filters. -Grease accumulation observed on the exterior of the deep fryer. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation observed at the hand washing sink. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed a chest freezer in the food prep area that is not in use. -Remove New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Horne's Lunch Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Horne's Lunch Truck on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Horne's Lunch Truck?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Horne's Lunch Truck.

Has Horne's Lunch Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Horne's Lunch Truck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Horne's Lunch Truck 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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