House of Kosher
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
45
Score
House of Kosher appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
House of Kosher's latest score of 45 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sink in meat department observed with debris. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, fish.
46.281
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in storage area. **person in charge took corrective action.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following was observed: - Open display case not operational - 1 not in use reach in refrigerator - Ice machine not operational
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Aluminum foil being used to cover the cooking equipment in the kitchen preparation area. -Debris observed on the floor surfaces of walk in units. -Grease accumulation observed on cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty cover vents observed in men and women's restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Mop sink has old residue inside New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 7 lights out in total under all the hoods in the kitchen and the sushi area New Violation.
46.943
45
Oct 30, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces in the prep area. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during inspection.
46.731
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients(rice) in the prep area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Plastic crates used for food elevation in the walk-in coolers.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler prep area. - Cover vent observed with dust accumulation inside the reach-in refrigerator (front pizza area). New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed on the floor and not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available in the pizza are. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Boxes with food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler rear area.
46.321
67
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - The hot water at the hand wash sink in the sushi area measured at 83 degrees F. **PIC was instructed to temporarily mark handwashing sink sushi area out of service and to utilize other handwashing sink that reaches peak demand until serviced by maintenance.
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - No dates on several cooked food and sliced vegetables in the service area and sushi area. PIC took corrective action and provided dates for all the food during inspection. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - The can openers (2) had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - The meat slicer observed with food residue and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. The PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer and can openers during inspection.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies in the service area and fruit flies in the kitchen and ware washing area) observed during inspection. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Boxes with food observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foils wrapped over shelving in sushi area. New Violation.
46.522
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water does not reach peak demand at one handwashing sink in the sushi area. Hot water observed at 83 degrees F. **PIC was instructed to temporarily mark handwashing sink sushi area out of service and to utilize other handwashing sink that reaches peak demand until serviced by maintenance. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - A hot water faucet handle needs adjustment in the female restroom. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Cover ventilations observed with dust accumulation in the female restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Grease and food debris observed on the floor in the cooking area. - Food debris observed on the floor in the sushi area. - Pool of water observed on the floor in the coolers area (storage) and in the butcher area. - Floor drains are in need of cleaning in the prep area/ ware washing area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Two lights out under the exhaust hood kitchen area. PIC took corrective action and provided two new light during inspection.
46.943
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Kosher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Kosher on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Kosher?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at House of Kosher.
Has House of Kosher's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Kosher have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at House of Kosher 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.
How often is House of Kosher inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Kosher is inspected around two times per year on average.
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