Inglis House
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Inglis House five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Inglis House on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in 1 S area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cabinet door observed off track in 1 N. - Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed on floor and not elevated when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverage was removed from food prep area during the inspection.
46.151(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in the area around the flat grill in the cafeteria.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly in 2 North dining area. Thermometer was replaced during the inspection.
46.561
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bottle with oil content in food prep area was not labeled. New Violation.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
70
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. PIC provided one.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -3S Solarium dish washer marked out of order. -Juicer maker marked out of order New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink observed leaking out water underneath drainage pipe in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Trash can in female restroom observed unlidded. *A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in the ware washing floor area, behind and under the flat grill in the employee cafeteria.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Dec 26, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Beverages were removed during the inspection.
46.151(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee perfume observed on food prep counter in main kitchen area. Perfume was removed during the inspection.
46.1029
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Rusted spout on hand wash sink in food prep area. - Defective slicer observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light observed inside beverage juice reach in main kitchen area. New Violation.
46.943
67
May 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not immediately available at hand sink near in the main kitchen dish area. Hot water restored.
46.131
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. (2 North)
46.731
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage container was not labeled with the name of the food item. New Violation.
46.282
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum trays were not stored face down in the storage room. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The cold buffet in the employee cafeteria was initially measuring at 49 degrees F, however food temperatures fell into satisfactory range with additional time. Please monitor this machine to ensure no future problems. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device was not observed on the water line to the ice machine. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inglis House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inglis House on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inglis House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Inglis House.
Has Inglis House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Inglis House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Inglis House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Inglis House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Inglis House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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