J & J Restaurant

5513 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

American

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

High Risk

J & J Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 31, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper date marking & disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the Reach in refrigerator, was not date marked.

46.385(b)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. The person in-charge was instructed to take immediate corrective action. New Violation.

46.825(a)

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

Inspector notes: -Refrigerator, garbage grinder and food warmer, were observed to be inoperable. -Improper use of two outdoor grills was observed within the facility. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed that the surfaces of cooking equipment and pans had grease and soil accumulations. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed the facility lacks utility sink. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Unlidded trash was observed in the food prep area.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed maintenance tools such as brooms, dust pan and mops were storedon the floor. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on stove and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the Reach in freezer, was not date marked. New Violation.

46.385(b)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Observed the facility front door was widely opened. Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, flies, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on stove and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: -Refrigerator observed missing gasket covering. -Refrigerator observed inoperable. -food warmer observed inoperable. *The premises of a food facility shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, and litter. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on the Cooking equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet fixtures and floor observed unclean to sight. *The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Unlidded trash was observed in the food prep area.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed in the entire facility. *The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J & J Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J & J Restaurant on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J & J Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J & J Restaurant.

Has J & J Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & J Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at J & J Restaurant 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Bartram's Garden

5400 Lindbergh Blvd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

58th St Food Market

1801 S 58Th St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Altagracia Grocery Store

1332 S 54Th St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Philadelphia → American restaurants in Philadelphia