J & R Grocery
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
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Score
J & R Grocery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting J & R Grocery on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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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
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep/ ware washing area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed 36 expired baby foods and 4 expired Gerber juices on the retail shelf. -All of the expired foods were removed. Observed price stickers covering the sell by date on the expired foods. New Violation.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Deli meats and sliced tomatoes observed in the closed display case and cold prep unit were held between 45-55 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -The ambient temp of the closed display case was 49 degrees F. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed deli meats and cheeses, ready-to-eat food, located in the closed display case, were not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles (cleaning supplies) stored on the ledge of the hand washing sink. New Violation.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food employee washing the food slicer with a dishcloth and water only. -All food prep surfaces Must be cleaned with a food grade sanitizer. New Violation.
46.731
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters in the basement. Floor perimeters in the food prep area are in need of cleaning due to debris observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed coffee spoon stored in stagnant water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic Hot Plate observed. The closed display case is not in good repair. The ambient air temperature was 49 degrees F. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in the door tracks and shelving of the closed display case. Dusty shelving observed in the retail area. New Violation.
46.714
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Jun 17, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning chemicals stored on the ledge attached to handwashing sink.
46.1021
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: * Deli meats and cheeses opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date it was opened. - Corrected during time of inspection
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: - Observed expired baby food on retail shelf - Discarded during time of inspection
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. -Cleaned during time of inspection
46.711(a)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed coffee stirrer in stagnant water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -Cutting board on sandwich prep surface.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in the door tracks and shelving of the closed display case. Dusty shelving observed in the retail area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor perimeters in the basement.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning chemicals stored on the ledge attached to handwashing sink. New Violation.
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. -The sink was cleared during the time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: * Deli meats and cheeses opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired baby food on the retail shelf. -All expired items were removed during the time of inspection.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: * Deli meats and cheeses were held between 47-50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (live flies) observed in the toilet room area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -Cutting board on sandwich prep surface. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer (quaternary ammonium) test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in the door tracks and shelving of the closed display case. Dusty shelving observed in the retail area. Heavy ice accumulation observed inside the ice cream freezer located at the POS counter. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak coming from the garbage grinder on the food prep area handwashing sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor perimeters in the basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & R Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & R Grocery on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & R Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J & R Grocery.
Has J & R Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & R Grocery have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J & R Grocery 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 J & R Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & R Grocery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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