Johnny's Hots

1234 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

American

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Johnny's Hots has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed food debris accumulations on the bottom of the reach-in freezer in the food prep area. - Observed grease and residue on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the food prep area. - Observed rust on shelving rack surfaces in the ware washing and rear storage areas. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed mop idle inside of mop bucket rather than hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: - Observed evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) in the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

Dec 9, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the prep area. *PIC corrected on site*

46.1021

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -food residue observed at the bottom of the reach in freezer -heavy grease accumulation observed on food equipment New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): -food residue observed underneath food equipment and along floor perimeters -dust accumulation observed underneath shelving in rear storage area

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

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked. *PIC corrected on site*

46.385(b)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity: mouse droppings observed along the perimeters of the rear dry storage/ mop sink areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Boxes of rolls were observed being stored uncovered on top of the rear mop sink. *PIC relocated rolls at the time of inspection*

46.321

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. New Violation.

46.672

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the food prep areas and dry storage areas -Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters of the rear dry storage/ mop sink areas -Dust observed on ceiling tiles and vents at the front prep area New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny's Hots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnny's Hots on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnny's Hots?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny's Hots.

Has Johnny's Hots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Johnny's Hots have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Johnny's Hots 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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