Lala's Corner
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
26
Score
Lala's Corner has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 14 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking & disposition”, which has been cited 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.
2
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit located in the front of facility for pastilitos does not have a handwashing sink within 25 ft of unit. Handwash sink must be installed or unit must be removed. New Violation.
46.133
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the rsetroom area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Expired baby food observed on retail shelves. Baby food products were removed during the inspection.
46.201
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Uncovered food observed inside reach-in freezer in food prep area during the inspection. Hamburgers were covered during the inspection.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. (Sanitization and ware washing procedures) New Violation.
46.102
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in food prep 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: - Observed the food contact surface of the lower shelf of the flat top grill not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. - Observed cardboard lining the table top underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. - Observed cardboard lining the table top underneath the onion storage. New Violation.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on walls of facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1 light observed burnt out under hood of grill. New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device (mouse trap) located on retail shelf area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage bottles are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
26
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (deli meat & cheese), located in the display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Dates were placed on the items at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed the food contact surface of the lower shelf of the flat top grill not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. - Observed cardboard lining the table top underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips (April 2021); food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed water damaged/ajar porous ceiling tiles in the facility. New Violation.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lala's Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lala's Corner on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lala's Corner?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lala's Corner.
Has Lala's Corner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lala's Corner have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lala's Corner 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.
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