M2o Burgers and Salads

701 S 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

American

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, M2o Burgers and Salads has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting M2o Burgers and Salads on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several chest freezers located in the basement storage area. -Exterior surface cleaning was needed along cooking equipment due to residue.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed under equipment in the food preparation rea due to debris/residue. -Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due debris.

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

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food containers not properly covered in the reach in container and on shelf. *Person in charge covered all food items during the time of inspection.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: Sink in restroom observed needing to be properly resealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.652

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several chest freezers located in the basement storage area. -The interior lower surface of one under counter refrigerator was in need of cleaning due to water condensation. -Shelves observed needing to properly organized and cleaned. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Damaged floors were observed in the food preparation area. -Damaged walls and ceilings observed in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the large vent in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored on the side of the cold prep refrigerator. which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.

46.302

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

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

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Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (cheese), located in the food preparation area, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked the cheese.

46.385(b)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired buttermilk was observed in the food preparation area dated, 6/30/2023. The person in charge discarded the expired buttermilk.

46.201

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue, was observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the upper rim. The person in charge was informed to discontinue the use of the ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge understood and the ice machine was discontinued from use. New Violation.

46.712

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in the chest freezer located in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floors were observed in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M2o Burgers and Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M2o Burgers and Salads on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M2o Burgers and Salads?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M2o Burgers and Salads.

Has M2o Burgers and Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at M2o Burgers and Salads have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M2o Burgers and Salads 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 M2o Burgers and Salads inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M2o Burgers and Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.

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