Meals Direct
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
61
Score
Meals Direct LLC, located at 5215 Frankford Ave Unit B in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 24, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 61, with one major and eight minor violations noted. Previous inspections for this facility have also been categorized as high-risk.
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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
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
27
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
43
Violations — Dec 24, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : Person in charge dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer prior to completion of inspection. * Food slicer should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed under facility's rear exit doors, these outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 2 chest freezer (Insignia) present in food prep area. -Broken lid handle on one of the chest freezers in rear storage area. -2 Reach-in refrigeration units and 2 chest freezers in rear storage area observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up and debris present inside one of the chest feezers in rear storage area. -Protective films present on cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Grate cover not present over catch basin underneath the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Rough surfaced gypsum walls inside the restroom area. -Old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter inside the restroom area -Static dust accumulation on restroom area wall-mounted ventilation fan cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath sinks and behind grease trap). -Debris present along floor perimeter inside closet for hot water heater tank. -Clutter, cardboard boxes, unnecessary items and unused equipment observed in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One of the lights under kitchen exhaust hood system observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.943
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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