Meals Direct
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
61
Score
Meals Direct has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Dec 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Meals Direct on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
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
61
Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Food employees did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employees did not wash hands between changing tasks. -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Soiled wire sponge observed inside the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.301
Proper cooling time & temperature
Inspector notes: Several plastic containers with Soup prepared in the facility being held at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees F within 4 hours as required. New Violation.
46.384(a)(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Warewash sink not clean to sight; Observed food and other debris inside all bays of the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 11-24-2025 New Violation.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food (sugar, salt and flour).
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Bag of rice not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in front food prep area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on rice cookers, table stands and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
46.302
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. -Non food-grade containers being used for storage of bulk food ingredients, -Shopping bags which are not food grade being used for storage of meats. -Broken lid handle on one of the chest freezers in food prep area. 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 eezers in food preparation area. -Ice-build up inside a reach-in refrigeration unit. -Pooled water and debris on bottom shelving inside a reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Cracked walls inside the restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter inside the restroom area -Static dust accumulation on restroom area wall-mounted ventilation fan cover. -Uncovered electric wall switch inside the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes and several unused equipment observed on rear outdoor area ground. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry in rear outdoor area ground (by rear entrance doors). New Violation.
46.981(f)
27
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food safety certified person not present during inspection on 9-19-2025. New Violation.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food (sugar, salt and flour). New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the food preparation and rear storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash sink's drain board and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 1 chest freezer ( Insignia ) present in food prep area. -Non food-grade containers being used for storage of bulk food ingredients, -Shopping bags which are not food grade being used for storage of meats. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine 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 freezers in food preparation area. -Protective films on cooking equipment observed not removed. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device not observed on watermain inlet line (after the water meter) inside wall access panel (close to front main entrance door). New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Water leaking from rear storage area ceiling being drained into stainless steel containers. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Cracked walls inside the restroom area. -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: Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meals Direct last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meals Direct on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meals Direct?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meals Direct.
Has Meals Direct's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meals Direct have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Meals Direct means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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