Meals Direct
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Meals Direct has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Meals Direct scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the basement storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment present: 1 domestic microwave oven and 1 reach-in freezer (Midea) in food prep and basement areas (labelled for employees only). - Splash gaurd not present between the garbage grinder handwash sink and sanitizing bay of 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build-up present inside chest freezers in basement storage area.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in warewashing area.
46.822
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes stored on rear outdoor resfuse ground. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unnecessary items and debris present along floor perimeters in basement area (Underneath shelvings & chest freezers).
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Aug 14, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Prepared food inside one of the food prep area reach-in refrigeration units were held at 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous ready to eat food (plastic containers with food), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler,reach-in refrigeration units were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Utensils observed inside the garbage grinder handwash sink in warewashing area. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Soiled utensils observed inside the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's 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 8-14-2025.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue and rust on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.712
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in warewashing area. New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: -Condensate from a front food prep area reach-in refrigeration unit being drained into a plastic container, tubing not extended into approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation fan cover inside restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime build-up and debris present along floor perimeters of warewashing and storage areas. -Spillage and debris present on basement area floor. -Debris on steps leading into the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the food preparation,storage, warewashing and basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxed oils are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment present : 1 domestic microwave oven and 1 reach-in freezer (Midea) in food prep and basement areas. -Kickplate not present on one of the reach-in refrigeration units. -A cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -One of the reach-in refrigeration units in front food prep area is not being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below as required. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust and grease accumulation observed on filters under kitchen exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
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Jun 20, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed single use container without handle used as a scooper, submerged in food item stored in working bulk container in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by a food cart and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Corrective action was taken, employee relocated the food cart at time of inspection.** -Working bulk containers stored inside the handwash sink in the rear food prep/warewash area.
46.825(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed working bulk containers used to store herbs, seasonings, etc left uncovered/unlidded in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge provided lids for working bulk containers.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed idle scooper handle improperly stored, directly touching food item inside working bulk container. (Handles of utensils, measuring cups are to be stored upright, not directly touching food). New Violation.
46.302
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device observed installed on utility ( mop ) sink's faucet in warewashing are
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed 2 flies in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (plastic cups) observed inside the handwash sink in front food service area. Corrective action : Person in charge removed all utensils (plastic cups) from the handwash sink in front food service area during inspection.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No chemical sanitizer (food-grade chlorine bleach or quarternary ammonium compound tablets / solution ) present for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment. Corrective action : Person in charge provided chemical sanitizer (quarternary ammonium compound tablets) for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment prior to completion of inspection.
46.731
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash (3-compartment) sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler observed not properly sealed to walls. New Violation.
46.652
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: Static dust and grease accumulation present on filters under kitchen exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaky faucet observed at handwash sink in rear food prep /warewashing area; Warewash area handwash sink's faucet is being regulated with Shut-off valve below the sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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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 Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meals Direct?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” 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 six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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.
How often is Meals Direct inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meals Direct is inspected around two times per year on average.
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