Mercy Hospice

332 S 13Th St 332-336, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Mercy Hospice has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Mercy Hospice was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. *Person dated the food at the time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the kitchen prep area was blocked by dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. -Items was removed at the time of inspection.

46.981(h)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table. -General shelf cleaning needed in storage cabinent. -Cleaning observed needed at the bottom of the reach in freezer. -Dust accumulation on fan guard in the walk in freezer. - Window sill cleaning needed under the air conditioning unit due to dust dirt an debris. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Some restroom doors observed not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor and not properly elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage area and walk in freezer. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - No prep sink observed. Variance application sent in email. New Violation.

46.671

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in the pantry area. Person in charge removed cans during the time of inspection.

46.201

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Bathroom door observed not to be self closing. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans were observed being stored on the floor between uses; not hung on a utility rack as required. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - No Light observed in resident reach in refrigerator. - Lights in dry storage and basement storage areas are not shielded from breakage. -Light in basement storage observed to be defective. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercy Hospice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercy Hospice on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercy Hospice?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mercy Hospice.

Has Mercy Hospice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mercy Hospice have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mercy Hospice 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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