Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy

1717 N 12Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment (repair): - bottom kickplates falling off of reach-in freezer units in the retail area (units that are holding ice and ice cream products) - vent located in restroom observed hanging. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: general cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: - dust and debris accumulation on retail shelving. - food debris in bottom of refrigeration units in retail area. - tracks of reach-in units observed with debris. - dust observed on vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: general cleaning needed: - dust, food residue and debris observed on flooring underneath retail shelves - dust and debris accumulated along floor perimeters in the rear storage area - stains observed on carpet in retail aisle New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area (chocolate covered pretzels, beverages) and in the front retail area (beverages, pringles).
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood pallets observed in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: general cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: -dust and debris accumulation on retail shelving -food debris in bottom of refrigeration units in retail area
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop- After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. New Violation.
46.981(f)
82
Sep 20, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in some of the refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity: -mouse droppings observed throughout perimeters of rear storage room
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: general cleaning of non-food contact surfaces: -dust and debris accumulation on retail shelving -food debris in bottom of refrigeration unit to the far right in retail area New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: general cleaning needed: -mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters in the rear storage area -dust and debris observed on flooring underneath retail shelves
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy.

Has Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy 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 Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy is inspected around two times per year on average.