Porter Food Market
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
45
Score
Porter Food Market, located at 2438 S 3Rd St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. The inspection identified four critical and four minor violations. Among the noted issues were concerns regarding adequate handwashing facilities, the condition of food, and proper cold holding temperatures.
1
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
45
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Soap was added during the time of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in the retail area. New Violation.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time temperature foods (daily meat, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce) were held between 44.5 and 47 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: All foods were discarded due to not having another unit to move them.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (daily meat, cheese tomatoes and lettuce) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the closed display case and cold prep refrigerator, was not date marked. Corrective action: All foods were dated during the time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.982
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Drying racks throughout the facility are non-NSF/ANSI approved. -Domestic microwave observed in the food prep area. -Inoperable stove/hot top observed in the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice observed in the chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor and properly elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants