University City Rehab & Healthcare

3609 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

University City Rehab & Healthcare has been inspected four times since 2023. On Sep 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

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

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting University City Rehab & Healthcare on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: 1. Turkey deli meat, house salad and "Thursday Soup Ref" food was held at between 51.8-55.2 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. 2. Shellfish, milk, eggs held at 49.8 and 52.7 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. -Cartons of milk were probed at 49.8 and 52.7 degrees F. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. -Paper towels were provided.

46.941(a)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One light bulb out under the exhaust hood.

46.943

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

Inspector notes: 1. Ice machine is non operational. 2. The walk-in cooler was not working properly. The door to the walk-in cooler is not tight fitting. The ambient air was 45 degrees F. The PIC stated that they are aware of the issue and a new door has been ordered.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on the bottom of the evaporator fan box. New Violation.

46.714

Jun 23, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine is non operational.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Some water and debris observed on the floor under the ware washing machine.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One light bulb out under the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.943

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice feces) observed in the dry storage and warewashing areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Unused steam able in the rear. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Mice feces observed on the lower level of a blue push cart and on top of a sparkling grape juice box in the dry storage room. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dustpan and broom stored on floor rather than hanging. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 20, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 3 door Continental Fridge; non operational. -Repair or remove. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Seal hole observed in floor wall juncture behind the canned goods rack inside the dry storage room. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was University City Rehab & Healthcare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University City Rehab & Healthcare on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at University City Rehab & Healthcare?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at University City Rehab & Healthcare.

Has University City Rehab & Healthcare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at University City Rehab & Healthcare have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at University City Rehab & Healthcare 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 University City Rehab & Healthcare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, University City Rehab & Healthcare is inspected around two times per year on average.

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