Casa Nostra
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
61
Score
Casa Nostra, located at 775 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 10, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified one critical violation and seven minor violations, including issues related to adequate handwashing facilities, contamination prevention during food preparation, and proper storage and handling of utensils and equipment. Casa Nostra has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels were needed at the handwashing sink located in the basement storage area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food containers and beverages were being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates and bowls were not properly inverted or covered in the food preparation area.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Raw wood was being used to support equipment in the basement storage area. -concrete blocks were being used to support equipment in the warewashing area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in the reach-in freezer located in the basement storage area. -Exterior surface cleaning around cooking equipment due to grease build-up. -Interior lower surface cleaning of several refrigeration units due to food debris.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A leak was observed from the lower faucet of the handwashing sink located in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Missing floor tiles in the food preparation area. -Damaged floor tiles in the food preparation area.
46.921
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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