Nav Jyoti Indian Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
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Nav Jyoti Indian Kitchen, located at 7220 Germantown Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 12, 2025. The inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and six minor violations. Specific concerns noted during the inspection included issues with certification, proper cooling time and temperature, and correct date marking and disposition of food.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety certificate not observed for the person in charge at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Proper cooling time & temperature
Inspector notes: Food, was not cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F in 2 hours and/or from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F within 6 hours, after preparation. New Violation.
46.384(a)(b)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in warewashing/food prep area and the basement steps area.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic crates observed being used for elevation. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on shelving in the food prep area. -Microwave cavity observed with food accumulation. -Food residue observed on shelving in the food prep area. -Mouse droppings observed inside the walk-in cooler unit. -Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the food prep/ ware washing area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease residue observed on floor surfaces under the fryer and stove unit. -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning due to food debris and residue. -Floor cleaning observed needed in the cooking area. -Debris observed under and beside cooking equipment in the food prep area. -Walls observed in need of cleaning in the cooking area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Light observed out in the front food refrigeration unit. -Light observed out in the food prep/cooking area.
46.943
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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