Unity Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
45
Score
Unity Taqueria, located at 5420 Ridge Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 23, 2026. The inspection identified 2 critical violations, 1 major violation, and 8 minor violations. Among the notable issues noted were concerns regarding adequate handwashing facilities, certification by an accredited program, and proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep and warewash areas. -
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. -City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application will be emailed with inspection report.
46.103
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Refried beans which was cooled, was only reheated to 117 degrees F for hot holding and not 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. -Refried beans were held in steam table at 117 degrees F. *Orders: Remove from steam table immediately and reheat to proper temperatures prior to storing on steam table. Employee took immediate corrective action.
46.365
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food (nachos and rice). New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food related items in boxes observed not elevated off floor near dry food storage closet. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spatula stored between handsink and wall in warewash room which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Observed excessive leak at faucet on prep sink in prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Under counter freezer unit in dry storage room, food residue observed on bottom of surfaces. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor paint peeling at surfaces in warewash room. New Violation.
46.921
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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