Jamaican Restaurant in Philadelphia Cited Due to Vermin Activity

Jamaican restaurant The Flavor Spot underwent a routine health inspection on September 12, 2025. Inspectors cited the restaurant for fly activity, food labeling violations, and unsanitary conditions. Health inspectors instructed the restaurant to correct all violations.

Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on September 12 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.

Highlights

  • A routine health inspection was conducted at The Flavor Spot on September 12.
  • Inspectors cited the establishment for vermin activity and health code violations.
  • The report stated that failure to correct the violations could result in the health permit being revoked.

The Flavor Spot

  • When: September 12, 2025
  • Where: 6417 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

The Flavor Spot is recognized for its Jamaican specialties, including ‘Full a Spice’ jerk chicken, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices and savory ‘Country Style’ curry goat. Inspectors observed a large block of ice defrosting in the hand-wash sink in the basement.

Missing paper towels were observed at the hand-wash sink in the upstairs restroom area and in the downstairs prep area. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, prepared on-site and held for more than 48 hours, were observed in multiple refrigeration units without proper date marking…

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