3 J's Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at 3 J's Cafe, the earliest from 2024. 3 J's Cafe was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
3 J's Cafe's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Holes observed in the basement floor. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light bulb was out under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps in the metal basement trap doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of single-use items are not stored at least 6 inches above the basement floor.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on storage shelves in the basement storage areas.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Hand sink inside toilet room is not properly sealed against the wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Mar 27, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of the prep refrigerators (2) are not available or readily accessible inside the equipment. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps in the basement trap doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of single-use items are not stored at least 6 inches above the basement floor.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed Aluminum foil liners on shelves at the rear storage area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and soil accumulations on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment inside the kitchen.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen, front prep/cashier area, and the basement storage areas. Observed mouse feces behind equipment and on the floor perimeter surfaces in the kitchen and the basement areas. Dust observed on the ventilation cover on the wall of rear storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jan 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Management called service contractor for repair and agreed to manually wash and sanitize dishware, utensils, and equipment.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps in the front and the basement trap doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of single-use items are not stored at least 6 inches above the basement floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and dust on storage shelves in the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the mechanical ware washing machine.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust and mouse feces observed on the toilet room floor.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash and debris observed on the ground of the rear refuse area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen, front prep, and the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse dropping between equipment and on the floor perimeter surfaces in the kitchen and basement areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Dec 27, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Utensils and food residue observed inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned item (corn) observed in basement storage area. Corrective action; Person in charge segregated this item to be discarded.
46.201
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: - Food employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action; The person in charge added more sanitizing solution to obtain the proper concentration of 200ppm.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on food storage shelving in the front cashier, kitchen, prep, and basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the mechanical ware washing machine. - Observed mouse droppings in between equipment on the floor surfaces and perimeters in the kitchen, prep, and front cashier areas. - Observed mouse droppings on boxes of single-use service items in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. New Violation.
46.305
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - The handwashing sink in the kitchen area has cracked seals and is not properly sealed to the wall. - Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen area slow to drain. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease stains and accumulations on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed stains on the ceiling vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of kitchen, prep, and basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings in between equipment on the floor surfaces and perimeters in the kitchen, prep, and front cashier areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 J's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 J's Cafe on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 J's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 J's Cafe.
Has 3 J's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 J's Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 J's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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