Ali Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Ali Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Observed defective faucet fixture for hot water on 1 out of 2 handsinks behind front serving counter. -Leak present at faucet fixture of 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.671
95
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Observed "Tres Leche Cakes" packages and for sale without proof of receipts from vendor. -owner could not provide name of vendor or address *Orders: Discard cakes immediately New Violation.
46.211
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed some foods uncovered inside chest freezer at time of inspection New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Rice pudding and tres leche cakes were observed stored in a closed display case at 60 degrees F for unknown period of time. -Orders: Discard rice pudding and tres leche cakes immediately New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handsink behind serving counter adjacent to prep sink observed not operable New Violation.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals observed stored on same shelf as single service equipment and container of coffee including cleaning agents and tobacco/hookah units New Violation.
46.1021
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mouse feces on flooring behind serving counter. Flooring must be cleaned and disinfected immediately. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in prep kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. -Observed (2) fly sticky strips hanging over handsink and 3 compartment sink in prep kitchen *Orders: remove immediately New Violation.
46.922(c)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Raw fruits and vegetables used as ingredients in a cooked or ready to eat food were not washed to remove soil or other contaminants prior to use. -Observed prep sink in use to store hookah stand. Onion and peppers were cut/prepped without prior washing in prep sink New Violation.
46.285
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
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Heavily ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer unit -Mouse feces observed on undercounter shelving behind serving counter, shelving units must be cleaned and sanitized immediately New Violation.
46.714
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ali Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ali Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Ali Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ali Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ali Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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