Amigos Bakery 5th Street
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Amigos Bakery 5th Street four times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Warewashing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Utensils observed in the handwash sink in ware washing area. *Person in charge relocated utensils at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
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. *Person in charge arrived 10 min after start of inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Front door observed open. Front outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Seal open gaps at bottom of rear door. Corrective action: PIC closed front door at time of inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food contact surface of storage shelving in basement is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on walk in freezer in rear area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation along floor perimeter and above equipment in kitchen area. Mouse droppings observed in basement, rear and upstairs storage area. Food debris observed on floor in food prep area. *Disinfect contaminated surface with blech water. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Feb 27, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Food (cheese) was held at 63 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *PIC informed to store cheese below 41 degrees F. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the food prep area. Corrective action: PIC discarded food at time of inspection.
46.262
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the ware washing area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the upstairs restroom area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: 1 Expired milk gallon observed in undercounter refrigerator. New Violation.
46.201
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. *Informed how to make sanitizer and clean utensils. Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. New Violation.
46.674(d)(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. Corrective action: Philly food safety certificate emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the rear storage area, kitchen, basement, and upstairs storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in kitchen and rear walk-in freezer unit. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in food prep area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable reach-in refrigerator observed in the POS and basement. The refrigerator is being used for storage. Non NSF drain board observed in ware washing area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: soil and grease accumulation observed on mechanical hood in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No closed lidded trash can observed in upstairs restroom. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation along floor perimeter and above equipment in kitchen area. Mouse droppings observed in basement, rear and upstairs storage area. *Disinfection required. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
30
Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by equipment and not accesible at all times for employee use. Person in charge removed the equipment.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the baking area. Person in Charge removed the bread from the shelf.
46.1041
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on the bottom surface of the reach-in refrigerator.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed sitting directly on the floor and not hung on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non working reach-in refrigerator observed in the POS area. The refrigerator is being use for storage.
46.671
58
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the food prep area and in the dry storage. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non working reach-in refrigerator observed in the POS area. The refrigerator is being use for storage. New Violation.
46.671
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: Food debris observed on the bottom surface of the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Floor not clean to sight in the food prep area. -Holes in ceiling the food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amigos Bakery 5th Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amigos Bakery 5th Street on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amigos Bakery 5th Street?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amigos Bakery 5th Street.
Has Amigos Bakery 5th Street's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amigos Bakery 5th Street have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amigos Bakery 5th Street means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amigos Bakery 5th Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amigos Bakery 5th Street is inspected around two times per year on average.
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