Amigos Bakery 9th St.
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Amigos Bakery 9th St., the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the point of sale area was blocked by a trashcan and not accessible at all times for employee use. **The trashcan was relocated during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed at the plumbing to the coffee/espresso machines.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Excess storage and unused equipment observed in the rear storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lighting observed in the walk-in freezer.
46.943
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The panini press and drying rack are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified.
46.671
64
Feb 12, 2026
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **Eggs were relocated to the walk-in cooler.
46.385(c)
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Sandwiches were held at 104.3 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the dining area.
46.823(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the rear 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. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The panini press and drying rack are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Mouse droppings observed on lower shelving in the rear storage area. - One dead German cockroach observed on the base of the closed display case. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed at the plumbing to the coffee/espresso machines. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Excess storage and unused equipment observed in the rear storage area. - Old mouse droppings and debris observed on the floor of the utility closet.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a newly installed 4 induction burner electric range in the prep area without mechanical ventilation. New Violation.
46.944
45
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Customers do not have access to a handwash sink/toilet room in the dining area. At least one handwashing sink and a number of handwashing sinks necessary for the convenient use by consumers shall be provided in food facilities which allow consumption of food on the food facility premises. **All tables and chairs removed until a handwash sink is installed.
46.823(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unfinished wooden shelving observed in the point of sale area.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the utility closet. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lighting observed in the walk-in freezer.
46.943
74
Oct 23, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available in the establishment for proper handwashing procedures; observed at 65.9 degrees F. New Violation.
46.131
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered icing in the front prep area. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: A partial power outage has led to both walk-ins being non-operational. The temperature of the walk-in cooler was observed at 65.7 degrees F. The walk-in freezer is still in temperature and will be monitored. **All TCS food in the walk-in cooler is to be discarded prior to operation. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
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. **Application emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (housefly) activity observed in the establishment.
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 walk-in cooler.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Microwave is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the rear storage area. - Cleaning needed of the exterior surfaces of bulk food containers.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available in the establishment. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged flooring observed in the rear storage/warewash area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lighting observed in the walk-in freezer.
46.943
35
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
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 point of sale area. **Chemicals were relocated during the inspection.
46.1021
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed washing their hands at the food preparation sink rather than the designated handwash sink. **Proper handwash locations reviewed with staff.
46.133
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the warewash area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. **New sanitizing solution was created during the inspection; new reading of 50ppm.
46.731
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - Accumulation of food debris observed on the exterior surfaces of fridges, shelving, and prep tables in the food preparation area. - Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the rear storage area. - Cleaning needed of the exterior surfaces of bulk food containers. - Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop stored in bucket; elevate to properly air dry when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lighting observed in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (housefly) activity observed in the establishment. 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 walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sinks and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged rubber door gaskets observed on the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.671
39
May 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the food preparation area. Employee removed from prep area.
46.151(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold equipment. New Violation.
46.562
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Approved Sneeze guard or physical barrier is not provided to protect frood from contamination: Plastic wrap provided between uncovered salsas and customer area.
46.341
Personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. Provided.
46.152
74
Dec 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink behind the service counter. **Proper sink usage reviewed with the Person in Charge; items were removed.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility did not have sink stoppers for the proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of food contact surfaces in the 3-compartment sink. **An employee bought 3 sink stoppers during the inspection.
46.731
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Sauces being thawed using an unapproved method; observed thawing at room temperature. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under the rear door to the facility. *Note: Outer opening in the food facility 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: Food Storage: - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in units and in the rear storage area. - Observed uncovered foods in the walk-in refrigerator.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Tabletop fryer is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in units from food debris. - Accumulation of ice on interior surfaces of the walk-in freezer. - Cleaning needed of the exterior surfaces of bulk food containers.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed from the plumbing underneath the 3-compartment warewash sink.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Accumulation of static dust on the mechanical ventilation unit in the employee toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a mop stored in bucket; elevate to properly air dry when not in use.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a tabletop fryer without mechanical ventilation. **Equipment was not in use; to be removed from the facility.
46.944
50
Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water available at the handwash sink in the service area to start the inspection. **Hot water was turned off due to a broken faucet.
46.131
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two bags of masa chewed through in the rear storage area. **Items were disposed of during the inspection.
46.201
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers in undercounter and cold prep refrigerators were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. **The Person in Charge arrived during the inspection.
46.101
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (house fly) activity observed in the facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food Storage: - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in units and in the rear storage area. - Observed uncovered foods in multiple refrigerators.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and sink surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Materials: - Cardboard and a rug observed lining the floor in the walk-in freezer. - Raw, unfinished wood is being used for storage shelving in the service area.
46.522
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: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in units from food debris. - Observed mouse droppings on storage shelving and lower shelving of prep tables. - Cleaning needed of the exterior surfaces of bulk food containers.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing: - Damaged neck faucet on the handwash sink in the service area. - Hot water continues to flow when the handle is closed at the handwash sink in the service area.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a mop stored on floor; elevate to air dry when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the rear prep and storage area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
35
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the service area. **Items were removed during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed loose rodent bait in the rear storage and prep area; rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Rear door observed open during inspection; when closed there is a gap underneath the door. *Note: Outer opening in the food facility 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: Food Storage: - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in units and in the rear storage area. - Observed uncovered foods in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Missing kickplates on the closed display cases in the service area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (QAC) to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing: - Damaged neck faucet on the handwash sink in the service area. - Hot water continues to flow when the handle is closed at the handwash sink in the service area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed idle on the floor; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the rear prep and storage area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in units from food debris. - Observed mouse droppings on storage shelving and lower shelving of prep tables. New Violation.
46.714
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amigos Bakery 9th St. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amigos Bakery 9th St. on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amigos Bakery 9th St.?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Amigos Bakery 9th St..
Has Amigos Bakery 9th St.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amigos Bakery 9th St. have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amigos Bakery 9th St. 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 9th St. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amigos Bakery 9th St. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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