Angel Mugs Cafe

5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Angel Mugs Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Dubai Chocolate pieces in one container for customer self-service. -Person in charge was asked to removed and wrap individual fir future customer sale.
46.343
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in warewash area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical of soap bottle. -
46.1002
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around inside surfaces. -
46.712
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 for chlorine. New Violation.
46.634
61
Nov 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat dessert observed stored inside open case refrigerator unit without date. -
46.385(b)
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizers. Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010 (relating to sanitizing solutions). -Unapproved sanitizer observed in use at time of inspection. PIC obtained approved sanitizer at time of inspection
46.1024
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (1) container of yogurt open inside open display case in retail area. -PIC discarded immediately
46.201
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. City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application will be emailed with inspection report.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food safety person did not properly demonstrate wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures when asked by Sanitarian at time of inspection. Labeling of sanitization procedures were also observed incorrect. *Sanitarian explained proper sanitization procedures at time of inspection New Violation.
46.731
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment observed stored directly on flooring in prep area New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located inside ice bin (scoop with handle) stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.
46.302
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angel Mugs Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angel Mugs Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Angel Mugs Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Angel Mugs Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Angel Mugs Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.