Angry Waffle
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Angry Waffle, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Angry Waffle's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unopened bottles of degreaser and other cleaners were observed in storage on same shelf with food items. Moved.
46.1021
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Frozen bacon pieces were not label with a use by date after they were removed from freezer.
46.385(b)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In use utensils: These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours. **Spoon used to stir coffee is stored in a cup of plain water.
46.302
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 Chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning: **Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces on the mechanical exhaust hood unit and ANSUL lines.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Cleaning is needed in areas around the flat grills and deep fryer.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
50
Aug 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Severely dented can of grape jelly observed in storage area. removed.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: The food prep refrigerator near the grill is holding food at 41- 51 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F or colder as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Junyong Lee is ServSafe certified however no one present is also certified by the Philadelphia Health Department. A application will be provided.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: A bug zapper was present in the dining area. This type of insect control device is not allowed in areas of food storage or preparation. New Violation.
46.922(c)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In use utensils: These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours. **Spoon used to stir coffee is stored in a cup of plain water. **Bowl and fork for scrambling eggs left at room temperature. **Ice scoop located in ice bin stored with handle touching the ice.
46.302
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning: **Mold is observed inside the ice machine. Please clean. **Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces on the mechanical exhaust hood unit and ANSUL lines. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: **Broom, dust pan, and/or mop were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
52
Jun 4, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Kitchen attendant indicated that he washed his hands in a sink that was not the designated hand wash sink. Sink indicated was the food prep sink and should only be used for washing/preparing food items. New Violation.
46.133
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: The refrigerator near the cashier is holding milk, cheese, and drinks at 47 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
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 less than 200ppm as required. Drained, refilled.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed **Near the freezers and shelving units in rear area. **On shelves under the front counter.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In use utensils: These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours. **Spoon used to stir coffee is stored in a cup of plain water. **Bowl and fork for scrambling eggs left at room temperature.
46.302
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning: **Mold is observed inside the ice machine. Please clean.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Cleaning is needed in areas around the flat grills and deep fryer. **Clean and sanitize areas where mouse droppings are found. **Floor cleaning is needed in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The thermometer is broken inside the beverage refrigerator near the cashier. Replaced.
46.562
50
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Packages of raw meat were stored on a shelf over boxes of vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Raw meats should never be stored over other foods. New Violation.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoon used to stir coffee is stored in a cup of plain water. These need to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.302
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. **Quaternary ammonia strips for three bay sink **Chlorine strips for wash cloths New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning: **Dust has accumulated on shelf surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. Please clean. **Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces inside the mechanical exhaust hood unit and filters. Please clean. **Grease has accumulated on shelf above the flat grill. Please clean. **Food residue and grease have accumulated on the stove top. Please clean. **Mold is observed inside the ice machine. Please clean. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom, dust pan, and/or mop were seen resting on the floor between uses rather than being stored up on a rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the rear storage are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
50
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A case of frozen fish was stored over a case of tomatoes in the walk-in cooler. Moved. **Vegetables should never be stored under raw meats and fish.
46.281
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non commercial microwave in use. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. **Quaternary ammonia strips for three bay sink **Chlorine strips for wash cloths New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment cleaning: **Dust has accumulated on shelf surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. Please clean. **Grease and dust have accumulated on surfaces inside the mechanical exhaust hood unit and filters. Please clean. **Grease has accumulated on shelf above the flat grill. Please clean. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in areas around the flat grills. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
May 4, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on ware washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit observed being elevated on stacked crates. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust observed on hood of grill. - Dust observed on vents located inside reach-in cooler. - Dust accumulation observed on kickplate of cold prep cooler. - Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Damaged ceiling observed in back storage area. - Water stained ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. - Porous ceiling tiles observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light bulbs observed in the food prep area.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angry Waffle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angry Waffle on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angry Waffle?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Angry Waffle.
Has Angry Waffle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Angry Waffle have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Angry Waffle means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Angry Waffle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angry Waffle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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