Beck's Cajun Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Beck's Cajun Cafe six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed shelled eggs stored above RTE food inside of the walk-in cooler (basement). Corrective action; PIC moved the eggs to an appropriate storage shelf during the inspection.
46.281
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dripping grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and dust on shelving rack surfaces in the rear ware washing area. - Observed dust and debris on the lower shelving surfaces in the basement storage areas. - Observed grease and food debris on the shelving surfaces underneath the hot-holding unit in the food prep area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed food residue and debris on the floor perimeters at the food prep and rear ware washing areas. - Observed dust and debris on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the basement storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Dec 19, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the shelves and on the floor perimeters of the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving at prep and storage areas. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on shelves in the basement storage area. Food debris observed on shelves at the food prep and storage areas. The interior walk-in coolers (2) wall, floor, and rack surfaces need cleaning.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the 3 compartment sink.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on floor perimeter surfaces of the basement storage areas. Debris observed on prep area floor perimeter and wall surfaces.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Management does not maintain time and temperature logs for the hot foods on display. Management must record hot food temperatures and discard after 4 hours.
46.385(c)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Management has agreed to manually wash and sanitize all equipment, utensils, and dishware.
46.674(d)(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: German roaches observed in the rear ware washing area. Mouse feces observed on the shelves and on the floor perimeters of the basement storage area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single use plastic 5 gallon mayonnaise container is being reused for further food storage and / or preparation. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The 3 compartment and the food prep sinks are not properly sealed against the wall.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on shelves in basement. Food debris observed on shelves at the food prep and storage areas. The interior walk-in coolers (2) wall, floor, and rack surfaces need cleaning.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on floor perimeter surfaces of the basement storage areas. Food debris observed on prep area floor perimeter and wall surfaces.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Management does not maintain time and temperature logs for the hot foods on display. Management must record hot food temperatures and discard after 4 hours. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Thermometer provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. An employee purchased food thermometers, while typing the report.
46.632
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: Mouse feces observed on shelf under the steam table and on the floor perimeters of the basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Case of water and boxes of single-use items were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the storage area of the facility. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The 3 compartment and the food prep sinks are not properly sealed against the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration of the ware washing sink. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on shelves under warmer. Food debris observed on shelves at the food prep and storage areas. The interior walk-in coolers (2) wall and rack surfaces needs cleaning. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Tiles on walls at the ware washing area are not properly sealed (missing grout). New Violation.
46.921
55
Nov 1, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on prep area floor perimeter and wall surfaces. Dust accumulations observed on ceiling fixture surfaces.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Loose rubber gasket observed inside the reach-in refrigerator door at the beverage service area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on shelves at the food prep and storage areas. The interior walk-in coolers (2) wall and rack surfaces needs cleaning.
46.714
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters and on the lower shelves inside the basement storage cage. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use 5 gallon plastic mayonnaise containers are reused for further food storage and/ or preparation are not food grade material. Multiple prepared soups observed inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of gas range/oven, fryers, and grill. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the basement storage cage. Dust and debris observed on prep area floor perimeter surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dust and grease at the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beck's Cajun Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beck's Cajun Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beck's Cajun Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beck's Cajun Cafe.
Has Beck's Cajun Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beck's Cajun Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beck's Cajun Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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