Bill's Breakfast & Lunch

1312 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bill's Breakfast & Lunch's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 9, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust and debris observed on the lower prep tables in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom sinks in the basement observed needing to be resealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Damaged wall observed in the trash can storage area. - Small hole in the ceiling of the storage area. New Violation.

46.901

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

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Containers in the walk in cooler . reach in freezer, and cold prep are not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.

46.422

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 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 counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. Ice Scoop utensil in the ice bin observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Kick plate missing off of salad bar cold holding unit. -Handwashing sink observed not NSF approved New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust and debris observed on the lower prep tables in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Coved base vinyl was missing/in poor repair throughout the prep and main kitchen areas. - Penetrating utility lines were not properly sealed. - Ceiling tiles around the water heater were missing. - Damaged ceiling observed in the customer seating area and in the coat room. -Damaged floor tiles observed in the customer area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the the ceiling vent in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Eggs observed sitting on the counter temped at 51 degrees. Person in charge placed eggs in the walk in cooler.

46.385(a)(2)

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Beef observed being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the prep table in the prep table area. New Violation.

46.383

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Containers in the walk in cooler . reach in freezer, and cold prep are not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.

46.422

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Caulking around the prep sink and handwashing sink in the prep area was in poor repair. New Violation.

46.652

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Slow water drain observed on the Hand washing sink in the customer area. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Damaged wall observed in the ladies restroom. -Defective ceiling tile observed in the men's restroom. -Water stained ceiling tiles observed in the restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dusty Vent observed in kitchen prep area. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bill's Breakfast & Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch.

Has Bill's Breakfast & Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bill's Breakfast & Lunch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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