Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14)

8500 Essington Ave Spc B-11, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14). Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) was last inspected on Jun 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ham was held at 45 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in an undercounter refrigerator. The container was discarded since it was stored in this unit overnight.

46.385(a)(2)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A handwash reminder sign was not provided at the side prep area handsink. a sign was provided during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Brown slime observed on the inner surfaces of the bar beverage gun. -Residue observed on a large knife with a damaged surface. The observed items were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

46.712

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The person in charge did not have the knife cleaning log readily available for employee reference at the beginning of the inspection. The procedure was printed out and placed with all other reference documents for employee reference.

46.102

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

Inspector notes: -Damaged gasket observed on the large commercial refrigerator in the warewash area causing the door not to remain closed. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: A white buildup noted on the inner surfaces of the warewash machine. New Violation.

46.674(a)-(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -General debris on floor perimeters under and behind equipment. -Accumulated static dust on ceiling vent cover. -Pipe insulation is damaged in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep and warewash areas. Soap was provided during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: A white buildup noted on the inner surfaces of the warewash machine. New Violation.

46.674(a)-(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General debris on floor perimeters under and behind equipment. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks. New Violation.

46.522

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14)?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14).

Has Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boule Café (Terminal B/12-14) 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.

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