Bread Crumbs Bakery
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bread Crumbs Bakery three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Bread Crumbs Bakery on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottle spray in the coffee area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC took corrective action and labeled the bottle spray during inspection. *Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
46.1002
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer during inspection.
46.712
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Boxes with food observed stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - The following equipment observed not in use during inspection: 2 ovens, 3 dough proofers, 2 open display cases, one reach-in freezer, one hot holding unit, and one under-counter refrigerator. - The rear prep area not in use during inspection. - One convention oven observed not complete under the the exhaust hood in the cooking area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the cover vent inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Missing ceiling tiles in the cooking area. -Gaps observed in the ceiling in the basement area. New Violation.
46.921
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution in the cooking area. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - The following equipment observed not in use in the facility: 2 ovens, 3 reach-in refrigerators, 4 cold prep units, one holding unit, and 2 under-counter refrigerators. - The rear prep area not in use during inspection. - One convention oven observed not complete under the the exhaust hood in the cooking area.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking under the 3 compartment sink in the cooking area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grease and debris observed on the floor behind and between the fryers in the cooking area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light out under the hood. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap’s in facility’s front entrance door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical in the coffee area. New Violation.
46.1001
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese and lunch meat observed without dates inside the walk-in cooler. PIC provided the dates during inspection.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 4/16/2024.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - Two slicers observed with accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor behind the reach-in refrigerator before the basement steps. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cans observed on the floor in the prep area and not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Plastic crates used for food elevation in the facility. New Violation.
46.522
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Hot water not under pressure during inspection at hand wash sink restroom area (rear area). New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Gaps observed around the utility lines near the rear exit. - Gaps observed on the wall toward the basement. - Water ceiling tiles observed in the rear area. - Missing ceiling tile between dinning area and basement steps area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bread Crumbs Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bread Crumbs Bakery on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bread Crumbs Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bread Crumbs Bakery.
Has Bread Crumbs Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bread Crumbs Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bread Crumbs Bakery 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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