Breakfast Joint
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Breakfast Joint stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Variance Review
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the employee restroom door not equipped with a self-closing device. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thorough cleaning needed in the kitchen area, ware washing and storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease and dust; cobwebs observed on the light fixture. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food Boxes of Mayonnaise, oil and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear food storage area.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed microwave not NSF approved.
46.673
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed the facility lacks Food preparation sink with an indirect drainage and catch basin for washing of meat and produce(vegetables and fruits) -Install a usable food preparation sink with indirect drainage and a catch basin for the washing of produce and meat -Alternatively, you may submit a variance request form for the use of a colander within 30 days of this inspection. -A copy of the variance request form was emailed at the time of inspection New Violation.
46.862
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soap and papertowels were not available at the hand wash sink in the rear food prep area. The person in charge provided the items during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fish, beef, bacon and chicken ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the waling cooler and chest freezer, were not date marked. The person in charge date marked the food items.
46.385(b)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear food storage area.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. *The PIC provided hair net and cap. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the hand wash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -Knives stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. -Observed dispensing utensils (scoop) not stored in the sugar and flour containers with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed microwave not NSF approved. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The reach in chest freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom door was not self-closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the entire facility. *The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee's jacket on the beverages in the storage area. * Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. New Violation.
46.945
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May 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap and papertowels were not available at the hand wash sink in the rear food prep area. The person in charge provided the items during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. The person in charge has been emailed a food safety certificate application.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The insect control device above the prep table does not protect insects from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear food storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard on the sides of the grill are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The reach in freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed stored in bucket, not hung for proper air drying and storage. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust; cobwebs observed on the light fixture. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breakfast Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breakfast Joint on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breakfast Joint?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Breakfast Joint.
Has Breakfast Joint's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Breakfast Joint have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Breakfast Joint means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Breakfast Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Breakfast Joint is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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