Bredenbeck's Bakery

8126 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bredenbeck's Bakery has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Bredenbeck's Bakery was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Continuous drip of water observed at hand wash sink in food serving area.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed stored in bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Non-operational walk-in units observed. One walk-in cooler in use for dry storage.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in ice cream reach-in freezer.

46.714

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not able to wash hands at designated hand wash sink due to hot water being turned off. *Hot water at hand wash sink was turned on during inspection.

46.132

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: - Rear exit door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents. -Door sweep observed damaged. **Sanitarain advised door sweep be replaced. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Non-operational walk-in units observed. One walk-in cooler in use for dry storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Mouse droppings and debris on floor surface of defective walk-in cooler. *Employee swept out walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Continuous flow of water observed at hand wash sink in food serving area. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Debris observed along floor perimeter under equipment in rear storage area and on 2nd floor under storage rack. New Violation.

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

Feb 26, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: -Non-operational walk-in units observed. -Faucet at the ware washing sink in the ice cream area observed in need of repair. -Plastic crates observed being used for elevation in the walk-in cooler unit.

46.671

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the side storage area/closet. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: -Non-operational walk-in units observed. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on shelving in the front POS area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Floor surfaces observed in need of cleaning in the side storage area/closet. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under the metal locker/storage unit. New Violation.

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

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.

46.1021

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

Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed in the upper cake decorating area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on shelving in the front POS area. -Sprinkles observed on shelving in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated when not in-use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bredenbeck's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bredenbeck's Bakery on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bredenbeck's Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bredenbeck's Bakery.

Has Bredenbeck's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bredenbeck's Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bredenbeck's Bakery 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 Bredenbeck's Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bredenbeck's Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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