Brown Street Coffee & Banhery

2545 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Brown Street Coffee & Banhery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Brown Street Coffee & Banhery scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin Person in charge was advised to remove all ice in the bin before cleaning.
46.712
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on countertops and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the front prep area. Fresh droppings observed underneath the countertop and underneath mobile table during the inspection. Pest control management service present. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Stains and debris observed on counter top and beverage machines table in the prep area during the inspection.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed in the front area not hanging or properly stored off the floors while not in use, to prevent vermin harborage New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: - Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Employee was asked to wash their hands before putting on new gloves. - A food employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 compartment sink rather than the designated hand wash sink. Employee was told the 3 compartment sink was not to be used for hand washing during the inspection. New Violation.
46.132
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food safety certified person came in the middle of the inspection (Cameron Patton).
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin New Violation.
46.712
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on countertops and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Under-counter refrigerator in the prep area not operational and not in use during the inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Stains and debris observed on counter top and beverage machines during the inspection. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters at the storage area, prep area and retail areas to remove debris observed beneath storage racks in the storage area, underneath hand sink and cold prep unit in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2 Gallons of expired milk observed -discarded
46.385(b)
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
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning prep area where debris observed beneath handsink and cold prep unit New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Street Coffee & Banhery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Street Coffee & Banhery on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Street Coffee & Banhery?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown Street Coffee & Banhery.

Has Brown Street Coffee & Banhery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brown Street Coffee & Banhery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown Street Coffee & Banhery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Brown Street Coffee & Banhery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Street Coffee & Banhery is inspected around two times per year on average.