Brush Work Cafe

2259 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Brush Work Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Brush Work Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the three compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at the handwash sink in the food prep. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in a bucket and not facilitated adequate drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
82
Oct 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brush Work Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brush Work Cafe on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Brush Work Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brush Work Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brush Work Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.