C&C Palm Tree
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, C&C Palm Tree has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cell phone observed on food prep counter. Phone was removed from area during the inspection.
46.1029
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. A City of Philadelphia Food safety certificate application was emailed with this report.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust pan observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining observed inside reach-in cooler and on chip rack.
46.522
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed on the handwash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Multiple open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Food prep observed being done in 3-basin sink. New Violation.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Garlic sauce was held at room temperature degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Packaging stated "Refrigerate after opening." New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
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. Person in charge showed up during the inspection.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.731
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Small lidded trash can is needed in restroom for female employees. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed on food equipment shelf in food prep area. - Storage cabinet with coffee storage observed with debris. - Walk-in cooler needs light cleaning of floor. New Violation.
46.714
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining observed inside reach-in cooler. New Violation.
46.522
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed lying on top of microwave and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in basement. New Violation.
46.321
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage bottles are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in restroom area. New Violation.
46.805
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Multiple food items (sushi, pre-cut fruit, pre-packaged salami/ cheese) were held at 46-48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *These items were discarded at the time of inspection and PIC was instructed to discontinue use of refrigeration case until serviced*
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The employee handwash sink was blocked by a trash can at the time of inspection. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. *PIC relocated the trash can*
46.825(a)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in the deli case at the food preparation area. An employee may not eat or drink unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food cannot result. *PIC discarded drink at the time of inspection*
46.151(a)
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 retail area. *PIC relocated chemicals*
46.1021
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (bacon, chicken cutlets) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. *PIC provided time log at the time of inspection*
46.385(c)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigeration units, were not date marked. *PIC added dates at the time of inspection* Several opened commercially processed ready to eat food items (deli meats, prepared salads, cheeses) located in the deli case, and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date it was opened. *PIC added dates*
46.385(b)
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. *PIC arrived before the end of inspection*
46.101
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room lacked lidded receptacle. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food items (prepared salads and pastries) are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed beverages not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back of the store and basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ice scooper observed in direct contact with the ice and did not have the handle stored above the top of the ice.
46.302
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -shelving in retail areas observed with dust -shelving behind service counter observed with dust/ food residue New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): - dust and food residue observed along floor perimeters in the prep area - dust accumulation observed along flooring inside of utility closet - basement observed with deavy dust accumulation under dry storage shelving New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
25
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Foods (Sliced fruit, sliced cheesecakes, sushi) were held at 58.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Person in charge placed an out of of order sign on the display unit at the time of the inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw food (Shelled Eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. **Eggs were relocated in the walk-in.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli display case, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Dates were placed on the deli meats.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Severely dented canned items observed on the shelf of the retail floor area. **Dented canned items were removed from the shelf at the time of the inspection.
46.201
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperatures of food was not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed beverages not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back of the store. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the open display case containing sushi not properly working to keep food in temperature. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Facility lacks a prep sink. New Violation.
46.822
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was C&C Palm Tree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at C&C Palm Tree on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at C&C Palm Tree?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at C&C Palm Tree.
Has C&C Palm Tree's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at C&C Palm Tree have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at C&C Palm Tree 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 C&C Palm Tree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, C&C Palm Tree is inspected around two times per year on average.
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