Cacia's Bakery

1526 Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cacia's Bakery has six inspections in the public record. Cacia's Bakery was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “personal cleanliness”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the (sugar & flour) observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic reach-in refrigerator observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the walk-in refrigeration unit. -Black residue and grime observed on the gasket of the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
86
Jan 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around top and side corners and in seems of lid. The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Note: Ice maker was discontinued and cleaned at time of inspection. Can opener was also cleaned.
46.712
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor walk-in cooler. Note: Large pot of pizza sauce was stored directly on the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bakery transport trays observed with accumulation of crust and debris. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles observed behind customer service counter. New Violation.
46.901
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Dec 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Several paper bags of bread was observed stored directly on the floor in prep and customer service areas. New Violation.
46.281
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Note: Employee removed gloves and followed proper procedure.
46.131
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. Note: Mouse gnawed on eight bags of quick sponge and two bags of sesame seeds. Mouse feces observed under storage pallets where bags bulk baking ingredients are stored. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed throughout facility, to remove dust, debris and mouse feces. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. Note: Employee was observed cutting hamburger bud without wearing gloves. Glove was worn for the completion.
46.261
61
Nov 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around. Note: Ice maker was cleaned at time of inspection.
46.711(a)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying under ware washing sink and prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic mini refrigerator observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Note: High temperature pan washer is being utilized. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bread transport carts, crumb maker, walk-in cooler and inside beverage observed with accumulation of debris and bread crumbs. Cleaning needed.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pans observed stored directly on the floor in food prep area.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: *Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease *Vent in toilet room in need of cleaning
46.981(d)
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Two brown bags of uncover/unwrapped bread observed on the floor and an uncover pot of broth observed in the walk-in cooler. Note: All food(especially ready to eat food) must be stored or handled in a way that prevent contamination. Bread was removed from floor. New Violation.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and coffee cup observed in the handwash sink. Note: Items were removed from sink at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed touching ready to eat food with his bare hands. New Violation.
46.261
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed on floor in food prep in basement area, dead and live cockroaches observed in closet in food prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Note: Bags of uncovered bread observed stored on floor.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying under ware washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bread transport carts, walk-in cooler and inside beverage observed with accumulation of debris and bread crumbs. Cleaning needed.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room observed in need of cleaning.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed throughout facility, pay special attention in area where mouse feces and dead cockroaches were observed.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: *Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease *Vent in toilet room in need of cleaning
46.981(d)
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Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered food observed in the walk-in cooler, basement and food prep area. Note: Food were covered at time of inspection.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Some working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. Note: An access number of dead cockroach was observed on sticky glue behind flour storage area. Mouse feces observed on floor in basement and between pizza oven. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Note: Bags and trays of uncovered bread and rolls observed in the food prep and basement area. All food most be covered prior to storing. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bread transport carts and inside beverage observed with accumulation of debris and bread crumbs. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pans observed stored directly on the floor in food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: *Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease *Vent in toilet room in need of cleaning New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cacia's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cacia's Bakery on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cacia's Bakery.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cacia's Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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