Cafe Diem

1031 S 8Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Diem stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

Cafe Diem scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Uncovered food was observed near the walk-in cooler (chicken). The person in charge was advised to cover the chicken. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Plastic crates were being used for elevation. -Raw wood was being used for elevation in several areas. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in one freezer located in the basement storage area. -Rust around shelves in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vent located in the men's restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food preparation area, warewashing area and basement storage area due to debris and residue. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Duct-tape was obsreved around the handle of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several freezers in the basement storage area. -The fans of the walk-in cooler were in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -The floor of the walk-in cooler was in need of cleaning due to residue. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in several areas due to debris. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Duct-tape was obsreved around the handle of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Exterior surface cleaning of equipment in the food preparation/warewashing area due to residue. -The floor of the walk-in cooler was in need of cleaning due to residue/debris. -Ice build-up in several chest freezers located in the basement. -Rust around shelves in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vent located in the men's restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food preparation area, warewashing area, basement area and other storage areas due to residue and debris. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Diem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Diem on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Diem?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Diem.

Has Cafe Diem's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Diem have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Diem 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 Cafe Diem inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Diem is inspected around two times per year on average.

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