Cafe Lovely

5527 N 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cafe Lovely. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI microwave, dish drying rack, rick cooker

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were note: -Water stained ceiling tiles above the 3-basin sink. -Holes in ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. -Porus ceiling tiles in the food prep and warewashing area.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.

46.981(d)

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The handwash sink in the restroom areas does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: PIC provided paper towels and a handwash sign during the time of inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (House Flies) observed in the warewashing/food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Plates and bowls observed not inverted in the warewashing area. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, dish drying rack, rick cooker -No food prep sink with a indirect waste drain observed. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A food prep sink with a indirect waste drain and air gap not observed. *Discontinue washing and slicing of fruits and vegetables until one is installed.* New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Lovely last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lovely on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Lovely?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lovely.

Has Cafe Lovely's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Lovely have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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