Cafe Lutecia

2301 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Lutecia has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Cafe Lutecia's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brick wall in basement by stairs is not in good repair. New Violation.

46.901

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

Inspector notes: -Milkcrates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Unused domestic vent observed in food preparation area. -Grinder observed installed on a wall mounted handwash sink and not in a deep free standing sink required. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and spiderwebs observed on light fixtures above counter. -Dust and cobwebs observed on surfaces in basement. -Dust observed on wall fixture under counter. New Violation.

46.714

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks high temperature test strips to monitor high temperature sanitizer rinse cycle. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and food debris observed on counters, under/around food equipment (espresso machine) and preparation area/storage area. -Dust observed on milk crate surfaces in basement. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Basement area observed with accumulation of debris, leaves, and clutter. New Violation.

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

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the bain marie. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items.

46.281

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat was held at 46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and relocated items to bring food temperatures down. Refrigerator temperature was turned down and reached proper temperatures during time of inspection.

46.385(a)(2)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.282

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

Inspector notes: -Observed inoperable chest freezer unit in basement area. -Milkcrates used for elevation is not NSF/ANSI approved. -Unused domestic vent observed in food preparation area. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks high temperature test strips to monitor high temperature sanitizer rinse cycle. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and food debris observed on counters, under/around food equipment and preparation area/storage area. -Dust observed on milk crate surfaces in basement. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on vent cover. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Basement area observed with accumulation of debris, cobwebs, and clutter. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Lutecia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lutecia on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Lutecia?

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

Has Cafe Lutecia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Lutecia 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 Cafe Lutecia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lutecia is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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