Cafe Michelangelo
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2025, Cafe Michelangelo has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. 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
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Plastic crate utilized for food elevation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters in front service area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Cardboard lining observed in under-counter unit refrigerator unit. -Plastic lining observed inside of under counter refrigerator unit in bar area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan cover observed inside of all of the walk-in cooler units. -Ice build up observed in the first floor walk in cooler unit. -Debris observed in the first floors walk in freezer unit.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at several handwash sinks in the facility it took 2-5 minutes before water reached 105 degrees F. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floors observed in the kitchen preparation area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Dusty cover ventilation system observed in dry storage area. -Dusty ventilation system observed between restroom hallway area.
46.981(d)
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Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan cover observed inside of all of the walk-in cooler units. -Ice build up observed in the first floor walk in cooler unit. -Debris observed in the first floors walk in freezer unit.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floors observed in the kitchen preparation area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dusty cover ventilation system observed in dry storage area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Missing label observed on dry goods in basement prep area.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Plastic crate utilized for food elevation inside of basement walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters in front service area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic lining observed in under-counter unit refrigerator unit. New Violation.
46.522
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Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in several refrigeration units was not date marked. *Instructed person in charge to date mark all food items.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in cleaning area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Missing soap observed at outdoor hand wash sink -Sponges observed in hand wash sink in bar area *person in charge removed sponges. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. *FSC certified person arrived 20 minutes after start of inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Soiled utensils observed inside of the mop sink in food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Salads and pre-sliced onions were observed at 57 degrees F in in an ice bath. New Violation.
46.384(c)(d)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Pre-made drinks observed without labels in front service area. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Flies observed in the rear dining area.
46.981(k)(l)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Dishes in front service area observed not inverted.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF/ANSI approved chest freezer observed in the facility -Air conditioning drainage line observed in food prep hand wash sink.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan cover observed inside of all of the walk-in cooler units. -Ice build up observed in the first floor walk in cooler unit. -Heavy food debris observed in the first floors walk in freezer unit.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Basement employee restroom area observed with a receptacle with no lid.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed floor surfaces of the facility.
46.981(e)(m)
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Oct 29, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in cleaning area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Missing soap and paper towels observed at outdoor hand wash sink *Person in charge corrected on site and added paper towels and soap. -Sponges observed in hand wash sink in bar area *person in charge removed sponges.
46.981(h)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in the walk-in cooler did not have identification tags attached to the container. **IDENTIFICATION TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. New Violation.
46.25
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in several refrigeration units , was not date marked. *Instructed person in charge to date mark all food items.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin located in the downstairs storage area. *Person in charge disposed of the ice and cleaned the interior of the ice bin. New Violation.
46.731
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. *FSC certified person arrived 20 minutes after start of inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Flies observed throughout the facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Crates for food elevation observed in the facility.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface areas and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Dishes in front service area observed not inverted.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Chest freezer unit in the basement prep area observed in disrepair. -Non NSF/ANSI approved chest freezer observed in the facility -One reach in refrigerator unit handle in bar area observed in disrepair. -Air conditioning drainage line observed in food prep hand wash sink.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan cover observed inside of all of the walk-in cooler units. -Ice build up observed in the first floor walk in cooler unit. -Heavy food debris observed in the first floors walk in freezer unit.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Basement employee restroom area observed with a receptacle with no lid. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Gaps observed under rear exit door. -Exposed raw wooden walls observed throughout the dry storage area. -Raw wooden shelves observed in one beverage walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Michelangelo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Michelangelo on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Michelangelo?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Michelangelo.
Has Cafe Michelangelo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Michelangelo have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Michelangelo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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