Cafe Rokhat

2481-2483 Grant Ave 2453 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Rokhat has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food separated & protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Cafe Rokhat's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Common grinder or food processor used to grind raw beef or pork after raw poultry without adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
46.281
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Beef foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
46.423
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Foods (Strawberries, milks) potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the open display, reach in units and walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Several Slicers have an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
46.711(a)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Chicken food being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature on the dry storage area. Food observed thawing in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.341
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -The following equipment are not in use (convection oven, hot holding unit, dough maker, two closed display cases, one steam table/cold prep unit)
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration/freezer units, and closed/open display cases -Grease accumulation on cooking equipment -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris around perimeters of floors in walk-in cooler -Ice accumulation in the chest freezer New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris on floors in the kitchen area and dry storage area. *Old mouse droppings stuck on the wall of the dry storage room, gas pipes. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1 light out in the establishment
46.943
41
May 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Beef foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
46.423
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Hotdog packets touching ready to eat foods in the open display case New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Prepped foods potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the open display, reach in units and walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Several Slicers have an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - Food prep sink with dirty dishes and utensils stored inside. - food prep slow draining not allowing to be properly cleaned New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings, dead cockroaches) activity observed in the mechanical area and kitchen area. 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.
46.341
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration/freezer units, and closed/open display cases -Heavy Grease accumulation on cooking equipment -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris around perimeters of floors in walk-in cooler
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops observed not elevated to properly air dry New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Several lights out in the establishment
46.943
35
Jan 31, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Common grinder or food processor used to grind raw beef or pork after raw poultry without adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Prepped foods potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the open display, reach in units and walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Beef foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
46.423
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Several Slicers have an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - Food prep sink with dirty dishes and utensils stored inside. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil being used to cover cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration/freezer units, and closed/open display cases -Heavy Grease accumulation on cooking equipment -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris around perimeters of floors in walk-in cooler
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1 light out in the front service area.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the mechanical 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.
46.341
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
32
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw meat in reach in was uncovered and touching old beef juice that was hard in the reach in unit. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Prepped foods potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the open display, reach in units and walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Beef foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. New Violation.
46.423
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Several Slicers have an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: A cat observed inside the restroom New Violation.
46.153
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.341
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 on the food employees and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris on lower exterior surfaces of shelving units -Food debris on lower interior surfaces of under-the-counter refrigeration units, reach-in refrigeration/freezer units, and closed/open display cases -Heavy Grease accumulation on cooking equipment -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler -Food debris around perimeters of floors in walk-in cooler
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1 light out in the front service area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Rokhat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Rokhat on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Rokhat?

Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Rokhat.

Has Cafe Rokhat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Rokhat have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Rokhat means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.