Cafe Roma Bakery

6147 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe Roma Bakery three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cafe Roma Bakery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the cake decorating area was blocked by a hat and coat and not accesible at all times for employee use. -

46.825(a)

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. -Food Safety person arrived in middle of inspection.

46.102

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Observed containers of icing on flooring of walkin refrigerator New Violation.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Outside surfaces of mixer unit observed with excess flour. -Shelving in cake decorating area observed with dust accumulation and debris. -Flooring in walkin freezer observed with heavy debris accumulation -Flooring in walkin refrigerator needs cleaning New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Ceilings and walls observed stained in bakery prep area New Violation.

46.921

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Screen in window of restroom observed severly torn, does not exclude vermin entry -Front door observed continuously open at time of inspection New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed reachin unit inoperable and used for dry storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Outside surfaces of mixture unit observed with excess flour. -Shelving in cake decorating area observed with dust accumulation and debris. -Flooring in walkin freezer observed with heavy debris accumulation -Flooring in walkin refrigerator needs cleaning New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tiles observed in retail area. -observed excess clutter in rear storage area of unnecessary items New Violation.

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

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly in dessert closed display unit at serving counter. New Violation.

46.562

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Front door observed open continously at time of inspection. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Side paneling observed missing on compressor unit inside walkin freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Outside surfaces of mixture unit observed with excess flour. -Shelving in cake decorating area observed with dust accumulation and debris. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tiles observed in retail area. -observed excess clutter in rear storage area of unnecessary items New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items in rear stock room amongst food related equipment. New Violation.

46.963

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Roma Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Roma Bakery on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Roma Bakery?

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

Has Cafe Roma Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Roma Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Roma Bakery 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 Roma Bakery inspected?

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

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