Cafe Square One
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
58
Score
Cafe Square One has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water holding stirring utensils was held at 90 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Person in charge discarded the water during the time of inspection.
46.385(a)(1)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed the kitchen prep area. Person in charge disposed of cans during the time of inspection.
46.201
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food containers observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Crates observed being used at elevation. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Lower shelves of the refrigerator in the front service area observed needing to be properly wiped and cleaned. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Perimeter cleaning needed under and behind equipment (cooking, sinks, cold preps ovens and under counters) in the front area and kitchen prep area due to grease accumulation and debris.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
May 28, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of mouse activity observed along the perimeters in the kitchen prep, and front prep areas. Visible physical evidence of rat droppings observed outside along the window sills and all along the grounds around the trash cans and walls. New Violation.
46.153
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and coffee machine and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink behind the counter and in the restroom observed needing to be resealed to the wall properly. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Lower shelves observed needing to be properly cleaned. -Lower shelves of the refrigerators and freezer in the front service area observed needing to be properly wiped and cleaned. - Cardboard observed lining shelves. - Ice accumulation observed in the under counter reach in freezer. - Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling fan blades in the customer service area. - Front counter top observed with debris and not properly cleaned and sanitized. -Wall behind the cold prep refrigerator observed needing to be properly wiped and sanitized. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Receptacles observed needing to be cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged walls and chipped paint observed in the back ware washing area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue observed in the handwash sink. * Person in charge removed food from sink during the time of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food observed not covered in the reach in refrigerator. *Person in charge placed lids on all uncovered food during the time of inspection.
46.281
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Stirring utensils was held at 62.3 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Sanitarian advised the person in charge of other options. * Person in charge discarded the water at the time of inspection.
46.385(a)(1)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink behind the counter and in the restroom observed needing to be resealed properly. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Lower shelves observed needing to be properly cleaned. -Stagnant water observed at the bottom of the cold prep refrigerator. -Lower shelf of the refrigerator observed needing to be properly cleaned. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor and not properly elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Square One last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Square One on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Square One?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Square One.
Has Cafe Square One's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Square One have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Square One 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 Square One inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Square One is inspected around three times per year on average.
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