Cafe Walnut
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Walnut four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cafe Walnut on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not inside the employee toilet room. Soap and paper towels were provided, seconds later.
46.941(a)-(e)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at the front prep area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Old refrigerator at the rear storage area is used for dry storage, only. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on cabinet and shelf surfaces at the front prep and storage areas. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulations observed on the ventilation covers at the ceiling of both toilet rooms. Employee hand washing sink is not properly sealed against the wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and other maintenance tools observed on the floor and not placed on designated racks. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (butter cake & kimchee) inside the reach-in refrigerator was not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
61
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired skim milk was observed in the food preparation area dated, 1/3/2025. The person in charge discarded the expired milk.
46.201
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The air vent located in the customer restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment due to debris and residue. -Old glue traps located on the floor of several areas were in need of changing. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (muffins, pastries, and bagels) were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts in the front display case. New Violation.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non operational refrigerators were being used as dry storage only in several areas. -The handles of one under counter refrigerator located in the food preparation area were in need of repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in the reach-in freezer located in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A hole in the employee restroom door and in need of repair. -The handwashing sink located in the customer restroom area was slightly leaking water from the lower pipe and in need of repair. New Violation.
46.922(d)
82
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (muffins, pastries, and bagels) were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts in the front display case. New Violation.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink located in the customer restroom area was not properly sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in one reach-in freezer located in the food preparation area. -Interior lower surface cleaning was needed in several refrigeration units due to food debris. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The employees restroom door was damaged and in need of repair. -The handwashing sink located in the customer restroom area was slightly leaking water from the lower pipe and in need of repair. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Walnut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Walnut on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Walnut?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Walnut.
Has Cafe Walnut's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Walnut have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Walnut 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 Walnut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Walnut is inspected around two times per year on average.
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