Cafe Y Chocolate
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Public records show three inspections at Cafe Y Chocolate stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Cafe Y Chocolate is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee restroom door observed not self closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated.
46.981(e)(m)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back storage area. -Splash guard needed between hand washing sink and food prep table in the food prep area. Note: All food must be 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: microwave, blender, storage shelves, chest freezers.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on shelving throughout the facility. -Ice accumulation the chest freezers in both food prep areas. -Dust accumulation observed on fan guards inside the walk-in cooler. -Gasket on reach in refrigerator and freezer observed with black residue. -Grease and food debris observed in fryer cabinet.
46.711(b)(c)
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Oct 16, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of fly and mouse activity observed in the food prep and back storage areas. 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 in the back storage area. -Splash guard needed between hand washing sink and food prep table in the food prep area. Note: All food must be 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. Corrective action: Hair restraint were applied during the time of inspection.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the sugar and flour in direct contact with the food and not having handle stored above the top of food. Corrective action: Handle was removed and properly cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: microwave, blender, storage shelves, chest freezers. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on shelving throughout the facility. -Ice accumulation the chest freezers in both food prep areas. -Dust accumulation observed on fan guards inside the walk-in cooler. -Gasket on reach in refrigerator and freezer observed with black residue. -Grease and food debris observed in fryer cabinet. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee restroom door observed not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Note: Paper towel was provided at time of inspection.
46.823(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut potentially hazardous ready to eat food(lettuce0, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerator, was not date marked. Note: Date was provided at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
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. Note: PIC came at time of inspection.
46.102
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease observed on prep table and around cold prep unit and allow the sides of deep fryer. cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food residues, grease and debris observed on floor behind and under equipment in food prep and storage areas. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. Cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Y Chocolate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Y Chocolate on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Y Chocolate?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Y Chocolate.
Has Cafe Y Chocolate's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Y Chocolate have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Y Chocolate means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Y Chocolate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Y Chocolate is inspected around two times per year on average.
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