Cake & Joe
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2023, Cake & Joe has six inspections in the public record. Cake & Joe was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up four times.
Cake & Joe's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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: Cold prep unit in the basement prep area is being used for dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed under and behind cooking equipment in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the kitchen are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
82
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the coffee bar area.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: No splashguard observed at the handwash sink in the coffee bar area.
46.301
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. **The Person in Charge arrived during the inspection.
46.101
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the basement prep and warewash areas.
46.981(k)(l)
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
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Aluminum foil is being used to line shelving in the basement. - Protective film still remains on lower shelving of prep tables; remove from appliances.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on lower storage shelving in the basement kitchen. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the ground in the kitchen and basement; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood was not on at the start of the inspection. New Violation.
46.944
47
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. **Proper sink usage reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: No splashguard observed at the handwash sink in the coffee bar area. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in and reach-in coolers, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Establishment was out of additional QAC sanitizer. A new sanitizing solution was set up with chlorine sanitizer.
46.731
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the ground in the kitchen and basement; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood was not on at the start of the inspection.
46.944
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge could not name the 5 reportable foodborne illnesses.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies) observed in the basement prep and utility sink areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inverted plastic crates are being used for elevated shelving. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Indirect drain at the food preparation sink does not have an air gap of at least 1 inch. New Violation.
46.822
33
Feb 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. **Employee beverage was removed during the inspection.
46.151(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. **The Person in Charge arrived at the start of the inspection.
46.101
Management awareness; policy present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in Charge only knew 2 of the 5 reportable foodborne illnesses. **Sample employee health policy reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.111(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inverted plastic crates are being used for elevated shelving. New Violation.
46.671
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed overflowing trashcans in the outdoor refuse area; remove from the premises at a frequency to minimize objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Food debris observed under and behind cooking equipment in the kitchen. - General floor cleaning needed behind grease trap and the unused mechanical warewash unit. - Unused mechanical warewash unit in the basement; remove from facility.
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. New Violation.
46.981(d)
55
Jan 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing dishes and utensils in the handwash sink in the kitchen.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the basement prep and storage areas.
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 walk-in refrigerator.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil is being used to line shelving in the basement.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of grease and food debris on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored idle on the ground in the kitchen and basement; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the kitchen are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
61
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Several potentially hazardous ready to eat foods located in walk-in and reach-in refrigeration units were not properly date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the basement prep area. New Violation.
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. **The Person in Charge arrived during the inspection.
46.101
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the basement prep and 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 walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table surfaces and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil is being used to line shelving in the basement. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surface Cleaning: - Accumulation of ice on the interior surfaces of chest freezers. - Mouse droppings observed on storage shelving in the basement. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The indirect drain under the food preparation and handwash sinks in the basement is clogged and was observed overflowing. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Food debris observed under and behind cooking equipment. - Mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters of the basement prep and storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed 1 light out underneath the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cake & Joe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cake & Joe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cake & Joe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cake & Joe.
Has Cake & Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cake & Joe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cake & Joe 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 Cake & Joe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cake & Joe is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants