Cava Rittenhouse

1713 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Cava Rittenhouse has three inspections in the public record. Cava Rittenhouse was last inspected on Nov 14, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Cava Rittenhouse's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. The application for the Philadelphia food saftey certificate was emailed to the facility.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action: Person In Charge agreed to sanitize all wares in the 3 bay sink.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Out of order garbage area observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in a hand wash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the vent cover in the employee toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: -Trash observed on the ground in the outdoor dumpster area. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Uneven floor observed in the dish washing area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light observed in the 2nd floor storage area was not functional. New Violation.

46.943

Feb 8, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Debris and residue observed along the floor perimeter of the employee toilet room.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: -Lids observed open on one dumpster in the outdoor area. -Trash observed on the ground in the outdoor dumpster area.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Damaged flooring observed in the upstairs area. -Debris observed in the floor corners of the dining area. -Hole observed in the wall of the employee toilet room. -Grease observed on the floor under the fryers and between the base coving and the wall next to the fryers in the serving area. -Residue observed on the wall and ceiling of the food prep area near the mop sink. -Debris observed on shelving in the serving area.

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

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the 2nd floor storage area and closets. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Out of order dish machine observed in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Trash observed on the floor in the employee toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpsters in the outdoor trash area are overfilled and the lids can not be shut. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed stored on the floor near the mop sink in the rear food prep area, rather than elevated for floor cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Rittenhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Rittenhouse on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava Rittenhouse?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cava Rittenhouse.

Has Cava Rittenhouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cava Rittenhouse 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 Cava Rittenhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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