Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
64
Score
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse has been inspected three times since 2023. Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse was last inspected on Sep 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Food separated & protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered food observed in walk-in cooler. Corrective action was take and lids were provided.
46.281
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler.
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
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice bin observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Corrective action was taken and ice scoop was adjusted.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Bottom right refrigerator drawer observed does not close properly. -Rust observed on drain boards. -Observed ripped upholstery on 2nd floor bar stools. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes observed on door hinges on cold hold units. -Dust observed on beer walk-in cooler ceiling. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of debris observed on floor under/around cooking equipment. -Floor under beverage tower is not clean on sight. -Dust observed on support beams in second floor bar area and stairwell. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
64
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the 2nd floor bar to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action was take and signage was provided. -One of two hand wash sink inn 2nd floor bar and Women's restroom was observed at 96-98 degree F and not at least 100 degree F. Corrective action was taken and hot water was restored.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action was taken and food was relocated.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in Charge took corrective action and made fresh sanitizer.
46.674(d)(e)
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. Application emailed.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Residue observed on interior surfaces of beer refrigerators. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low water pressure observed in hand wash sink in 1st floor bar. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of debris observed on floor under cooking equipment and in liquor closets. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Gloves were observed being used as stoppers for 3 bay sink is not NSF/ANSI approved. New Violation.
46.671
47
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired orange juice observed in 2nd floor bar. See discard list.
46.201
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar ice observed was not covered to prevent contamination. Corrective action was taken and lids were provided.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the bar area. Corrective action was taken and employee relocated bottles of cleaner.
46.1021
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 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided fresh sanitizer.
46.675(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grease observed on floor under cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust observed on vent surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood shelving surfaces in liquor closet is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Liquor is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bread crumbs observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. Person in Charge took corrective action and removed scoop.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on storage shelving surfaces under preparation tables. New Violation.
46.714
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse.
Has Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse 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 Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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