Cescaphe at the Water Works

620 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Cescaphe at the Water Works was last inspected on Apr 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to eight violations per visit.

Cescaphe at the Water Works' latest score of 61 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dichlorvos pest strip observed in the engine house kitchen. Manufacturer's directions state that the strips are not to be used in food prep areas. Corrective action: the pest strip was discarded.

46.1022

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed at the side of the entrance door to the Engine House kitchen. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Damaged tray observed on the expresso machine in the engine house kitchen. -Ice accumulation observed on the door, ceiling, and shelving in the walk-in freezer located in the engine house kitchen basement. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on shelving in the engine house patio area. -Debris observed on the interior of a chest fridge in the tent setup and break down area. -White fuzz observed on shelving and insulation on pipes in the walk-in cooler in the engine house kitchen basement. -Residue observed on the gasket of the chest freezer in the engine house kitchen basement. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in the ice machine in the engine house kitchen basement. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the ceiling of the women's toilet room located near the tent. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed stored on the floor in the hallway adjacent to the engine house kitchen basement. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No shielding was present on the light in front of the walk-in cooler in the engine house kitchen basement. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trash receptacles required at/near handwashing stations New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cescaphe at the Water Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cescaphe at the Water Works on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Cescaphe at the Water Works' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cescaphe at the Water Works have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cescaphe at the Water Works 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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