Chapterhouse Cafe

620 S 09Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Chapterhouse Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink located in the rear storage area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.

46.941(a)-(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. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. A food safety certified person later arrived.

46.103

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: A hot water delay was observed at the handwashing sink located in the rear storage area. Hot water took several minutes to reach peak demand. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The restroom door was observed not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees were observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, or hats. New Violation.

46.152

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the front service area. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice Cream chest freezer observed needing to be cleaned. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Pipes and wires penetrating ceiling, walls and floor needs be properly sealed. New Violation.

46.921

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chapterhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chapterhouse Cafe on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Chapterhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chapterhouse Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chapterhouse Cafe 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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