Cheers Cafe

2601 E Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cheers Cafe. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometer provided & accurate”, showing up two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Cheers Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Domestic equipment Non-NSF ANSI chest freezers, reach-in freezer , and drain racks observed in the facility at time of inspection.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at the handwash sink in the bathroom. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed by the side of the fryer due to food debris and grease accumulation. New Violation.

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

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible.

46.561

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the three compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: A City Food Safety Certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection. Application was emailed to the person in charge

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.

46.712

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.561

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

Inspector notes: Grinder installed on a floating wall handwash sink, instead of a fixed four legged handwash sink. New Violation.

46.652

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Food prep sink with an indirect waste drain connection or approved variance to use a food colander for washing and rinsing of fruit and vegetables not observed in the facility. New Violation.

46.862

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the dining area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheers Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheers Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheers Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “thermometer provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheers Cafe.

Has Cheers Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheers Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheers Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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