Cheesy Bun

1700 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cheesy Bun has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Cheesy Bun on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Trashcan with lid not observed guest or employee restrooms New Violation.

46.882(b)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One burnt out light observed exhaust hood New Violation.

46.943

Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.

Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.

10-602(5)(a)(.1)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps observed in-ground cellar door do not prevent entry of pests New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: - Inoperable reach-in unit observed prep area - Inoperable walk-in unit door removed and used as dry storage room New Violation.

46.671

Sep 10, 2024

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged cake food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.

46.422

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: -Non-NSF/ANSI chest freezers observed in the prep and basement area -Domestic microwave observed in the prep area.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floor corners of walk-in cooler during the inspection. -Ice accumulations observed inside chest freezers in the basement area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop in the mop bucket not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying.

46.981(f)

Jul 17, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on floor corners of walk-in cooler during the inspection.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as mop, brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floor in the utility closet, while not in use to prevent vermin harborage

46.981(e)(m)

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Chicken potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. New Violation.

46.385(b)

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 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. QAC pill added to solution to derive 200 ppm during the inspection.

46.731

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the prep and retail area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on floor corners of walk-in cooler during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as mop, brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floor in the utility closet, while not in use to prevent vermin harborage New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheesy Bun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheesy Bun on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheesy Bun?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheesy Bun.

Has Cheesy Bun's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cheesy Bun inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheesy Bun is inspected around two times per year on average.

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