Cherish

4449 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Cherish has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Cherish's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: - Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the kitchen area. - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen and restroom area. New Violation.

46.825(a)

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods (bean pies and banana pudding) are from an approved source. New Violation.

46.211

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Inspector notes: Expired milk and eggs observed in reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.201

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.

46.712

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

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. New Violation.

46.103

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 blown out light observed under hood. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

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

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Domestic table and chafing pans observed in use in kitchen area. *Equipment is not NSF approved and should be removed. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in refrigeration unit. and on walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed around dough mixer. -Heavy ice accumulation and food debris observed on floor surface of walk-in cooler. -Mouse droppings observed in POS area shelves. -Kick plates observed with dust and debris. -Bottom surface of prep tables are not cleaned to sight. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not elevated on a utility rack when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Oct 3, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cherish on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Cherish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cherish have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cherish means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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