Cherry Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Cherry Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Cherry Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving in the rear food storage area. -Chest freezer in the rear food storage area was off one hinge. -Out of order freezer observed in the storage room. -Domestic freezers and slow cookers observed in the facility.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed under the lid of the chest freezer in the rear food storage area. -Residue observed on the cleaning supply shelves next to the 3 bay sink in the rear dishwashing area. -Residue observed on the exterior of the ice machine.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on the floor next to the reach in fridge in the rear food storage area. -Static dust observed on pipes and ceiling over the rear food storage area and on the wall next to the reach-in fridge. -Unnecessary items: Freezer and coffee machine in the storage room are not in use. -Dust observed on vent cover on the wall of the serving area. -Dust observed on the walls of the storage room. -Debris observed on the floor of the rear prep area under the grinder sink. -Damaged wall observed in the rear prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light was present in the Pepsi fridge in the retail area.
46.943
82
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: First aid supplies in the rear food storage area were stored on the same shelf as food. Corrective action: The supplies were moved to the bottom shelf.
46.1028
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sign observed at non hand wash sink in the rear dishwashing area. Corrective action: The sign was removed. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Eggs and raw fish observed stored in the reach in fridge over ready to eat food. Corrective action the eggs and fish were moved. New Violation.
46.281
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed in the cabinet where onions are stored in the serving area. -Debris observed in cabinets in the retail area. -Residue observed on the door track of a reach-in fridge in the retail area. -Residue observed under the lid of the chest freezer in the rear food storage area. -Residue observed on the cleaning supply shelves next to the 3 bay sink in the rear dishwashing area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unsealed utility lines observed above the electrical panel in the storage room. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light was present in the Pepsi fridge in the retail area. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the serving and storage room areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving in the rear food storage area. -Chest freezer in the rear food storage area was off one hinge. -Out of order freezer observed in the storage room. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior of the reach-in freezer in the storage room. New Violation.
46.671
50
Sep 20, 2024
Variance Review
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rodent bait observed in the retail and food prep areas was not contained in bait stations. Corrective action: the rodent bait was discarded.
46.1026
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Out of order freezer observed in the storage room. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior of the reach-in freezer in the storage room.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Residue observed on the door track of a reach-in fridge in the retail area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Peeling paint observed above the warewash sink. -Unsealed utility lines and exposed wall cavity observed in the storage room. -Missing floor tile observed in the storage room. -Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling of the storage room.
46.921
74
Oct 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (chicken), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold-holding unit, was not date marked. * Item was date-marked during the time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in warewashing area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. * The person in charge labeled the containers during the time of inspection.
46.1002
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Fruit flies observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged rubber gasket observed on the door of a standing refrigeration unit in the front service area. Handwash sink not sealed to wall in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Interior of the standing refrigeration unit in the front service area was not clean to sight. Shelving used for food/equipment storage in the facility are not clean to sight. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floors throughout the facility are not clean to sight.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cherry Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cherry Cafe on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cherry Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cherry Cafe.
Has Cherry Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherry Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cherry 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.
How often is Cherry Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cherry Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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