Chestnut Hill Coffee Company

8620 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chestnut Hill Coffee Company has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in open display case refrigeration equipment. New Violation.

46.59

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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

Inspector notes: 1 of 2 ice machine observed not in service during inspection. Cappuccino machine observed non-operational during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed on shelving in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Observed porous (painted) ceiling tiles in the food prep area. -Open utility penetrations observed under handwashing sinks in basement & prep area. -Open ceiling observed over exhaust fan located in the basement. New Violation.

46.921

Nov 15, 2024

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: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the ware washing/ food prep area. *Soap provided during inspection.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. *Person arrived minutes into inspection.

46.101

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Lower-level rear door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Effective door sweep not provided. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: 1 of 2 ice machine observed not properly working during inspection. Ice machine observed leaking onto floor. *Person in charge turned the machine off during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor surfaces under the reach-in units in the lower level observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.

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

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the * area. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the * area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the * area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

46.941(a)-(e)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area.

46.1021

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

46.101

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in side coffee prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.922(c)

Personal cleanliness

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

46.152

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

Inspector notes: Non-operational ice machine observed in the basement prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed on the shelving in the front coffee prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chestnut Hill Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chestnut Hill Coffee Company on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chestnut Hill Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chestnut Hill Coffee Company.

Has Chestnut Hill Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chestnut Hill Coffee Company have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chestnut Hill Coffee Company 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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