Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria stretching back to 2023. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on floor surface under racks in walk-in freezer.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Hot water knob observed loose on faucet in women's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris/spill observed on floor surface under hot hold unit. *Employee cleaned under unit.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) activity observed in the kitchen, storage and cafeteria area. - Mouse droppings and dead mice on glue trap observed under oven and along floor perimeter in kitchen area. *Employee swept under ovens. - Mouse droppings observed on steam table shelf in deli station. -Mouse droppings observed on floor surface behind soda refrigerator in dining area. -Mouse droppings observed along floor perimeter of dining area New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on floor surface under racks in walk-in freezer. -Mouse droppings observed on storage racks and carboard boxes in storage area. -Debris observed on kick plate of reach-in refrigerator in deli station. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Mouse droppings observed along floor perimeter to rear of kitchen area near ice cream freezer. -Mouse droppings along dining area floor perimeter. -Debris and dust on floor surface in ice machine room. *Deep cleaning is needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
May 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Reach-in refrigerator observed defective with an out of order sign in cafeteria prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on floor surface under racks in walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use in ware wash area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2 dented canned items observed on storage rack in storage area. * Dented cans were discarded.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. * Application for city of Philadelphia food safety certificate was sent via email.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Spring observed broken on hot hold unit door. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris on floor surface under racks in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Loose ceiling tile observed in women's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris and dust observed on floor surfaces under equipment (Hot hold units) in the kitchen area. - Dead mouse observed on glue trap under hot hold unit. - Debris and dust on floor surfaces in dry storage area under storage racks. * The person in charge cleaned under racks. New Violation.
46.921
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hot hold unit observed defective in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris on floor surface under racks in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. - Debris observed in shelving in deli area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from floor pipe at hand wash sink in the deli prep area. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 1st hand wash sink observed in need of re-caulking in men's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris and dust observed on floor surfaces under equipment (Hot hold) in the kitchen area. - Debris and dust on floor surfaces in dry storage area under storage racks. - Water observed on floor surface behind equipment in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.921
78
Sep 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the serving and kitchen area. * Soap was replenished.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge observed with a serve safe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *Sanitarian sent food safety certificate application link via email.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the reach-in refrigerator in serving area. *Thermometer provided.
46.632
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris on floor surface under racks in walk-in cooler. - Dust accumulation observed on vent covers in walk-in coolers.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from pipes under 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Debris observed on floor surface of women's restroom. * General cleaning is needed New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use in the serving area.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. - Ceiling vents of hood have dust accumulation. New Violation.
46.544(e)
58
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the serving area was blocked by knives and not accessible at all times for employee use. * Knives were removed.
46.825(a)
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken was held at 130 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * The person in charge removed can opener.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed in the dry storage and serving area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Defective hot hold unit observed in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in refrigerator. - Mouse droppings observed on storage racks in dry storage area. -Mouse droppings observed on bottom shelf surface in serving area. - Food debris on floor surface under racks in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink near the ware wash area. *Soap was later provided.
46.825(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1 dented canned item observed on storage rack in walk-in cooler. * dented can was discarded
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. * Employee removed can opener.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Defective ice machine observed in ice vending area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observe on bottom surface of storage rack in food storage area. - Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. - Food debris on floor surface under racks in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris and dust observed on floor surfaces under equipment. - Old mouse droppings observed on floor surface under steam table. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two burnt out light bulbs underneath the hood. New Violation.
46.943
55
Sep 22, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels. Corrective action *Person in Charge provided paper towels at the time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 10 severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed on canned storage rack. Corrective action *Person in Charge removed the ten dented cans.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Parfait was held at 44* degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action *Person in Charge placed the Parfait inside the walk-in refrigerator at the time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. Corrective action *Food Employee put on a beard restraint at the time of inspection.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on three compartment and prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. Corrective action *Person in Charge removed the wiping cloths at the time of inspection.
46.772
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice accumulation in the walk in freezer during the time of inspection.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink on the serving line slow draining at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed faucet loose on hand wash sink inside the women's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on flooring under vending machines. -Miscellaneous debris on floor surface in ice machine room. - Grease debris on flooring surface under hot hold unit. -debris on floor surface under pan storage rack. -dead mouse inside cafeteria closet on glue trap. *Inspector advised to create a maintenance checklist. - Grease accumulation on wall surface of hot hold unit.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two burnt out light bulbs underneath the hood. New Violation.
46.943
45
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) activity observed along kitchen floor perimeter, Dishwashing area floor perimeter, on bottom surface of storage rack in kitchen and dry storage closet area. - Dead mouse and droppings observed in closet in cafeteria area. - Few mouse droppings on flooring surface in cafeteria area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates observed used for elevation of food items inside walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed on wooden pallet in food storage closet. - Mouse droppings on bottom surface of storage rack in kitchen area and food storage closet. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on flooring under vending machines. -Miscellaneous debris on floor surface in ice machine room. - Grease debris on flooring surface under hot hold unit. - Grease accumulation on wall surface of hot hold unit. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation on hood. New Violation.
46.544(e)
78
Apr 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation and food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer in deli prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed under vending machines. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria.
Has Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria 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 Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chestnut Hill Hospital Cafeteria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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