Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Chris' Jazz Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Chris' Jazz Cafe trails the local norm.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the cold hold unit and walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action was taken and items were date marked.
46.385(b)
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 server station area. Corrective action was taken and bottles were labeled.
46.1002
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
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. Corrective action was taken and slicer was washed, rinsed and sanitized. -Pink slime observed on the interior of the soda gun holster. Corrective action was taken and surfaces were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Residue observed under cooking equipment and along edges of floor. - Debris and residue observed under equipment in the bar. -Food residue observed on wall and on floor in dry storage pantry. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer lid was not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed on interior surfaces of chest freezer. -Residue observed in bar catch basin. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of four restrooms were out of order. New Violation.
46.823(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chris' Jazz Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chris' Jazz Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chris' Jazz Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.