Cnt Coffee

716 N 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cnt Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Cnt Coffee trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Time as a public health control; procedures & record

Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.

46.385(c)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

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

46.1041

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: PIC stated sanitizing of food equipment is done weekly and not daily. New Violation.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. New Violation.

46.102

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed mouse dropping on floor corners in storage closet. Cleaning is needed. New Violation.

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

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage bottles are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.282

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages observed stored on the floor in the storage area; items should be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor. New Violation.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Spoon for stirring coffee observed in cup of stagnant. New Violation.

46.302

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Small lidded trash can is needed in the restroom for female sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.941(f)

Feb 19, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages observed stored on the floor in the storage area; items should be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed slight dust and debris on shelving surfaces in the prep area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed slight debris on the floor perimeters underneath storage racks in the storage closet. - Observed slight dust and debris on the floor surfaces in between refrigerators in the prep area.

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

Dec 6, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Residue buildup observed in the draft coffee dispenser. New Violation.

46.711(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters underneath shelving in the rear dry storage room. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages observed stored directly on the floor in the prep area; items should be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor. New Violation.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice scooper utensil observed in direct contact with the ice- did not have handle stored above the top of the ice.

46.302

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak in the prep sink pipe and the pipe underneath the sanitizing basin of the 3-bay sink- draining into buckets. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): -observed dust accumulation and coffee beans under front counter fridges -observed mouse droppings underneath shelving in the dry storage room -observed dead roaches on glue traps New Violation.

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

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak in the prep sink pipe and the pipe underneath the sanitizing basin of the 3-bay sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed gaps/openings along the baseboards in the facility.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cnt Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cnt Coffee on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cnt Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cnt Coffee.

Has Cnt Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cnt Coffee have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cnt Coffee 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.

How often is Cnt Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cnt Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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