Coffee Deli & Pizzeria

238 N 50Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Coffee Deli & Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee medicines stored on shelf with foods, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Removed.
46.1027
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Interior surfaces: smooth, easy to clean, and in good condition **There is an unsealed hole around the drain tube behind the ice machine.
46.901
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Food in the bain marie refrigerator was held at 48- 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Individual salads are not marked with the date they were packaged. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. **Mouse droppings seen in the basement behind the chest freezers **Dead roaches were seen in the basement New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: **Dust has accumulated on vent surfaces inside the 4 door beverage cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Floor and walls need cleaning in the kitchen behind sinks **Cleaning is needed in areas around the rice cooker. **Cleaning is needed in the basement **Cleaning is needed behind chest freezer New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
Jun 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage containers are not labeled with the name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wooden storage shelves in the basement are not painted and/or sealed.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: There is peeling paint on the wall above the ice machine. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the basement are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One spray bottles was found without a label to identify the name of the cleaner. Discarded.
46.1002
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Food items in the bain marie refrigerator were held at 60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Discarded: mayonnaise, sauces, cheeses, and cut vegetables. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: A thermometer was not observed inside the beverage refrigerator. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. **Mouse droppings were seen in the basement stairwell and on shelves in the basement. **Dead roaches were seen in the kitchen. **A live roach was seen in the basement. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Soda crates were seen being used as food storage elevation in the grocery area. Soda crates do not allow for effective cleaning and pest control. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dust has accumulated on vent surfaces inside the beverage cooler.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in the outdoor trash area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **General cleaning and organizing is needed in the basement... too much clutter. **Cleaning is needed under the flat grill. **Deep cleaning is needed in the area around the deep fryer. **Cleaning is needed near the rice cooker. **All areas where pest activity is seen must be washed and sanitized. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Apr 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility, located in the reach-in cooler, was not date marked. Date markings were placed on items in reach-in cooler.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in food prep area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Peroxide was removed from shelves during the inspection.
46.1027
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Missing kick plate observed on reach-in cooler and freezer.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust observed on vents located in bathroom. - Cleaning is needed inside reach-in cooler door tracks. Dirt and debris observed. - Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezers.
46.714
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Deli & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria.

Has Coffee Deli & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coffee Deli & Pizzeria 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 Coffee Deli & Pizzeria inspected?

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