Coffee Tea & Company
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2024, Coffee Tea & Company has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee medicines and first-aid products stored in rear storage area above food and utensil storage, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Corrective action; Operator removed personal medicines and first aid storage during the inspection.
46.1028
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed bowls and equipment stored inside of the handwashing sink in the food prep area at time of inspection. Sanitarian advised operator to remove equipment from blocking the handwashing sink during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was in excess of 500 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Operator added more water to dilute the solution to derive the proper sanitizing solution concentration of 400ppm during the inspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) in the front prep, ware washing, and basement storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed an out-of-use chest under-counter refrigerator in the beverage prep area. - Observed the food prep sink supported by bricks. - Observed a loose gasket on the door of the under-counter refrigerator underneath the espresso machine in the front prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust an dust on shelving rack surfaces in the rear ware washing area. - Observed few mouse droppings on the rear corner counter surface in the side prep area (no food prep on this counter). - Observed mouse droppings on out-of-use equipment and on boxes in the rear storage and basement storage areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters behind the grease trap in the ware washing area. - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment throughout the basement storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters and staircase ledge surfaces in the hallway leading the the basement stairs. - Observed dust and debris on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the front beverage and food prep, rear ware washing, rear storage, and basement storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Mar 2, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the side prep area. Sanitarian advised PIC to replenish paper towels at the handwashing sink during the inspection. - Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the beverage prep area and rear ware washing area. Sanitarian advised PIC to replenish handwashing soap during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink did not have a minimum temperature of 75 degrees F at time of inspection. Observed FSC person set up 3-bay ware washing sink sanitizer solution with cold water. FSC person set up the 3-bay ware washing sink with hot water and derived the appropriate sanitizing solution concentration during the inspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed evidence of rodent activity in the front prep, ware washing, rear storage, and basement storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed an out-of-use chest under-counter refrigerator in the beverage prep area. - Observed a slightly leaking pipe in the basement storage area. - Observed the food prep sink supported by bricks. - Observed a loose gasket on the door of the under-counter refrigerator underneath the espresso machine in the front prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust an dust on shelving rack surfaces in the rear ware washing area. - Observed few mouse droppings on the rear side corner counter surface in the side prep area (no food prep on this counter). - Observed mouse droppings on out-of-use equipment and on boxes in the rear storage and basement storage areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on the basement staircase and staircase ledge surfaces. - Observed dust, debris, and mouse droppings on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the front beverage and food prep, rear ware washing, rear storage, and basement storage areas. - Observed few mouse droppings, debris, and stains on the floor perimeter in between the wall and garbage cans in the seating area. - Observed a puddle of water on the floor in the basement storage area (underneath slightly leaking pipe).
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
64
Jun 26, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the front food prep areas.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Loose hand washing sink faucet observed inside the toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor and wall juncture surfaces behind the rear central air unit is not sealed.
46.921
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. The household freezer chest freezer observed in the prep area has a damaged exterior lid and it is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. Three household chest freezers in the basement are not in operation.
46.671
78
May 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Management did not apply for or obtain the food certificate issued by the Health Department.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The metal trap door in the basement and the base of the front door are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. Household freezer chest freezer observed in the prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. Three household chest freezers in the basement are not in operation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the front food prep areas.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Loose hand washing faucet observed inside the toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Uncovered trash container observed in the food prep area.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wood stairs penetrating the floor in the basement is not properly sealed. Floor and wall juncture surfaces surrounding the rear central air unit are not sealed.
46.921
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food safety certified person on site must obtain the certificate issued by the Philadelphia Health Department. The application was emailed to the owner, while on site.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The metal trap door in the basement and the base of the front door are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: A measuring cup inside the ice bin observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. A scoop with handle is needed. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is elevated with bricks in the rear prep area. Household freezer chests (4) and reach-in freezer observed in the basement storage area. Freezer chest lid in basement is defective. A reach-in refrigerator at prep area is not in operation. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on shelf and cabinet surfaces at the food prep areas. Debris observed inside ice machine. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Uncovered trash container observed in the prep area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Utility line penetrating the wall behind the ice machine is not properly sealed. Floor and baseboard coving surfaces surrounding central air unit are not in good repair, near stairwell. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed sliced chicken breast on miniature electric grill without mechanical ventilation. New Violation.
46.944
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Tea & Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Tea & Company on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Tea & Company?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coffee Tea & Company.
Has Coffee Tea & Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee Tea & Company have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coffee Tea & Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Coffee Tea & Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Tea & Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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