Crystal Tea Room
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
The Crystal Tea Room, located at 100 E Penn Sq 9Th Floor in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a public health inspection on February 12, 2026. This inspection resulted in a Moderate Risk classification with a score of 55. Violations observed included issues with proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, adequate handwashing facilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks observed stored on the table next to utensils. Corrective action: the drinks were moved.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hand drying method was present at the hand wash sink in the coffee station area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action: Person in Charge set up sanitizer in the 3 bay sink and staff sanitized wares in the 3 bay sink after washing them in the machine.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: German roach nymph observed on the edge of the 3 bay sink. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and dust observed on the hood in the food prep area. -Debris observed in the bottom of a warmer in the food prep area. -Residue observed on the underside of the 3 bay sink over the grease trap. -Residue observed on shelves of portable bars in the dining area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed on the grease trap located by the 3 bay sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed over electrical panels and over the dish washing machine. New Violation.
46.921
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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