Cu Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Cu Breakfast, the earliest from 2023. Cu Breakfast was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Cu Breakfast on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Ice accumulation and food debris in chest freezer. -Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
90
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Bread crumbs observed uncovered in rear storage area. *Employee provided cover
46.281
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 kitchen area. New Violation.
46.1041
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *The person in charge with a FSC showed up at the end of inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Garbage grinder observed defective.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Food debris on outer surfaces of under counter refrigeration unit. - Ice accumulation and debris in chest freezer. -Rubber gaskets on reach-in chest freezers not cleaned to sight. -Cardboard in use as shelf liner in under counter refrigerator. -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer and under counter refrigerator.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Glue fly ribbon and electric fly light (unapproved) observed hanging from ceiling in kitchen area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
55
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Hash browns observed uncovered in reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Handle to exit walk-in cooler observed broken and in need of repair. - Garbage grinder observed defective. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Food debris on outer surfaces of cold prep lid and handle. - Ice accumulation and debris in chest freezer. -Cardboard in use as shelf liner in walk-in cooler and soda reach in refrigerators. -Food debris on floor surface of walk-in cooler under storage racks. -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer and under counter refrigerator. -Kick plate observed with dust accumulation on reach-in refrigerator near muffin closed display case. -Mouse droppings observed on bottom storage step behind front counter. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Raw wood ceiling border not smooth and easily cleanable observed in restroom. *Sanitarian advised to properly seal or paint border. - No lidded trashcan observed for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee restroom. -Debris observed on floor surface in employee restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Employee personal items (Coats) observed stored on side of ice machine in POS area. New Violation.
46.963
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (Grits) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) activity observed in the rear storage and front storage area. *Sanitarian advised a professional pest control service be obtained. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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 kitchen area. * The person in charge initiated corrective action by relocating chemicals to supply storage closet.
46.1024
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge observed with a serve safe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * Sanitarian sent food safety certificate application link via email.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Closed display observed inoperable and used for muffin storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Ice accumulation in chest freezers. -Food debris on bottom surface of walk-in cooler under racks. -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer and under counter refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Raw wood ceiling border not smooth and easily cleanable observed in restroom. - No lidded trashcan observed for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed behind chest freezers in rear storage area. - Storage room observed cluttered. *Organization is needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Employee personal items (Cigarettes) observed on juice storage rack. *Cigarettes were removed. - Employee personals items observed in POS area. New Violation.
46.963
61
Nov 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods (Ali Bean Pies) are from an approved source. *The person in charge removed bean pies from display.
46.211
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Closed display observed inoperable and used for muffin storage.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded trash can observed in customer restrooms for proper disposal of sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.941(f)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use. *The person in charge elevated broom and dustpan.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
67
Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The person in charge observed with a serve safe and with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Closed display observed inoperable. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Food debris on flooring surface of walk-in cooler under racks. - Food debris observed on bottom surface of under counter refrigeration unit. - Sugar debris on counter surface in coffee area. - Food debris on outer surfaces of under counter refrigeration unit and in between rubber gaskets. - Dust accumulation on soda kick plates.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile observed in restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Porous ceiling tiles observed in kitchen area. - Water stained ceiling tiles observed in kitchen area. -Food debris and grease on flooring surface under hot hold unit. -Water stained ceiling tiles in food prep area. - Hole observed in floor surface under 3 compartment sink.
46.921
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cu Breakfast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cu Breakfast on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cu Breakfast?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cu Breakfast.
Has Cu Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cu Breakfast have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cu Breakfast 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 Cu Breakfast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cu Breakfast is inspected around three times per year on average.
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