Daiva's Diner and Grille

6750 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Daiva's Diner and Grille, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Daiva's Diner and Grille's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken and beef was observed stored adjacent to tuna and chicken salad items in an under counter drawer refrigeration unit. -Employee emptied drawer and discarded ready to eat food items (salad).

46.281

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear handsink area. -employee provided towels

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Flooring observed in need of cleaning throughout facility. New Violation.

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

Apr 22, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front bar and serving area. -PIC provided towels immediately

46.941(a)-(e)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Some cleaning needed on flooring inside walkin refrigerator unit.

46.714

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: (a) Handwashing facilities. A handwashing facility shall be located as follows: (1) In food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas to allow convenient use by employees. -salad prep is continued to be in use in front wait station area which is more than approved distance from handsink located on other side of customer counter service. *Please Note: Facility has added bar service in this area with new shelving added for alcohol and a drink preparation counter unit.

46.824(a)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly. New Violation.

46.561

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. -employess were observed without beard hair restraints in food prep area New Violation.

46.152

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: Some cleaning needed on flooring inside walkin refrigerator unit. New Violation.

46.714

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daiva's Diner and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daiva's Diner and Grille on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daiva's Diner and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Daiva's Diner and Grille.

Has Daiva's Diner and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daiva's Diner and Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Daiva's Diner and Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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