Delicias Bakery
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
32
Score
Delicias Bakery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “warewashing facilities” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Delicias Bakery's latest score of 32 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold water turned off on handwashing sink in food prep area. Corrective action: PIC turned on cold water at time of inspection.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in food prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1002
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed floor drying fan stored above bags of all-purpose flour in food prep area. corrective action: PIC relocated fan at time of inspection.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Cheese & deli meat), located in the reach-in refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC date marked cheese and deli meat at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 100-200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. New Violation.
46.731
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed deli meat thawed in standing water in utensils instead of running water. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (Flies) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Serving utensils located in chest freezer area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. Corrective action: PIC relocated scoop at time of inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI drying rack, chest freezer, and reach-in refrigeration unit, microwave oven, and blender -Cold prep unit is not in working condition. -Condensation water is dripping into white bucket in walk-in cooler. -Missing gasket on closed display case. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice accumulation inside of chest freezers in food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed garbage grinder attached to indirect waste drain. ** Garbage disposal must be attached to a free-standing, deep basin sink with a direct waste drain. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed in basement due to sewage back up and dead roaches. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed personal bags and clothing item in kitchen and storage area. New Violation.
46.963
32
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI drying rack, ice machine, chest freezer, and reach-in refrigeration unit -Cold prep unit not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees f or below as required. *Do not store any potentially hazardous food in the units until it can maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Water puddle on internal bottom surface of cold prep unit and reach-in refrigeration unit. -Residue on internal bottom surface of chest freezer.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Dead roaches and debris along floor perimeter of basement area. -Food debris along floor perimeter of food prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front food prep area and warewashing area. Corrective action: Person in charge provided soap at the handwash sinks during time of inspection. -The handwash sink in the warewashing area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrective action: Person in charge provided paper towels during time of inspection. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Spoon in stagnant water cup at coffee station. Corrective action: Person in charge removed spoons and cups and provided plastic spoons to be discarded after every use. -Tongs sitting on shelf under hot holding unit. Corrective action: Person in charge removed tongs for washing, rinsing and sanitizing and to be stored inside hot holding unit when not in use.
46.301
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee's beverage containers was observed in a chest freezer and reach-in refrigeration in the rear area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed containers during time of inspection.
46.151(a)
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pork, fried eggs, fried cheese was held between 95 and 100 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action: Person in charge discarded food items during time of inspection.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk, eggs held between 47 and 52 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Advised person in charge to discard milk and eggs.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Deli meat and cheeses), located in the cold prep unit, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Corrective action: Person in charge took apart slicer for washing, rinsing and sanitizing during time of inspection.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. New Violation.
46.102
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Flies) observed in the rear area near trash room.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Metal can being used to store food after opening. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cooking equipment and table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single-use containers observed not inverted on steam table shelving. Corrective action: Person in charge inverted single-use containers during time of inspection.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink not properly secured and sealed to wall surface. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. (Chlorine test strips observed for quat solution)
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Water puddle on internal bottom surface of cold prep unit. -Static dust accumulation present on fan covers in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensation observed draining into a bucket inside reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Women's restroom door observed not self closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Dead roaches and debris along floor perimeter of basement area. -Debris and dead bugs along top of closed display case. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
14
Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. (Chlorine test strips observed for quat solution)
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Some vinyl flooring tiles observed cracked in the retail and food prep areas.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the food prep and the bathroom. New Violation.
46.943
82
Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies and cockroaches) observed throughout the facility. Person in charge was advised to contact an exterminator
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. (Chlorine test strips observed for quat) New Violation.
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Static dust accumulation observed on toilet room ventilation fan covers. - The bathroom sink was not properly sealed to the wall.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Some vinyl flooring tiles observed cracked in the retail and food prep areas.
46.921
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias Bakery on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Delicias Bakery.
Has Delicias Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias Bakery have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delicias Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Delicias Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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