Desforra Cafe

1149 N 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Desforra Cafe has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Desforra Cafe on the weaker side.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed bowls and equipment inside of the handwashing sink in the kitchen area at the time of inspection. Corrective action; PIC removed the items from the handwashing sink during the inspection. - Observed a mop bucket and maintenance tools blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen area at the time of inspection. Corrective action; PIC removed the items from blocking the handwashing sink during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed the front door propped open at the time of inspection, which is an outer opening in the food facility and 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: 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: - Observed slight grease and debris on the shelving surfaces in the kitchen area. - Observed ice accumulations on the interior surfaces of the reach-in storing milks at the cafe prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dustpan and broom idle on the floor rather than properly hung when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desforra Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desforra Cafe on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desforra Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.