Djakarta Cafe

1540 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Djakarta Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Loose rodent bait was observed on the basement floor. Corrective action: Rodent was swept up during the time of inspection.

46.1026

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.

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)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: (Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: chest freezers, reach-in refrigerators/freezers, crockpots and toaster oven. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Clean in the bottom of all reach-in refrigeration and chest freezer units to remove debris. -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezers. -Accumulation of dust observed on the fan guards in the reach-in refrigeration units. -Grease and debris observed in the fryer cabinet. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Sep 12, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -The following equipment are not NSF/ANSI approved (microwave, toaster, crock pots, two chest freezers, and two refrigerators). -Shopping bags observed for food storage in chest freezers in basement.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Clean in the bottom of all refrigeration units to remove debris. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cobwebs observed under shelves in basement storage area. Floor and wall in prep are observed with grease and debris. Cleaning needed.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood vent has accumulation grease and static dust. Cleaning needed.

46.981(d)

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several uncovered food observed inside units throughout facility. Note: Food were covered during time of inspection.

46.281

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Some opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the chest refrigerator and held more than 48 hours, were not marked with the date it was opened. Note: Date marking was provided during time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed. Note: Mouse feces observed on corner and basement stairs. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan stored directly on the floor. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vet in the toilet room have an accumulation of static dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Djakarta Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Djakarta Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Djakarta Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Djakarta Cafe.

Has Djakarta Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Djakarta Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Djakarta Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Djakarta Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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