Dodo Bakery

2653 S 11Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Dodo Bakery. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 23, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 23, 2024

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI drying rack and cooking equipment and a non-functional cold holding unit observed. Missing knob on the hand wash sink in prep area.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom observed stored directly on the floor in the food prep area.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vent inside walk-in cooler observed in need of cleaning.

46.981(d)

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.

46.422

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.

46.152

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk flour observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.

46.302

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Uncovered food was observed in the reach-in refrigerator located in the food prep area. Note: All food must be covered prior to storing.

46.281

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by large trash can and not accessible at all times for employee use. Note: Trash can was removed from blocking hand sink.

46.823(a)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Note: PIC could not name all five reportable foodborne illnesses and their symptoms.(language barrier was a factor) Resource was given to PIC at time of inspection.

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.

46.422

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI drying rack and cooking equipment observed New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed throughout facility to remove food debris and grime build-up. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dodo Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dodo Bakery on file is from Dec 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dodo Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dodo Bakery.

Has Dodo Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dodo Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dodo Bakery 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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