Duane Morris Cafe

22 S 17Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Duane Morris Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 20, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Person In charge has a department issued food safety certificate that has expired. Corrective action: Person In Charge has a current Servsafe Manager certificate and an application for the Philadelphia food safety certificate was emailed to the facility.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the food prep, retail, and dining areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Fries in the walk-in freezer were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Corrective action: the fries were placed on a shelf. New Violation.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on the bottom tray of a rack in the rear food prep and dish washing area. -Mouse droppings observed on the shelf under the prep counter in hot line prep area. -Static dust observed on the hood over the dishwashing machine in the rear prep and dishwashing area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed along the floor perimeter of the rear dish washing and prep area. -Mouse droppings observed in the corner next to the reach-in fridge with drinks in it in the retail area. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor next to the utensil dispensing counter in the dining area. -Residue and debris observed on the floor under the dishwashing machine and sink in the rear dishwashing and prep area. New Violation.

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

Sep 15, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed between the door and the side of the door frame on the black exit door to the building exterior. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the floor under equipment in the hot line area. -Residue observed in the floor drain under the soda machine in the self serve area. -Unnecessary items: soda fountain, CO2 tanks, and soda rack observed in the facility were not in use. -Hole observed in the wall of the dry storage clsoet. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duane Morris Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duane Morris Cafe on file is from Dec 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duane Morris Cafe?

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

Has Duane Morris Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Duane Morris Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Juice Pod

1845 Walnut St Lbby (Right Lobby)

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Friends Select School

1651 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Queen of the Kitchen Catering

1700 Market St

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Philadelphia → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Philadelphia