Edgemont Caterers

4411 Edgemont St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Edgemont Caterers, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Edgemont Caterers on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action :

46.981(h)

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

Inspector notes: One chest freezer observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Unused equipment and debris along floor perimeter of the sub-basement /crawl space area. -Clutter and unused items in 2nd floor storage area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of front unused bar area. New Violation.

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

May 3, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in refrigeration unit in food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Apr 27, 2023

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form reissued on 4-27-2023. New Violation.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around front bar area. Corrective action : Person in charge dumped all ice from the ice machine bin, and thoroughly cleaned the interior of the ice machine prior to completion of inspection.

46.711(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops inside a plastic container in food prep area, observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.

46.981(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Raw wood surfaced shelvings being used for storage insidethe walk-in cooler. -Plastic (milk) crate being used for elevation of potatoes. New Violation.

46.522

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edgemont Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edgemont Caterers on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edgemont Caterers?

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

Has Edgemont Caterers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edgemont Caterers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Edgemont Caterers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Edgemont Caterers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Edgemont Caterers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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