Edward Coffee Shop

2300 E Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Edward Coffee Shop has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Edward Coffee Shop was last inspected on Jun 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non NSF/ANS Domestic equipment/appliances: 1-Mini refrigerator/freezer combo -Domestic handwash sink, marble counter top and cabinetry in the coffee prep/warewash area. -Inoperable hot-hold unit stored in the storage room near the coffee prep area.

46.671

May 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a glass bottle with liquid beverage item stored in the handwash sink. {(2) A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.} **Corrective action was taken, person in charge relocated the item at time of inspection.** New Violation.

46.825(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 (i.e. properly wash/sanitize dishware). **Corrective action was taken, Health Sanitarian guided food safety person and employee on how to properly set up the 3-compartment warewash sink and the correct step for wash, rinse, sanitize method for cleaning dishware.

46.102

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the Non NSF/ANSI, domestic counter-top ice machine bin on the white top plastic flap located in the coffee prep/warewash area. New Violation.

46.711(a)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non NSF/ANS Domestic equipment/appliances: 1-Mini refrigerator/freezer combo 1-Countertop Ice Machine Maker -Domestic handwash sink, marble counter top and cabinetry in the coffee prep/warewash area. -Inoperable hot-hold unit stored in the storage room near the coffee prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -No drain stopper in the rinse compartment of the warewash sink. -Warewash sink compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.

46.676(a)-(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: - Restroom doors observed not self closing New Violation.

46.922(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edward Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edward Coffee Shop on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edward Coffee Shop?

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

Has Edward Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Edward Coffee Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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