Emi Cafe

8035 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Emi Cafe stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 6, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 6, 2024

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: No hot water observed at the following handwash sink. - Peak hot water at handwash sink in the prep area was observed at 95.0 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink in the toilet room was observed at 95.2 degrees F **PIC adjusted the hot water tank at the time of the inspection. New Violation.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by trashcan and not accesible at all times for employee use. Food employee relocated the trash can at the time of the inspection.

46.825(a)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides (Raid) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the pre area. New Violation.

46.1026

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.

46.712

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside of bucket instead of elevated after usage to allow for proper air dry. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in the faucet of the food prep sink in the prep area. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: Foam shelf liner observed lining the drying rack in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.522

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the warewash sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.633

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the pipes under the handwash sink in the prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door observed not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Apr 26, 2023

Reinspection

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

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser was not dispensing. Bottle of soap was placed at the handwash sink. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.

46.634

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Toilet tissue was not observed in the restroom. Toilet paper was provided.

46.942(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emi Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emi Cafe on file is from Sep 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emi Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emi Cafe.

Has Emi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Emi Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Emi Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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