Express Breakfast-Lunch

1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Express Breakfast-Lunch three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Express Breakfast-Lunch's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving, ceiling and on the floor of the walk-in cooler. -Out of order reach-in fridge and cold prep fridge observed in the food prep area. -Out of order ice machine observed in the food prep area. -Walk-in freezer in the 2nd floor storage area was out of order. -Rust observed on shelves under prep tables in the food prep area. -Cold prep unit observed with the lid off its hinges in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the retail area. -Residue observed on the interior of the microwave in the food prep area. -Residue observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. -Dust observed on the fan and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. -Green fuzz observed on drink dividers in walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: No trash can observed located immediately by the hand wash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Bare wood wall paneling observed in the closets with gray doors in the retail area. -Gaps observed in the walls near the electrical panels in the 2nd floor storage area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light intensity in the walk-in cooler was 37 lux rather than 110 lux as required. New Violation.

46.943

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the food prep area. -Residue observed on the interior of the microwave in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Bare wood wall paneling observed in the closets with gray doors in the retail area. New Violation.

46.921

Dec 22, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving and on the floor of the walk-in cooler. -Out of order reach-in fridge observed in the food prep area. -Ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer in the 2nd floor storage area under the mechanical component. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the interior of the chest freezer in the food prep area. -Food debris observed in the inoperable cold prep unit used to store bread. -Debris observed in the bottom compartment of the cold prep unit used for dry storage in the food prep area. -Residue observed in cabinets in the retail area. -Debris observed in between soup holding units in the buffet table. -Residue observed on the floor of the walk-in freezer in the 2nd floor storage area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Bare wood wall paneling observed in the closets with gray doors in the retail area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Express Breakfast-Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Express Breakfast-Lunch on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Express Breakfast-Lunch?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Express Breakfast-Lunch.

Has Express Breakfast-Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Express Breakfast-Lunch have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Express Breakfast-Lunch 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 Express Breakfast-Lunch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Express Breakfast-Lunch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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