Federal Donuts

1909 Sansom St 112 S 19Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Federal Donuts stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.282

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. Corrective action was taken and a beard restraint was provided. New Violation.

46.152

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Takeout containers observed in storage attic is not elevated at least 6 inches from ground. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Accumulation of dust observed on vent covers. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and spider webs on storage attic floor. -Clutter in back storage area. -Food debris observed on floor under fryers. New Violation.

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

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the warewash area was blocked by cleaning supplies and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action was taken and relocated.

46.981(h)

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Milk held at 50 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. Corrective action was taken and refrigerator was fixed and temperature was restored.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: -Milk crates observed being used for elevation are not NSF/ANSI approved. -Cardboard observed being used as shelf liners is not easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Food residue and debris observed on external surfaces of food containers and on storage shelving. -Dust observed on shelving surfaces under POS counter. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grimes observed on floor under fryers. -Grease observed on ceiling surfaces in kitchen. -Debris on floor surfaces under equipment in back storage area. New Violation.

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

May 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice observed on the bottom of the under counter freezer in the rear food prep area. -Grease observed in the under fryer cabinets in the front food prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed above the electrical panel in the rear prep area. New Violation.

46.921

Dec 21, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease observed on sides of cooking equipment.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on vent cover above warewash area. -Debris observed on floor around cooking equipment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Federal Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Federal Donuts on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Federal Donuts?

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

Has Federal Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Federal Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Federal Donuts 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 Federal Donuts inspected?

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

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