Federal Donuts

1731 Cherry St Lowr 18Th & Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 3, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Federal Donuts. Inspectors last stopped by on May 3, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser observed at a food prep sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: the dispenser was removed.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Small gap observed between the two front doors. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease observed in the under fryer cabinets in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor of one toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Static dust observed on the ceiling of the dish wash area. -Damaged ceiling tile observed on the ceiling of the dish wash area. -Debris observed on the floor under the cash register in the front counter area. New Violation.

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

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Clean linens were not stored 6 inches above the floor. Corrective action: the linens were placed on tables and shelves.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Food prep sink in the warewash area is not sealed to the wall. New Violation.

46.652

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Federal Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Federal Donuts on file is from May 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Federal Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Federal Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Federal Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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