Federal Donuts

540 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Federal Donuts has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Federal Donuts' latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. A food safety certified person later arrived.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in the reach-in freezer located in the basement storage area. -The fan guards located in one refrigerator was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Low water pressure at the handwashing sink located in the restroom area. -A hot water delay at the handwashing sink located near the front service area. Hot water took several minutes to reach proper temperature. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: A lidded trash receptacle was not available in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed around the perimeters of the floor in the basement storage area due to debris. New Violation.

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

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

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

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Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (cheese), located in the rear preparation area, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked the cheese.

46.385(b)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in the reach-in freezer located in the basement area. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Low water pressure was observed in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due to dust and debris. New Violation.

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

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available in the restroom area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired half & half was observed in the food preparation area dated, 7/30/2023. The person in charge removed/discarded the half & half.

46.201

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (cheese), located in the food preparation area, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked the cheese.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: The interior gasket of the chest freezer located in the food preparation area was in need of general repair. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due to debris. New Violation.

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 Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Federal Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & 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 five violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Federal Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Federal Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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