Fitzwater Cafe

728 S 7Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Oct 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “hot & cold water available” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Fitzwater Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food containers were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A loose faucet was observed at one washing station located in the front service area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Aluminum foil was being used to line one surface near the stove top. The person in charge remove the aluminum foil during the inspection. -Rust around shelves in the rear refrigeration unit located near the walk-in cooler.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: A hot water delay was observed at the handwashing sink located in the customer restroom area and employee restroom area. Hot water took several minutes to reach peak demand. New Violation.
46.805
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Glass plates/bowls were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. The person in charge inverted all plates/bowls.
46.774
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: A hot water delay was observed at the handwashing sink located in the customer restroom area. Hot water took approximately 2 minutes to reach peak demand. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The light located in the employees restroom area was missing a light cover. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fitzwater Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fitzwater Cafe on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fitzwater Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot & cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fitzwater Cafe.

Has Fitzwater Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fitzwater Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.