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Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels

2001 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels' latest score of 45 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage patties was held between 47-51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrective action was taken and soap was provided.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Corrective action was taken and eggs were relocated.
46.281
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. Application emailed. Person in Charge arrived during time of inspection.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area. -Debris observed on floor in food preparation areas. -Old mice droppings observed in closet. Clean and sanitize as needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in under counter refrigerators. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located above the food preparation sink with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action was taken and electric fly trap was turned off. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to relocate electric fly trap.
46.922(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Lid for ice machine is not in good repair. Observed tape securing lid which is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. -Two under counter refrigerators do not keep temperatures of 41 degree F or below. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case. -Dust and debris observed on window sill behind benches and takeout window. -Grimes observed between food equipment and handwash sink, counter top surfaces around/under oven and egg cooker, and on top of ice machine. New Violation.
46.714
45
Jun 12, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case. -Dust and debris observed on window sill behind benches and takeout window.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 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. Application was emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the food preparation, closet and customer area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of food debris observed in bottom of bagel display case, toaster, and food preparation counters. -Mice droppings observed on window sills. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust observed on vent cover surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes observed along floor-wall junctures behind equipment in food preparation area. -Food debris observed on floor in food preparation area. -Grease observed on ceiling above preparation area. -Mice droppings observed on floor under preparation sink and in closet. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Eggs observed being cooked with oil without a proper ventilation hood. Sanitarian advised Person in Charge to discontinue using cooking spray. New Violation.
46.944
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided signage.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels.

Has Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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