Good Karma Cafe

331 S 22Nd St 331 S. 22Nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Good Karma Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Good Karma Cafe's record stops at Oct 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grimes observed on floor along floor-wall junctions and under food equipment in food preparation area.

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

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: -Cut produce (tomatoes and cucumbers) were observed in food preparation area without a food preparation sink. A variance form was emailed. -Splash guard was not observed between mop sink and warewash drain rack. New Violation.

46.301

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked fish and cut tomatoes was held at 48-48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge relocated items in cold hold unit to bring food temperatures down. Food temperatures went down to proper temperatures during time of inspection.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Cheese, pre-cooked chicken, and bacon opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the under counter refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in Charge took corrective action and date marked items.

46.385(b)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Front and back door observed open, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Milkcrates used for elevation are not NSF/ANSI approved. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on counter top under coffee equipment. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grimes observed on floor along floor-wall junctions and under food equipment in food preparation area. New Violation.

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

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)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in bain marie. New Violation.

46.632

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Good Karma Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Good Karma Cafe on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Good Karma Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Good Karma Cafe.

Has Good Karma Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Good Karma Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Good Karma 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.

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