Grand News Cafe

2005 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Grand News Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Grand News Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Routine

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. Corrective action: an application for the Department issued was emailed to the facility.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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

46.921

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed in the drawer of the hot dog counter. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Rust observed on shelving in a reach in fridge in the retail area. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tile observed in the storage area. -Residue observed on the walls of the storage area. New Violation.

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

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 food safety certified person was present during the inspection. Corrective action: facility agreed to stop serving coffee and hot dogs and sell only prepackaged foods until the food safety certified person returns.

46.101

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

Inspector notes: Rust observed in a chest freezer in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed in cabinetry in the retail area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand News Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand News Cafe on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand News Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grand News Cafe.

Has Grand News Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand News Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand News 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.

How often is Grand News Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand News Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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