Green Eggs Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Green Eggs Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Green Eggs Cafe's latest score of 55 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered tray of ready to eat food was observed in the prep area during the inspection Food items were covered and stored inside the walk-in cooler during the inspection
46.281
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposable take-aways bowls observed in the prep area storage shelves not inverted or covered to prevent contamination before use. New Violation.
46.692
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Stains and debris observed on food prep table in the rear prep area and coffee table in the front prep area. -cleaning needed on floor of walk-in cooler to remove debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee restroom door observed in the basement without a self-closing device therefore was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles was observed in the rear utility sink area during the inspection. New Violation.
46.921
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
55
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Cold prep. refrigerator in the front prep area observed not operational and used for dry storage during the inspection. -Loose hand wash sink faucet observed in the employee basement restroom.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on food prep table in the prep area. -cleaning needed on floor of walk-in cooler to remove debris observed during the inspection.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed in the storage and basement area not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage
46.981(e)(m)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposable observed not inverted of covered to prevent contamination before use.
46.692
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Cut meat in the cold hold refrigerator food was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Food items out of temperature was moved to the walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by bucket and not accesible at all times for employee use. Bucket was removed and handwash sink was accesible during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposable observed not inverted of covered to prevent contamination before use. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Cold prep. refrigerator in the front prep area observed not operational and used for dry storage during the inspection. -Loose hand wash sink faucet observed in the employee basement restroom. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on food prep table in the prep area. -cleaning needed on floor of walk-in cooler to remove debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed in the storage and basement area not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
50
Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Cold prep. refrigerator observed not operational during the inspection. -Loose hand wash sink faucet observed in the basement restroom.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on food prep table in the prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed in the basement area not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage
46.981(e)(m)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Eggs Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Eggs Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Eggs Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Eggs Cafe.
Has Green Eggs Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Eggs Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green Eggs Cafe 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 Green Eggs Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Eggs Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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