Holmesburg Bakery

7933 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Holmesburg Bakery, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Holmesburg Bakery trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food (sponge cake, dough, cakes) observed not properly stored and covered inside the reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. PIC took corrective action and wrapped / cover the food during inspection.

46.301

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink in the prep area observed full with trays. PIC removed the trays from the hand wash sink and cleaned the sink during inspection.

46.981(h)

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

Inspector notes: - One reach-in refrigerator unit not in service during inspection. - Damaged bottom of the closing doors observed for the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer units. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation on the floor inside the walk-in freezer unit. - Food debris observed inside the reach-in refrigerator service area. - Damaged floor inside the walk-in cooler. - Debris observed on the floor inside the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. - Pool of water observed inside the walk-in cooler.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Hand wash sink not seal to the wall in the basement restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the storage area.

46.981(e)(m)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container is not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food (pound cake, dough) observed uncovered inside the reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.

46.321

Jun 6, 2024

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the ware washing area.

46.981(e)(m)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Trash can with lid not provided in the basement restroom. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (sugar) is not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food (pound cake) observed stored in a carboard box on the floor in the prep area.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - Damaged bottom of the closing doors observed for the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer units. - Missing handle form the basement door.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation inside the walk-in freezer unit. - Damaged floor inside the walk-in cooler. - Pool of water observed inside the walk-in cooler.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the cover vent restroom area (near ware washing area). New Violation.

46.981(d)

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was not observed. **Servsafe was provided.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris under rack inside the reach in refrigerator and walk in cooler unit. -Frost accumulation inside the walk in cooler unit. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint in the toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Missing floor and wall tiles in the prep area. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holmesburg Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holmesburg Bakery on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holmesburg Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holmesburg Bakery.

Has Holmesburg Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Holmesburg Bakery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holmesburg Bakery 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 Holmesburg Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holmesburg Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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