Holy Family University Tiger Cafe

9801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Holy Family University Tiger Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Holy Family University Tiger 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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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light out under the hood in the main kitchen area 1 light out in a walk-in refrigerator

46.943

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -1 kettle unit not in use -2 dough mixers not in use -1 unused reach in unit

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in the walk in freezer.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dry storage floors, dishwasher floors observed with food debris and residue on the floors.

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

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Cheese food was held at 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Person in charge discarded the cheeses New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the dry storage area New Violation.

46.711(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse Droppings) activity observed in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -1 kettle unit not in use -2 dough mixers not in use -1 juice dispenser out of service -1 toaster oven out of service New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in the walk in freezer.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: floors in dry storage need to be resealed.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light out under the hood in the main kitchen area 2 lights out under the hood in the grill area New Violation.

46.943

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in service area observed with residue inside. **Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the sink.

46.981(h)

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: Ice accumulation observed in the walk in freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Porous ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents in the restrooms New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Family University Tiger Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Family University Tiger Cafe on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Family University Tiger Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holy Family University Tiger Cafe.

Has Holy Family University Tiger Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Family University Tiger Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holy Family University Tiger 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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