Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli

4240 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Apr 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the basement area on top of single service item boxes and floor perimeter. -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (roaches) observed in the basement area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer area.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI 2 microwaves, 2 refrigerators

46.671

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

Inspector notes: PIC stated the 3-basin sink is being used to wash fruits and vegetables. *Discontinue washing fruits and vegetables in the 3-basin sink until a variance is submitted and approved by the health department or a food prep sink with a indirect waste drain is installed.*

46.676(a)-(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Drain line from the ice machine observed leaking in the basement area. -Main sewage line observed leaking in the basement area. -Handwash sink faucet head observed leaking in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Water damaged ceiling tile observed in the walk way to the basement area.

46.901

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. (Cases of water) New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Domestic NON-NSF/ANSI microwave observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.673

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the front service area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the front service area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli.

Has Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hwang's Express Breakfast & Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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