Kimmel Center Catering

300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Kimmel Center Catering has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Kimmel Center Catering is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Equipment out-of-order in the catering kitchen (one of two garbage grinders and reach-in refrigerator). New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on vents. -Accumulation of ice observed on ceiling and corners of freezer walk-in box. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Two damaged ceiling tiles observed in warewash area. New Violation.

46.921

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Thermometer provided & accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A temperature measuring device was not available in one refrigerator located in the main level catering kitchen. The person in charge places a thermometer inside during the inspection.

46.632

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

Inspector notes: One milk carte was being sued for elevation in the walk-in cooler located in the basement production kitchen, which is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: A lidded trash receptacle was not available in the women's restroom area. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: - Two of eight lights were not operational under main kitchen exhaust hood. -One of two high temperature dishwashers were out of service. New Violation.

46.671

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks test strips to monitor high temperature sanitizing temperature. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Grease and food residue observed on the outer surfaces of the cooking equipment. - Flour observed on shelving surfaces under preparation tables in pastry area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Handwash sink located in warewash area in main kitchen was out of service. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Lidded trash receptacles were not observed in women's locker rooms to properly dispose of feminine hygiene products. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Idle mops observed stored in buckets and not elevated to facilitate air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on and around vent in pastry kitchen. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimmel Center Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimmel Center Catering on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimmel Center Catering?

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

Has Kimmel Center Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kimmel Center Catering have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kimmel Center Catering 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 Kimmel Center Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kimmel Center Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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