Knead Bagels

725 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Knead Bagels has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Knead Bagels on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees were observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. The person in charge instructed all employees to wear hair restraints.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in one reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Low water pressure was observed at the handwashing sink located near the rear warewashing area. The person in charge was able to adjust the pressure.
46.805
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Jul 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (various cheeses), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked all cheeses.
46.385(b)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted:: -Rust around shelves in several under counter refrigeration units. -Inter lower surface cleaning was needed in the front display case due to water condensation. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed in the food preparation area due to food debris. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Knead Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Knead Bagels on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Knead Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Knead Bagels.

Has Knead Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Knead Bagels have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Knead Bagels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.