Land of a Thousand Hills

1001 W Berks St 1St Floor At Berks St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Land of a Thousand Hills has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Land of a Thousand Hills on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed a utensil inside of the handwashing sink in the front prep area. PIC removed the item during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the under-counter refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Sanitarian advised PIC of proper date marking methods during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. PIC has valid ServSafe only. Corrective action; Sanitarian emailed PIC copy of the Phila. FSC application.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mop idle inside of mop sink rather than hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps in between the entrance doors, which is an outer opening in the facility and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed an out-of-use mechanical dishwasher in the rear ware washing area. - Observed a non-NSF/ANSI approve drying rack in the rear ware washing area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
55
Mar 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Land of a Thousand Hills last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Land of a Thousand Hills on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Land of a Thousand Hills' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Land of a Thousand Hills have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Land of a Thousand Hills 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 Land of a Thousand Hills inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Land of a Thousand Hills is inspected around two times per year on average.