Lee's Breakfast

3152 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (Sliced watermelon) located in the reach-in fridge, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC date marked watermelon during the time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides (Can of Raid) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the rear storage area. Corrective action: PIC removed can of raid during the time of inspection.

46.1026

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by bucket and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: PIC removed the bucket from the handwash sink during the time of inspection.

46.825(a)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A food employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-basin sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Corrective action: Sanitarian advised to employee not to wash hands in the 3-basin sink and rewash hands at the designated hand wash sink.

46.133

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Corrective action: PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer during the time of inspection.

46.712

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

46.321

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Domestic Non-NSF ANSI chest freezers and toaster observed in the food prep, and the storage area. - Walk-in freezer observed not operational. Used for dry storage. -Non NSF/ANSI blender New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clutter and debris observed throughout the rear storage area. New Violation.

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

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 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 chest freezers and toaster observed in the food prep, and the storage area. - Walk-in freezer observed not operational. Used for dry storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the storage. - Dust and dirt observed at the ventilation system throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop and brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lee's Breakfast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lee's Breakfast on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lee's Breakfast?

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

Has Lee's Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lee's Breakfast have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lee's Breakfast means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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