Lid's Cafe Society

2243 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 25, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

Lid's Cafe Society has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on May 25, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Lid's Cafe Society since May 25, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in charge pointed out an empty container of quaternary tablets during the inspection. -When the food safety certified person arrived, sanitizer solution was made with bleach. The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 10-50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Concentration was corrected.
46.674(d)(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. Food safety certified person not present at the start of the inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the establishment. Mouse feces was observed on the floor to the right of the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Seal holes in floor of cabinets in the bar area where needed. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: -Soiled crates observed inside chest refrigerators.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Additional cleaning issues: -Remove all mouse feces from the premises.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food safety certified person was not present to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable.
46.111(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lid's Cafe Society last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lid's Cafe Society on file is from May 25, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lid's Cafe Society means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.