Lily Mae's Cafe

2466 Gratz St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 9, 2023

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on May 9, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Lily Mae's Cafe's record stops at May 9, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Lily Mae's Cafe's latest score of 43 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 9, 2023

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Handsink food prep area requires cleaning New Violation.

46.981(h)

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meat and beans which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. -observed at 118 in steam table; properly reheated on stove top

46.365

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Prep sink requires cleaning New Violation.

46.712

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. New Violation.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed fan vent interior of reach-in refrigeration unit

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle observed in the restroom for female sanitary nakpins.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Galvanized hood filters observed New Violation.

46.544(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.922(c)

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

Inspector notes: Food in refrigeration units observed in grocery bags New Violation.

46.521

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

Inspector notes: Test strips are expired New Violation.

46.634

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lily Mae's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lily Mae's Cafe on file is from May 9, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lily Mae's Cafe 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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