Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe

26 W Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 7, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe was last inspected on Sep 7, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

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

Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 7, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the customer service area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. *Paper towels were provided during inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Adequate sanitizer not observed in the food prep area. (non-commercial bleach observed)

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.673

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

Inspector notes: Non-NSF drainboards/air drying observed in the warewashing.

46.613

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Bottom of the reach-in refrigeration unit observed with some food debris. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use.

46.981(e)(m)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (fly) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the sugar observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.

46.302

Jun 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Adequate sanitizer observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Handle (Hot Water Knob) at the warewashing sink in the food prep area observed not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

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

Inspector notes: Non-NSF drainboards/air drying observed in the warewashing. New Violation.

46.613

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device not observed during inspection. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Bulbs observed out (missing) in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe on file is from Sep 7, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe.

Has Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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