Lipkin's Deli & Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery, the earliest from 2023. Lipkin's Deli & Bakery was last inspected on Jun 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Lipkin's Deli & Bakery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Fryer and hot plate observed is not commercial cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Reach-in tracks of reach-in coolers, cod prep cooler needs cleaning. Food debris observed. - Ice accumulation observed around slushy machine. Cleaning is needed. - Counter top under slushy machine observed with pooled liquid. Cleaning is needed. New Violation.
46.714
82
Mar 26, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in front of facility. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and Dust pan observed on floor and not elevated when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Burnt out light bulbs observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.943
86
Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered bake goods observed in walk-in freezer in basement and inside reach-in freezer in front retail area. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Lotion and Micellar cleansing water stored on food prep shelving next to baking equipment. New Violation.
46.1041
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.
46.101
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings observed in the food prep area, restroom and basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoops observed on shelf and not stored properly to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on counters under bread slicing machine. - Mouse droppings observed on under counter shelving. No food or equipment is located there. - One mouse dropping was observed on tray were equipment was in retail area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Drying mops observed in stairwell to basement and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
47
Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee shirt observed laying on food prep counter. Shirt was removed from area during the inspection.
46.1029
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dirt and debris observed in some floor corners. New Violation.
46.921
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Defective oven observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on counters. Crumbs and sprinkles observed. Cleaning is needed on shelving where dry ingredient buckets are stored. - Racks observed with heavy icing accumulations. Racks and all equipment should be cleaned and wiped down daily. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water heater was not plugged in. Water warned up to adequate temperatures once water heater was plugged in. New Violation.
46.806(a)
70
Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings activity observed in all food prep areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed on multiple shelving areas. Cleaning, and sanitizing is needed. - Mouse droppings on trays where flavoring syrups are. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in floor corners, behind and under baking equipment. Areas include: Under handwashing sink in front retail area, in baking area, and in basement storage area. New Violation.
46.921
82
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Speed rack with pastries observed uncovered in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Speed racks observed with furry black mold residue. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed. New Violation.
46.713
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Visible physical evidence of rodent droppings activity observed in all food prep areas. - Dead fly observed in cookie case. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed on multiple pieces of cooking equipment, food prep surfaces and shelving. Cleaning, and sanitizing is needed. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on floor corners, behind and under baking equipment. New Violation.
46.921
67
Jul 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in floor corners. Dirt and debris observed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Debris observed on shelving in basement and inside closed display case. Cleaning is needed. 2. Heavy ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer.
46.714
90
Jul 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: 1. Mouse feces observed on the metal bar inside the baked goods display case. 2. Live insect observed inside of the bulk flour and oatmeal containers. 3. Doors on the baked goods display cases is are not tight fitting and must be replaced. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the inside of the ice machine. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse feces) / insect activity (grain insects)observed in through out the entire facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed bare wooden steps and shelving. -Paint or seal. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Clean and sanitize the following areas due to mouse feces observed: -Coutertop and lower shelving in the front(take out box storage area) -Shelving by the rear door. 2. Heavy ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer.
46.714
67
Jul 21, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in through out the entire facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed. Cleaning is needed on all shelving of the facility. All equipment should be cleaned and sanitized.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Pooled black liquid observed on floor in basement area. - Along floor boards through out facility there was an heavy accumulation of mouse droppings observed. Food prep area floor, storage area, restroom area, and basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Jul 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water observed at hand wash sink. Hot water heater unit was turned back on during the inspection.
46.131
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. PIC states that the certificates have been dropped off but he never received a City Certificate in the mail. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in through out the entire facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood shelving observed. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed on all shelving of the facility. All equipment should be cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Along floor boards through out facility there was an heavy accumulation of mouse droppings observed. Food prep area floor, storage area, and restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Burnt out light bulb observed. New Violation.
46.943
61
Apr 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paul Spangler and staff are food safety certified however at least one person does not have a Philadelphia Health Department certificate. An application will be sent by email.
46.103
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lipkin's Deli & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery.
Has Lipkin's Deli & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lipkin's Deli & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lipkin's Deli & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lipkin's Deli & Bakery is inspected around five times per year on average.
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