Little Susie's Coffee & Pie

1754 S Chadwick St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Little Susie's Coffee & Pie has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Little Susie's Coffee & Pie's latest score of 39 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered pies observed displayed on top of the hot-holding unit in the food prep/point-of-sale area. Corrective action: Items covered during the inspection.
46.281
Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food (recently cooked cheese steak pies) was held at 133.9 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Apple pie stored in the unit for approximately 2 hours was observed at 102 degrees F. The temperature of the unit was adjusted. Corrective action: Items recently removed from the oven at 11:30 a.m. to be sold by 2:00 p.m.
46.385(a)(1)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. (cream cheese) Corrective action: Cream cheese was discarded during the inspection.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Neither food employee on site knew how to test the sanitizer solution concentration for solution currently in use. Note: It is the duty of the person in charge to monitor the sanitizer concentration. Corrective action: Sanitarian explained the use of quaternary ammonia test strips to the food employees on site, and sanitizer was tested correctly.
46.102
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: -Disposable single use items were observed stored in an unapproved location. Boxes of cups, coffee filter, lids, etcetera, were observed stored in unfinished basement with a mold-like substance visible on unfinished ceiling. Note: Basement is not approved for the storage of items that come into contact with food, beverages or mouth.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hot holding display unit is holding below 135 degrees F. Temperature was adjusted during the inspection but did not increase.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Light debris observed on counter beneath the espresso machine. -Interior of catch-basin beneath the warewashing sink is soiled.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan observed stored directly on floor rather than elevated.
46.981(e)(m)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that would require employee exclusion. Second sample health policy emailed with this report. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device is not scaled to measure + or - 2 degrees F and is not acceptable for use in monitoring food temperatures. New Violation.
46.561
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects and other animals. Front service windows observed open continually without screens.
46.922(e)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Susie's Coffee & Pie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie 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.