Little Susie's Coffee & Pie

140 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Little Susie's Coffee & Pie has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Little Susie's Coffee & Pie's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: A non-operational cold-holding unit was observed in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The floor of the restroom was in need of cleaning due to debris. -The air vent located in the restroom was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools were not elevated off of the floor in the food preparation area, basement staircase area and basement storage area.

46.981(e)(m)

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink located in the food preparation area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired milk was observed in the food preparation area dated, 12/26/2023. The person in charge removed the expired milk from sale.

46.201

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

Inspector notes: An unused cold-holding unit was observed in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The restroom door was not self-closing. -Missing ceiling tiles in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due to debris. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired half and half was observed in the food preparation area dated, 6/6/2023. The person in charge discarded the expired half and half.

46.201

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees were observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets or hats. New Violation.

46.152

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

Inspector notes: The food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The trash can located in the restroom area was full to its capacity and in need of cleaning. -Floor cleaning was needed in the restroom area due to debris. -Surface cleaning was needed in the restroom area due to debris/residue. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due to debris. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

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 Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie.

Has Little Susie's Coffee & Pie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Susie's Coffee & Pie 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 Little Susie's Coffee & Pie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Susie's Coffee & Pie is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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