Mallu Cafe

10181 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mallu Cafe's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation and food debris observed inside the reach-in freezer in the kitchen area. -Debris observed inside of reach in refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room observed not clean to sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Gaps observed around the basement areas cellar door. -Basement ceiling observed in disrepair. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on the ventilation hoods in the food prep area.
46.981(d)
74
Jun 6, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Gap’s in facility’s rear exit door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation and food debris observed inside the reach-in freezer /kitchen area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Small receptacle for sanitary napkins was not observed in the restroom (dinning area). New Violation.
46.882(b)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - Cardboard boxes were stored on the ground instead in a receptacle with a tight fitted lid or in manner that prevents rodent harborage. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Damaged wall in the dinning area (near the restroom). -Porous ceiling tiles observed not smooth and easily cleanable in the food prep area. - Debris, dust and grease observed on the floor in the cooking area. - Stains observed on the walls in the cooking area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - One light out in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mallu Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mallu Cafe on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mallu Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mallu Cafe.

Has Mallu Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mallu Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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