Mayflower Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
78
Score
Mayflower Bakery Cafe has been inspected four times since 2023. On Dec 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.
Mayflower Bakery Cafe's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust and debris on the upper and lower shelving surfaces throughout the kitchen/prep areas. - Observed rust and stains on the shelving surfaces inside of the walk-in cooler.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop idle on the floor rather than hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed lights non-operational underneath the mechanical ventilation hood in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the outside of the walk-in cooler.
46.562
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed clutter and out-of-use equipment in the basement storage area.
46.671
78
Nov 10, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly on the outside of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.562
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed clutter and out-of-use equipment in the basement storage area. - Observed non-NSF standing drying rack with accumulated rust/erosion.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust, dust, and debris on the upper and lower shelving surfaces throughout the kitchen/prep areas. - Observed rust and stains on the shelving surfaces inside of the walk-in cooler.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps in ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. - Observed acoustic ceiling tile surfaces in the kitchen prep area. - Observed damaged floor tiles in the kitchen prep area and inside the walk-in cooler. - Observed milk crates, out-of-use equipment, and clutter on the floor surfaces throughout the basement storage areas.
46.921
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May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed an employee's open package of cigarettes and a vape stored above a prep table and chest freezer in the kitchen prep area. Corrective action; Food employee removed the items from the kitchen during the inspection.
46.151(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: - Observed open packets of rodenticide (blue packets) and loose pellets of rodenticide in the compartment underneath the closed-display case. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sanitarian advised PIC to remove the unapproved bait during the inspection.
46.1026
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings in the compartment underneath the closed-display case at the front prep/serving area. - Observed mouse droppings on the lower shelving surfaces at the front prep table in the kitchen and on the lower shelving surfaces of the cart at the front corner of the kitchen. - Observed mouse droppings on buckets on the lower shelving surfaces of the front prep table in the kitchen. - Observed mouse droppings on the floor surfaces underneath the front and rear prep tables in the kitchen and on the floor perimeters in the basement storage area. - Observed mouse droppings on the upper shelving surfaces in the rear basement storage area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed knives, cleavers, and other utensils stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed a domestic microwave in the front prep/storage area. - Observed damaged interior gaskets of the chest freezer in the kitchen prep area. - Observed a chest freezer used for storage and equipment support in the kitchen prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and soil accumulations on the exterior surfaces of the oven, fryer, and other cooking equipment in the kitchen prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Observed the restroom door not to be self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps in ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. - Observed damaged floor tiles in the kitchen prep area and inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Observed the lights out underneath the hood at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.943
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Jul 7, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on floor surfaces under the bakery display cases, under table in dining area used for storage, and on wall ledge at the cashier area. Roaches observed at the rear food prep and basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unfinished wood shelves observed in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Surface cleaning needed on shelves at the front display and the rear food preparation areas. Interior walk-in cooler surfaces and the shelves inside needs cleaning. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the 3 compartment sink. A cover is missing from the sump pump pit in the basement floor. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor surfaces at the front prep area and the rear dining area used for storage. Debris accumulations observed on the ceiling tiles at the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayflower Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayflower Bakery Cafe on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayflower Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mayflower Bakery Cafe.
Has Mayflower Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mayflower Bakery Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayflower Bakery Cafe 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 Mayflower Bakery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayflower Bakery Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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