Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc)
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
47
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The food facility does not have a handwash sink for customers to wash their hands in the dining area at 1427 W Passyunk Av. New Violation.
46.823(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Uncovered coffee filters with dust inside observed stored beneath the handwashing sink in the coffee prep area. Corrective action: Filters discarded.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Attempt to adjust the the concentration yielded 0 to 100 ppm rather than 200 to 400 ppm. Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to use warmer water to ensure that tablets are dissolving completely, to ensure that enough tablets are used to get colors for 200 to 400 ppm on the test strip chart, and to only dip the test strip for one second per manufacturer use instructions. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: -Plastic forks are not stored in a manner in which hand contact can be avoided with the food contact surface of the forks. Forks are going in multiple directions in the coffee prep area and the rear food prep area. -Coffee filters observed stored beneath a draining pipe beneath the handwashing sink in the coffee prep area.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Foil observed lining shelves beneath tables in main, rear prep area. Note: Surfaces should be durable, smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board, drying rack or adequate storage shelving to allow for the storage of clean items after cleaning at the warewash sink.
46.613
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Mouse feces observed on the floor throughout the basement storage area. -Mouse feces also observed on basement stairs and at the top of the basement stairs.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation area does not prevent grease from dripping onto the flat grill. Drops of grease observed hanging from hood. New Violation.
46.581
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the warewashing sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility. The following were observed: mouse feces on floor and steps in basement storage areas; fly in food prep area; roach on the floor beneath counter in the coffee prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
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Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs held at 49.6 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Eggs discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
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. Ardian Marini arrived at 2:40 p.m. New Violation.
46.101
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: No food safety certified person present to demonstrate knowledge. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility. The following were observed: mouse feces on floor in multiple areas; fly in food prep area; fruit fly/gnat in kitchen handwashing area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. (Cases of beverages stored on basement floor with mouse feces.) New Violation.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plastic forks are not stored in a manner in which hand contact can be avoided with the food contact surface of the forks. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Box of disposable cups were stored directly on the basement floor where mouse feces was observed. Note: Items should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Foil observed lining shelf beneath table in prep area. Note: Surfaces should be durable, smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board or adequate storage shelving to allow for storage of clean items after cleaning at the warewash sink. New Violation.
46.613
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required: -Accumulation of ice observed in chest freezer. -Food debris observed in oven. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the beverage storage closet is in disrepair. Opening observed around duct work. New Violation.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc) on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc)?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc).
Has Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc) have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mediterranean Cafe (1427 Liquor Llc) 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.
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