Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
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Score
Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust was observed in the ventilation system throughout the facility.
46.981(d)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Missing handle in the cold prep refrigerator lids. -Corrosion on one of the shelves in the food prep area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice buildup was observed in the mini reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Debris around floor perimeter in the kitchen. -Grace on celling tile in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing coffee equipment in the sink used as a prep sink. *Person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective actions. New Violation.
46.301
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed eight expired yogurts in a reach-in refrigerator. *The person in charge discarded the yogurts during the inspection.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No food safety certified person present during inspection of 2/19/2025. *Employees were informed that no person shall operate a food establishment handling, preparing, or serving non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food without the presence of at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department at all hours of operation. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (live cockroach) observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 bay sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -No splashguards between the prep and hand sink. -Missing handle in the cold prep refrigerator lids. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sink's faucet in food prep area. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint was observed inside the employee restroom. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust was observed in the ventilation system throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person was not present at start of inspection. *The person arrived before the completion of the inspection.
46.103
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: Observations: -Dust and debris on shelving unit in the food prep area. -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the food prep area. -Static dust on the fan cover inside the reach-in refrigerator located in the dining area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No sink with indirect connection observed in the facility. *The person in charge was instructed to install a sink with an indirect connection and to only clean food in the prep sink with an indirect connection. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dustpan was observed on the floor rather than hanging on the utility rack in the food prep area. *The person in charge hung the dustpan during the inspection.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust was observed in the ventilation system throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe.
Has Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Metropolitan Bakery and 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 Metropolitan Bakery and 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.
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