Morning Glory Diner

735 S 10Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Morning Glory Diner has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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.

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

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Morning Glory Diner is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates and bowls were not properly inverted or covered in the front food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed around the perimeters of the floor in the front food preparation area due to debris. -Floor cleaning was needed in the basement storage area due to dead cockroaches. -Glue traps hanging from the ceiling in the basement storage area were in need of changing.

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

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings were observed on the floor in several areas. The following areas were noted: -Under the food preparation sink located near the front service area. -Along the ledge/window of the food preparation area located in the rear area. -Around the perimeters of the floor in several areas of the basement storage. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around near the front service food preparation area due to food residue build-up. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: One of two air vents located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The interior of the mop sink located in the basement area was stained and in need of cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood filters located in the front service food preparation area were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morning Glory Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morning Glory Diner on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morning Glory Diner?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morning Glory Diner.

Has Morning Glory Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Morning Glory Diner 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 Morning Glory Diner 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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