Oxford Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
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Score
Oxford Breakfast has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Oxford Breakfast trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage containers and food items was observed in a food preparation area reach-in refrigeration unit. Corrective action : A food employee removed and segregated the opened employee beverage containers and food items inside the reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.151(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food(deli meats, cheese and scrapple), located inside the rear storage & food prep area reach-in refrigeration unit, observed not marked with the dates they were opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered cheese in direct contact with connected electric cord at the coffee station countertop. New Violation.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeters of retail storage and on bottom shelving inside restroom area handwash sink cabinetry. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Observed beverages not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in front food prep /storage area. -Uncovered food ingredient (sugar and butter) in front food preparation area. -Observed uncovered potato fries, hamburgers & onion rings inside reach-in freezer in front food preparation area (next to cooking equipment). New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table,microwave oven table stand, handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 1 Domestic chest freezer (GE) and 1 reach-in freezer/ Reach-in refrigeration unit (Kenmore) present in food prep areas. -Door handle not present on the reach-in freezer next to kitchen cooking equipment. - Duct-taped on exterior of one of the reach-in refrigeration unit in food preparation area. -Observed cracked interior wall inside the reach-in freezer (next to cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on bottom shelvings inside reach-in freezers in front food prep and rear storage areas. -Grime,grease abd food debris on sides of cooking equipment and on cooking equipment table stands in the food prep area. -Static dust on fan covers inside reach-in refrigeration and reach-in freezer units. -Ice build-up inside the reach-in freezer next to kitchen cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of staff restroom area. -Mouse droppings and debris present on bottom shelving inside customer restroom handwash sink's cabinet. -Static dust on ceiling mounted fan covers inside staff and customer restroom areas. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops not stored elevated to properly air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation cover in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
41
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on (crevices) the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : A food employee dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer prior to completion of inspection. * Food slicer should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
46.712
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on bottom shelvings inside reach-in freezers in front food prep and rear storage areas. -Grime,grease abd food debris on sides of cooking equipment and on cooking equipment table stands in the food prep area. -Static dust on fan covers inside reach-in refrigeration and reach-in freezer units. -Ice build-up inside the reach-in freezer next to kitchen cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping into a plastic container inside one of the reach-in refrigeration unit in food preparation area. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Static dust on staff and customer restroom area ventilation fan covers. -Old mouse droppings and debris observed along floor perimeters inside staff and customer restroom areas. -Clutter and unused items inside the customer restroom area. New Violation.
46.962
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops not stored elevated to properly air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF / ANSI approved equipment : 1 Domestic chest freezer (GE) and 1 reach-in freezer/ Reach-in refrigeration unit (Kenmore) present in food prep areas. -Door handle not present on the reach-in freezer next to kitchen cooking equipment. - Duct-taped on exterior of one of the reach-in refrigeration unit in food preparation area. -Observed cracked interior wall inside the reach-in freezer (next to cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.671
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table,handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Observed beverages and boxed oil not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear food storage and front food prep areas. -Uncovered food ingredient ( sugar and butter) in front food preparation area. -Observed uncovered hamburgers, beef steaks, onion rings and bacon inside reach-in freezer in front food preparation area (next to cooking equipment). New Violation.
46.321
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oxford Breakfast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oxford Breakfast on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oxford Breakfast?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oxford Breakfast.
Has Oxford Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oxford Breakfast have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oxford Breakfast 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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