Pancake Cafe

3149 N 22Nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Pancake Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Pancake Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides (Raid) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area. Corrective action: PIC discarded cans of raid during the time of inspection.

46.1026

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A pot was observed in the handwash sink. Corrective action: PIC removed the pot from the handwash sink during the time of inspection.

46.825(a)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation present inside chest freezer in basement area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Water stained ceiling tile in the restroom area. - Missing ceiling tile in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Catch basin observed with food debris. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Drinks and Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Dishes observed in the utility sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as floor liner in the walk-in cooler area. New Violation.

46.521

Oct 30, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food observed uncovered in chest freezer in basement area. -Corrective action: Person in charge covered food during time of inspection.

46.301

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certificate. Servesafe observed. *Application was emailed to PIC* No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed under rear exit door. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted -Metal can observed being used to store food after opening in the reach-in refrigeration unit in the food prep area. Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.321

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - 2 Non NSF/ANSI chest freezers. - Inoperable walk-in unit being used as storage of cooking equipment.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation present inside chest freezer in basement area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris, Grime and grease observed under cooking equipment in the kitchen area.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pancake Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pancake Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pancake Cafe?

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

Has Pancake Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pancake Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pancake Cafe 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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