Pop up Cafe

802 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Pop up Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Pop up Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were being stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge removed and relocated the knives to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized before use.

46.302

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Lower surface cleaning was needed in one refrigerator due to food debris. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The hot water located in the restroom area was observed low pressure. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -The trash located in the restroom was full to capacity and in need of changing. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food preparation/warewashing area due to debris and residue. New Violation.

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

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in the reach-in freezer located in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The hot water located in the restroom area was observed low pressure. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the restroom area and in need of general repair. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food preparation/warewashing area due to debris and residue. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop up Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop up Cafe on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop up Cafe?

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

Has Pop up Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pop up Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pop up 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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