The Bakery

2300 S 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Sep 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The Bakery's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwashing station is observed on the cafe side with a door barrier and no additional handwashing station on other side of door where food prep and warewashing occurs - door removed as to create access to handwashing station within 20 feet of either station

46.823(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The light intensity in a food facility shall be all of the following: At least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. New Violation.

46.943

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

Inspector notes: Soda crates and raw wood pallets used as shelving; these materials are not NSF/ANSI approved New Violation.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom door is not self closing New Violation.

46.922(d)

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils observed in the handwash sink. Note: Hand sink must not be used for anything other than hand wash. Spoon was removed from sink at time of inspection.

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Uncovered tray of cooked breaded chicken was observed on display. Note: Chicken was covered and put into deli case.

46.281

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Accumulation of food residues observed in the seems of cold prep, deli and refrigerator. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed throughout facility to remove dust and debris. New Violation.

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bakery on file is from Sep 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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