Twisted Grounds

547 N 20Th St Aka 1941 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Twisted Grounds has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the wall next to the hand sink in the prep area. -Dead bugs observed on the floor of the basement. -Unnecessary items observed in the basement: under counter fridge, chest freezer, and toaster oven observed in the basement were not in use.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Door to exterior observed propped open. Corrective action: The door was closed.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: -Damaged coating observed on cabinet under the brewer in the prep area. -Domestic reach-in and mini fridges observed in the basement. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: No trash can was located at the hand wash sink in the prep area. New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at handsink in prep area observed empty - paper towel was provided/placed in holder

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice machine w=observed soiled had ice used for consumption - discarded

46.281

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

Inspector notes: 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. - Personnel present with food manager certification and FSC/PIC became present at end of inspection.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice machine in prep and storage area observed soiled with pink slime and black residue - ice discarded and cleaning initiated

46.712

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cabinets located at barista area interior require cleaning as debris from coffee grounds observed New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed from handle at dump sink in prep area New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Removal of any inoperable equipment in basement storage area encouraged to decrease chance of pest harborage Pooling water floor by ice machine in basement storage area New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Food for personnel consumption should be separated from food items for retail use New Violation.

46.945

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twisted Grounds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twisted Grounds on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twisted Grounds?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Twisted Grounds.

Has Twisted Grounds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twisted Grounds have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twisted Grounds 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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