[Editor’s Note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on March 6 and does not represent the establishment’s current or future status.]
Ringo Coffee & Donuts underwent a health inspection on March 6 by the Philadelphia health department. The health inspectors reported multiple violations, including equipment and storage concerns.
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Ringo Coffee & Donuts
- When: March 6, 2026
- Where: 2001 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Ringo Coffee & Donuts serves homemade pancake donuts and coffee. According to the report, the violations noted were:
- The handwashing sink in the warewashing/food preparation area was found in disrepair due to a leaking drainage pipe. The leaking pipe was repaired during the inspection.
- Uncovered donuts were seen on the service/point-of-sale counter. The items were covered as a corrective action.
- The report noted that quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay warewashing sink measured between 100 and 200 ppm. The sanitizer concentration was adjusted to the correct level.
- Black residue was observed inside the ice machine bin on the upper components and the interior wall. Carafes holding milk in the self-service area were not washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried at least every four hours. Cleaning was initiated during the inspection.
- The facility was using time in lieu of temperature to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods, specifically carafes of milk, without written procedures. The milk was discarded.
- The report mentioned a build-up was observed on donut makers and panini presses in the food preparation area.
- Disposable food and beverage containers were kept beneath a pipe carrying drain water and were also observed stored less than six inches above the floor.
- The garbage grinder could not be tested because it was unplugged, and water was leaking onto the plug. When plugged in at the end of the inspection, the unit did not operate.
- Some equipment, including a reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination, mixer, and electric donut makers, was observed not to be NSF/ANSI approved and had previously been removed during the initial change-of-ownership inspection, as per the report.
- Cutting boards had deep scratches that made cleaning and sanitizing difficult.
- Food debris was found on tables beneath food equipment, inside the cold preparation refrigerator, and inside a countertop oven.
- The handles used to turn on water at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area were disconnected, the report said.
- One handle was being moved between the hot and cold valves to operate the sink. Knobs are required for both valves. The drainage pipe beneath the handwashing and garbage grinder sink was also leaking.
- Food spatters were seen on the wall and exterior side of a refrigerator.
- The report noted that a dead cockroach was also found on the basement floor. The facility was instructed to remove unnecessary items stored in the basement.
- Smoke was observed inside the facility during the inspection, the report mentioned.
- Lighting in the rear food preparation and warewashing area was inadequate.
- A food establishment license and operational changes require submission of a Plan Review Application to the Office of Food Protection.
- The facility was using cooking sprays that produced aerosolized grease and smoke, with electric donut makers and panini presses being sprayed with these products. Donut makers that were previously prohibited during the change-of-ownership inspection were also observed in use.
A detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspections
According to the report, the establishment was not in satisfactory compliance. It noted that corrective actions were to be taken ahead of the reinspection and that failure to do so could lead to revocation of the eatery’s health license and other legal actions.
