2401 Little Spot
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, 2401 Little Spot has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so 2401 Little Spot trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the restroom area. Person in charge states that customers steals soap containers in the restroom therefore establishment is advised to install a soap dispenser.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. Servsafe was observed for Michelle Miller and application for Philadelphia FSC was emailed at the last inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the Bar and retail area behind the game machines in retail area. Fruit flies observed in the game machines area of the retail section.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Closed display case refrigerator observed in the small storage area not operational and not in use during the inspection. - Hot water faucet knob observed not working properly at the hand wash sink in the bar area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor of restroom to remove debris and grimes observed on floor corners and perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop, Brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage.
46.981(e)(m)
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Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the restroom area. Soap was replenished during the inspection
46.825(a)
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. Servsafe was observed for Michelle Miller and application for Philadelphia FSC was emailed before the end of the inspection.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed floor/wall junctures throughout establishment. Seal gaps where needed. -Seal around penetrating electrical and plumbing lines. -Peeling ceiling observed in the restroom area of establishment. New Violation.
46.921
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the Bar and retail area behind the game machines in retail area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Closed display case refrigerator observed in the small storage area not operational and not in use during the inspection. - Hot water faucet knob observed missing at the hand wash sink in the bar area. -Ice machine observed in the bar area not working. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self-closing or equipped with self-closing device. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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Oct 12, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on bar table in retail area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Display case refrigerator observed in the prep area not operational and not in use during the inspection.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A receptacle with lid or cover not present in the female restroom area.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop bucket not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Oct 10, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed under counter in bar area.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sinks in retail area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Display case refrigerator observed in the prep area not operational and not in use during the inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Faucet at handwash station in bar area defected.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A receptacle with lid or cover not present in the female restroom area.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed floor/wall junctures throughout establishment. Seal gaps where needed. -Seal around penetrating electrical and plumbing lines.
46.921
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Facility using shut off valve to turn hot water on and off at handwash sink in bar. (faucet handle defective)
46.132
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed under counter in bar area.
46.981(k)(l)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Faucet at handwash station in bar area defected.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet room doors not self closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Remove mouse droppings where needed. -Damaged flooring in customer area. -Damaged plaster in customer area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2401 Little Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2401 Little Spot on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2401 Little Spot?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 2401 Little Spot.
Has 2401 Little Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 2401 Little Spot have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 2401 Little Spot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 2401 Little Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 2401 Little Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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