52nd & Locust BBQ

5148 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
American
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for 52nd & Locust BBQ. The most recent report on file is from Aug 23, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at 52nd & Locust BBQ since Aug 23, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

52nd & Locust BBQ's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the rear food prep area lacked a sign encouraging employees to wash their hands. The person in charge provided a sign during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: The pots in the front food prep area observed stored upright, instead of inverted to avoid contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The microwave in the rear is non ANSI/NSF approved. New Violation.
46.673
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the rear is indirectly plumbed. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom lacks a lidded trash can for sanitary products. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One overhead light observed burned out in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.943
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 52nd & Locust BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 52nd & Locust BBQ on file is from Aug 23, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 52nd & Locust BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.