Aladdin Lounge

9855 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Aladdin Lounge has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Aladdin Lounge's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dusty cover vent observed inside of reach in refrigeration unit located inside of service area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed in the facilities restroom area it took 2-3 minutes before water reached 105 F. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Peeling paint observed on the base covings and behind hand wash sink. inside of the facilities restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Unfinished walls observed inside of kitchen. - Damaged wall observed above the microwave in food prep area. - Stained walls observed behind the prep area. - Damaged walls in the kitchen and closets. - Peeling paint observed on the walls near lounge area. - Water stain ceiling tile observed near the rear exit door.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Cover vents observed with dust accumulation in the facilities rear exit area.
46.981(d)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - One non NSF approved chest freezer observed in the food prep area. - Missing several electrical covers in the facility.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sanitizing solution test strips were not observed in the facility. *A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. New Violation.
46.634
70
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer. New Violation.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Two house flies observed in the lounge area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF approved chest freezer observed in the food prep area. - Non NSF approved drying rack observed in the food prep area. - Missing several electrical covers in the facility.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Back flow preventer not observed at the water main inlet line in the facility. - No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed onto faucet head of utility sink (Mop sink)
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Pool of water observed near rear exit door. - Clutter observed in the utility closets.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inoperable light bulb observed in the reach in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.943
70
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed ServSafe only. Application for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certification submitted by e-mail today, 10/1/2025.
46.103
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The hand wash sink not seal to the wall in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on shelving in the dining area. - Dust accumulation observed on all equipment in the facility. - Debris inside the chest freezer in the kitchen area and reach-in refrigerator dining area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Back flow preventer not observed at the water main inlet line in the facility. - No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed onto faucet head of utility sink (Mop sink) New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -The hand wash sink not seal to the wall in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Empty carboard boxes observed inside the facility in the closets. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Exposed electrical wires from the ceiling near the side exit door. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Cover vents observed with dust accumulation in the facility. - Detached cover vent from the ceiling in the lounge. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aladdin Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aladdin Lounge on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aladdin Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aladdin Lounge.

Has Aladdin Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aladdin Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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