Alamodak
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Alamodak has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Alamodak's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed the handwashing sink in the upstairs bar area blocked by equipment. Corrective action; PIC moved equipment from blocking the handwashing sink during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed an expired milk inside of the walk-in cooler. Corrective action; PIC segregated the milk from use to be discarded during the inspection.
46.201
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. PIC has valid ServSafe only. PIC stated that they submitted their FSC for a Phila FSC, but could not provide receipt. Corrective action; Sanitarian emailed PIC copy of Phila. FSC application during the inspection.
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed broom and mop idle inside of mop bucket rather than properly hung when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed foil lining shelving surfaces in the food prep areas. - Observed raw wood shelving surfaces in the storage closet area. - Observed closet racks above the 3-bay ware washing sink. New Violation.
46.522
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: - Observed rust on racks in the ware washing area and inside of the walk-in cooler. - Observed dust on fan guards inside of the walk-in cooler. - Observed food residue and grimes on the exterior surfaces of the mini refrigerator in the food prep area. - Observed heavy soil and stains on exterior surfaces of equipment in the upstairs hookah storage area. New Violation.
46.714
52
Sep 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Moldy garlic cloves observed stored inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrected action: Employee discarded the moldy garlic during the inspection.
46.281
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non operational ice maker observed in the second floor Hookah bar area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: liquid at bottom of Continental prep unit, dusty fanguard in the walk-in cooler.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaking potable water line observed at a disconnected line on the second floor side Hookah storage area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises cleaning- Floor cleaning needed behind ice maker on second floor Hookah bar area. - Food & debris observed on the floor underneath the cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor stains observed under food prep. sink. -Water-stained ceiling tile in kitchen. -Dusty floor observed behind and underneath the non-operational ice maker on the second floor Hookah bar area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Mop sink drain fixture is not in good repair. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are is not available: thermometer lacks in the Asber cold prep. unit. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the kitchen: dark colored mouse feces on floor corner near red lentils and on floor behind 1st fl. bar. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: Microwave in the prep area and Maytag freezer. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning: mop sink, liquid at bottom of Continental prep. unit, grinder sink (2nd fl.), dusty wall fan (2nd fl.), and dusty fanguard in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room: dusty ceiling fan/vent covers in both restrooms; open space observed around exhaust fan through ceiling in men's room; 1 loose floor tile in ladies room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Utility line penetrations through ceiling in kitchen were not sealed (open spaces). New Violation.
46.921
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alamodak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alamodak on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alamodak?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alamodak.
Has Alamodak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alamodak have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alamodak means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alamodak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alamodak is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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