Arts Ballroom
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Arts Ballroom four times, with records going back to 2024. Arts Ballroom was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Arts Ballroom on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the kitchen prep area, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in charge placed dates during the time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge had a Serv Safe. Application emailed during the time of inspection.r Food Safety Certificate
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: *Static dust accumulation observed on vents in the restrooms. *Water stains observed on the ceiling in the women's restrooms around the lights. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dirt, and debris observed under the bar equipment and in the corners. -Debris observed under the sinks in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood light bulb observed defective. New Violation.
46.943
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QUAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration in the three basin sink. New Violation.
46.633
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Loose fan guard observed in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.671
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor behind bar in the main ball room. New Violation.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Heavy grease accumulation observed on the walls beside the cooking equipment. -Debris and dirt observed on the top of the dishwasher. -Aluminum foil observed lining the cooking equipment. -Lower prep tables observed with debris and needs to be properly cleaned. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Faucet observed leaking on the three basin and prep sinks. New Violation.
46.822
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Feb 11, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Heavy grease accumulation observed on the walls beside the cooking equipment. -Debris and dirt observed on the top of the dishwasher.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dirt, and debris observed under the shelf in the storage area -Debris observed under the cooking equipment in the kitchen prep area
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. * Person in charge placed a sign at the sink during the time of inspection.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Shoes observed on the bottom shelf of the prep table along with dishes. New Violation.
46.1029
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Containers observed in the reach in refrigerator not properly covered. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Containers observed in the reach in refrigerator observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.982
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Hand air dryer in the men's restroom observed not working properly. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with dishes and food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.674(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Fan guards in reach in refrigerator observed to have accumulated dust. -Aluminum foil observed out lining the cooking equipment. -Heavy grease accumulation observed on the walls beside the cooking equipment. -Debris and dirt observed on the top of the dishwasher. -Coffee maker observed needing to be properly cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Vents in the restrooms observed with static accumulated dust. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Pipes penetrating the walls in the women's restroom observed not properly sealed. New Violation.
46.921
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. **Person in charge cleaned the sanitizer during the time of inspection.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms, dustpans and mop observed being stored on the floor between uses; not hung on a utility rack as required. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light observed out in reach in freezer. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Containers observed not labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.
46.422
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Quac sanitizer and sanitizing strips observed at the three basin sink. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Fan guards in reach in refrigerator observed to have accumulated dust. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arts Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arts Ballroom on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arts Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arts Ballroom.
Has Arts Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arts Ballroom have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arts Ballroom 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 Arts Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arts Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.
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