Ba Le Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2024, Ba Le Bakery has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Reinspection
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: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the retail closed display case, was not date marked. **Dates were provided during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0-50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. **Additional sanitizer added to solution. New reading of 50 ppm.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed under the rear doors of the facility; outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wooden shelving in the rear storage area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning: - Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigerators from food debris.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the kitchen instead of being elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One nonoperational light bulb observed under the exhaust hood in the rear kitchen. New Violation.
46.943
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Oct 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Pickled vegetables without pH documentation and sauces were held at 44.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.385(a)(2)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Standing water observed on the floor behind cooking equipment in the rear kitchen and storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.981(d)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed under the rear doors of the facility; outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice machine bin observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the food. **Ice scoop was relocated during the inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wooden shelving in the rear storage area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning: - Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigerators from food debris.
46.714
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Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. **Items relocated during the inspection; proper storage reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked vegetables and sausages were held at 59.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **All food was date marked from this morning and relocated to operational refrigeration units.
46.385(a)(2)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but pork rolls observed being held for more than 4 hours. **All items were retained from sale during the inspection.
46.385(c)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. **Sanitization procedures reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (drain fly & housefly) observed in the kitchen areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: - Chest freezers in the facility are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. - Air fryer is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. - One reach-in freezer in the rear storage room is not operational at the time of the inspection. - One cold prep refrigerator is not holding an ambient temperature below 41 degrees F; all TCS food was relocated during the inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning: - Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigerators from food debris. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground throughout facility; relocate to a designated storage rack 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)
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Dec 5, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: - Chest freezers in the facility are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. - Air fryer is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. - Damaged lids observed on a cold prep refrigeration unit in the sandwich prep kitchen.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning: - Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers. - General floor cleaning needed in the walk-in refrigerators from food debris. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed from the handwash sink in the large prep kitchen.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground throughout facility; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Several missing light bulbs/non-operational lights under exhaust hoods. New Violation.
46.943
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the large prep kitchen area. **Paper towels were supplied during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food located in the open display cases in the retail area, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed loose rodent bait bags in the basement; rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleanability: - Damaged and missing ceiling panels observed in the facility. - Damaged floor tiles observed in the prep kitchen. New Violation.
46.921
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed from the garbage grinder sink in the rear kitchen. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: - Chest freezers in the facility are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. - Air fryer is not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.671
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Beef being thawed using an unapproved method; observed thawing in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (cockroach) activity observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.321
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Jul 1, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: - Gap observed under side door towards the exterior refuse area. - Back door open at the start of the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Some chest freezers in the facility are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers and chest freezers.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room does not have a lidded receptacle for sanitary napkins.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground throughout facility; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.981(d)
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May 10, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing Facilities: - Old food residue, dishes, and utensils observed in the handwash sink in the kitchen area. - Steel scrubbers observed in multiple handwash sinks.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Dishes and dirty water observed in the food preparation sink. New Violation.
46.301
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room does not have a lidded receptacle for sanitary napkins.
46.882(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (German cockroach) observed in the facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Some chest freezers in the facility are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Pooled water and food debris on the floor in the front walk-in refrigerator. - Accumulation of ice observed in walk-in freezers.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Grease and food debris on the floor under and behind cooking equipment in the rear prep kitchen. - Glue trap observed with live German cockroaches behind a reach-in refrigerator; remove from facility.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.981(d)
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing: - Paper towels were not available at multiple handwash sinks. - Post signage where needed at handwashing sinks to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Blenders and other food equipment stored next to the handwash sink in the front preparation area. **Items relocated during the inspection.
46.301
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles. **Chemicals relocated during the inspection.
46.1021
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and insect (flies in basement) activity observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in coolers.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wooden shelving in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces: - Pooled water and food debris on the floor in the front walk-in refrigerator. - Mouse droppings observed along lower shelving in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room does not have a lidded receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged and missing ceiling panels observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ba Le Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ba Le Bakery on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ba Le Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ba Le Bakery.
Has Ba Le Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ba Le Bakery have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ba Le Bakery 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 Ba Le Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ba Le Bakery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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