Bacalao Food Market
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Bacalao Food Market, located at 4287 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues related to wiping cloths and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Over nine scored inspections, Bacalao Food Market has historically shown a pattern of high-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
47
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
52
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
21
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
39
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
19
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages and other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Plastic (soda & milk) crates and raw wood surfaced platforms being used for elevation of beverages and other food related items inside walk-in coolers, chest freezer and retail areas. -Aluminum foils wrapped over food prep area the penini press (food presser). -Cardboard and cloth linings over platforms and shelvings inside walk-in cooler, deli display cases and rear retail area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and ice-build present on floor inside the walk-in freezer. -Ice build-up present on bottom inside chest freezer in front food preparation / service area.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in basement area.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from refrigeration system cooling lines to basement floor. New Violation.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed one of the ceiling mounted light emitting diodes (LED) strips inside walk-in freezer not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.943
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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