Bain's Deli

1625 Chestnut St F12, Philadelphia, PA 19103
American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Bain's Deli stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average is 72, putting Bain's Deli squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled squirt bottle containing bleach observed in the rear dish wash area. Corrective action: the bottle was labeled.
46.1002
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelving in the hallway and the shelves of the reach-in fridge in the serving area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on shelves in cabinets in the serving area. -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer in the rear dish wash area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Not in use soap dispenser observed mounted on the wall in the rear food prep area. -Not in use trash can observed in mop sink in the rear dish wash area. -Not in use soda machine observed in the serving area. -Residue observed on the floor under shelves and the prep table in the hallway. -Residue observed on the floor under equipment in the serving area. -Dust observed on light fixtures in the serving area. -Vent fan in the toilet room did not have a cover on it. -Residue observed on the wall and ceiling in the hallway area. -Residue observed in the bottom of the mop sink in the dish wash area. -Dust and residue observed along the floor perimeters in the food facility.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light in the rear dish wash area was not functioning.
46.943
70
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lettuce was held at 48.9 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the serving area. The lettuce was in a pan sitting on top of ice. Corrective action: the pan of lettuce was placed in a bigger pan of ice and submerged in the ice.
46.385(a)(2)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the hallway area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing in the serving area. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust observed on pipes in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on grease trap in the rear prep area. -Leak observed in the drain rinse basin of the 3 bay sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Residue observed on the wall of the toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed utility line observed above the hot water heater in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee phones observed stored on a shelf next to drinks stored in the hallway area and not in the areas designated for employee item storage. New Violation.
46.981(j)
61
Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelving in the hallway. New Violation.
46.522
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hot water valve was turned off at the hand wash sink in the rear prep area. Corrective action: the hot water was turned on during the inspection.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unnecessary item: inoperable soda machine. -Residue observed on the ceiling of the rear prep area. -Dust observed on the wall next to and behind the 7 up fridge in the serving area and on a vent in the ceiling in the hallway. -Debris observed on the floor behind the prep table in the hallway.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lettuce was held at room temperature on a counter in the serving area. Corrective action: lettuce was placed on ice.
46.385(a)(2)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the shelf under the cash register in the serving area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unsealed utility lines observed over electrical panels in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the food prep and serving areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on the walls, floor, and shelving in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.671
70
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup was held at 130.6 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required in the steam table in the serving area. Corrective action: the person in charge agreed to use time as a public health control.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bacon and lettuce were held at room temperature in the serving area. Corrective action: the bacon and lettuce were placed on ice.
46.385(a)(2)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelving in the hallway. New Violation.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -An opening in the ceiling was observed near the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bain's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bain's Deli on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bain's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bain's Deli.

Has Bain's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bain's Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bain's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bain's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.