Bar 318
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Bar 318 has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Bar 318 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 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 chest freezer, was not date marked. The person in charge date marked the food items.
46.385(b)
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. At the time of inspection, the person in charge possessed a ServSafe examination certificate but did not have a Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. The Food Safety Certificate (FSC) application was emailed to the PIC during this inspection.
46.103
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: There were unlidded waste receptacles observed in the bar or food prep area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust, debris, and old mouse droppings were observed on and adjacent to the chest freezer in the bar area. Clean and sanitize all floors throughout the entire facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A broken faucet handle and a clogged hand-wash sink were observed in the male toilet. The person in charge immediately went to purchase items for repair.
46.671
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -The interior surfaces of the chest freezers were observed to be encrusted with food debris and soil accumulation. -Old mouse droppings were observed on top of the chest freezers. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility lacks a utility sink.
46.824(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in both toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the both toilet rooms. -The handwashing sink in the toilet room area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the bar area.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.561
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed Chest freezer and electric cooker in the bar were not NSF approved.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility lacks a utility sink.
46.824(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom doors are not self-closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed stored in the food prep/bar area and not hung properly for air drying.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilators are needed in both male/female rest room.
46.944
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Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the both bathroom. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. The person in charge currently holds an exam certificate (Servsafe) but needs to obtain a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. FSC application was emailed during the inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the bar area. New Violation.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.561
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed Chest freezer and toaster in the bar were not NSF approved.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility lacks a utility sink.
46.824(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom doors are not self-closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed stored in the food prep/bar area and not hung properly for air drying.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilators are needed in both male/female rest room. New Violation.
46.944
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Feb 10, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility lacks a utility sink.
46.824(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee restroom doors are not self-closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed stored in the food prep/bar area and not hung properly for air drying. The facility lacks a utility rack.
46.981(e)(m)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed Chest freezer not NSF approved New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar 318 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar 318 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar 318?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar 318.
Has Bar 318's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar 318 have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar 318 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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