Bar Jawn
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Bar Jawn has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Bar Jawn's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered plate of beef observed stored on top of dishwasher *Employee relocated and covered food item. New Violation.
46.301
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Cracked floor tiles observed in seating area. -Bottom wall cove base observed missing at the top of basement stairs.
46.921
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - The hand wash sink in the basement prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. - Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the basement prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around lid in the basement area. - The can opener in basement prep had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.712
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sitting and soiled water observed in basement 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on fan covers in walk-in cooler. -Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer in basement. -Debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in refrigerator in bar area. -Mouse droppings observed along basement steps on ledge. -Mouse droppings observed on grease trap in basement. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restrooms. -Wall observed cracked above hand wash sink faucet in 2nd restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged/loose ceiling panel above reach-in refrigerator in basement. -Cracked floor tiles observed in seating area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Front vents of hood have an accumulation of static dust. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers on basement storage shelf are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) in basement area, (Dead rodent) bar area and insect activity (small flies) observed in the ware wash areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic (Kenmore refrigerator) observed in basement. -Defective walk-in unit observed out back in trash area. New Violation.
46.671
52
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by defective under counter refrigerator and not accessible at all times for employee use. * The person in charge moved defective equipment.
46.825(a)
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. * The person in charge with a FSC showed up during inspection.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Defective under counter refrigerator observed in use for storage in kitchen area. -Defective walk-in unit observed out back in trash area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on fan covers in walk-in cooler. - Heavy ice accumulation observed in chest freezer and reach-in freezer in basement. -Debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in refrigerator in bar area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink observed clogged and slow draining in downstairs prep area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Jawn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Jawn on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Jawn?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Jawn.
Has Bar Jawn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Jawn have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Jawn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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