Bar-Ly
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2024, Bar-Ly has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Bar-Ly scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unfinished wood shelves observed inside the liquor storage room.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the shelving in the kitchen and bar areas. Debris observed on the interior surfaces and the racks inside the walk-in-cooler with the draft beer.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster lids are not tight-fitting (large gaps observed between lids). New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust, debris, and soil accumulations observed on the floor and wall surfaces at the bar, kitchen, rear shed and the storage room areas. Oil observed on ventilation covers at the ceiling of kitchen areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dim lighting observed in the rear storage shed area. New Violation.
46.943
74
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Rat feces observed on the floor perimeters of the rear storage shed, the kitchen, and the rear refrigeration storage areas (2).
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of liquor was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the liquor storage room. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleavers were stored between table edges, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. The cleavers were removed, while on site.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar drink service cold plate and service lines were in direct contact with ice for drinks. Management agreed to place the stainless steel barrier between the ice and the plates and beverage lines, while on site.
46.586
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the shelving in the kitchen and bar areas. Debris observed on the interior surfaces and the racks inside the walk-in-cooler with the draft beer.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: mop, broom and other maintenance tools observed on the floor. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
70
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Paper towels were missing at the handwash sink inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Management called Termac for repair and agreed to manually wash and sanitize all dishware, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
46.674(d)(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration equipment.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Rat feces observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen, ware washing, and rear storage areas. Rat feces observed on the transparent drop ceiling tile inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying in sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Household microwave oven inside the kitchen is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the shelving in the kitchen and bar areas. Debris observed on the interior surfaces and the racks inside the walk-in-cooler with draft beer.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster lids are not tight-fitting at the rear refuse area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed at the rear storage, kitchen, and bar areas. Water-stained and oil-stained drop ceiling tiles observed inside the kitchen.
46.921
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster was posted at the hand wash sink inside the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A new sign was posted, while on site.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person present with a Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Health Department. The application was emailed to management.
46.103
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the rear storage, dining rooms, and liquor storage room areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleavers (3) stored between table edges, which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unfinished wood shelves observed inside the liquor closet. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster lids are missing at the rear refuse area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed at the rear storage and bar areas. Water stained drop ceiling tiles observed inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.921
52
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tofu and repackaged cheeses were not date marked.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. Machine was turned off, ice was burned, and the unit was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. 2. Slime observed inside the nozzle of the soda gun
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 3-compartment sink is not fully sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Outer surfaces of the basins of the 3-compartment sink observed with debris and residue 2. Dirt observed on the shelving in the food prep area 3. Food debris observed under the lid of the cold prep unit 4. Food debris observed on the shelving inside the cold prep unit 5. Black debris observed inside the 3-basin sink at the bar (cos) 6. Food debris/dirt observed on the gaskets of the refrigeration units 7. Dirt/food residue observed o the outer surfaces of the bulk food containers New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: 1. Cracked floor tiles observed in the back storage and bar areas 2. Water stained ceiling tiles observed in the back storage area New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light bulbs are not working at the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar-Ly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar-Ly on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar-Ly?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar-Ly.
Has Bar-Ly's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar-Ly have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar-Ly 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 Bar-Ly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar-Ly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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