Barkley's BBQ

2017 N 29Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Barkley's BBQ has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. 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 three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of refrigerator in the prep area observed with slight debris and stains. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floors to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Bulb ceiling light unit in the prep area was observed not shielded from breakage.

46.922(a)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: * No thermometer was observed in the single door reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: * Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the rear food prep area and droppings are observed on top of the covered trash receptacle. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: * Unapproved food equipment's are observed in the rear outside area. (2) Grills & unapproved smoker will need to be removed from this establishment. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: * Drain line is leaking under the food preparation sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: * Food employee restroom door is not self-closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: * Excessive amounts of weeds and grass are observed in the rear outside area. New Violation.

46.922(j)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: * Open wall seams are observed throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: * Ceiling light unit in the employee restroom are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on sink in the warewash area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: slight stain observed on bottom shelf of refrigerator in the prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters of restroom area to remove slight grimes and debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed to remove slight grimes and debris present along floor perimeters of prep area beside cooking stove and prep table. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Apr 19, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters of restroom area to remove slight grimes, debris observed on corners and perimeters of floor during the inspection.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed to remove slight grimes and debris present along floor perimeters of prep area beside cooking stove and prep table.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barkley's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barkley's BBQ on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barkley's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barkley's BBQ.

Has Barkley's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barkley's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barkley's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barkley's BBQ inspected?

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

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