Bart's Bagel

3945 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bart's Bagel four times, with records going back to 2024. Bart's Bagel was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Bart's Bagel on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed in the windowsills in the oven area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.921

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on the counters in the front. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Grease and smoke stained ceiling tiles and walls observed throughout. -Food debris observed on the floor in the front area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out under the exhaust hood over flat top grill. New Violation.

46.943

Apr 5, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. -Paper towels were provided.

46.941(a)-(e)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the table below the flat top grill.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tiles observed throughout. -Food debris observed on the floor in the food prep and dry storage area.

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

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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. -Food safety application emailed.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice feces) observed in the food prep and storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Mice feces observed on the table below the flat top grill. -Debris (bread seeds)observed inside of cold prep refrigerators. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent and water stained ceiling tiles observed in the toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and dust observed on the walls and ceiling tiles in the bakery area. -Stained ceiling tiles observed throughout. -Food debris and mice feces observed on the floor in the food prep and dry storage area. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bart's Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bart's Bagel on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bart's Bagel?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bart's Bagel.

Has Bart's Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bart's Bagel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bart's Bagel 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 Bart's Bagel inspected?

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

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