BBQ Town Philly
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited BBQ Town Philly five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting BBQ Town Philly on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the serving area was blocked by cases of soda and not accessible at all times for employee use. *Cases of soda were relocated.
46.981(h)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Rear outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. *Door sweep is needed.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic crock pots observed in serving area. - Domestic microwave observed in rear prep area.* No personal usage sign observed.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer in basement. -Food debris observed in door tract and bottom surface of closed display case.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in mop bucket and not hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use.
46.981(f)
67
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the serving area. *The person in charge provided soap.
46.981(h)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed continuously running at hand wash sink in serving area. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Debris and dust on floor surface under steam table. -Mouse droppings and dead mouse observed on flooring surface in office/storage area. -Dead mouse under dry storage rack in basement. -Mouse droppings observed on floor surface under storage rack in basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) observed in the office area, kitchen area and basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic crock pot observed in serving area. -Defective microwave observed in rear prep New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Cardboard observed in use as liner on storage rack in front serving area. -Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer in basement. -Food debris observed in door tract and bottom surface of closed display case. -Mouse droppings observed on bottom surface of storage table in kitchen area. -Mouse droppings observed along basement steps. New Violation.
46.714
61
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in reach-in refrigerator. *The person in charge relocated eggs to bottom shelf.
46.281
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic crock pot observed in serving area. - Domestic microwave observed in prep area.*No personal usage sign observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on kick plate of soda refrigerator. - Cardboard observed in use as liner on storage rack in front serving area. -Ice accumulation observed in chest freezer in basement. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Top of basement step observed damaged. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Jun 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Greens on steam table were held at 130.4 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. * The person in charge heated greens. Greens observed at 142 degrees F.
46.385(a)(1)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the prep area was blocked by bins and not accessible at all times for employee use. * The person in charge removed bins.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front outer opening door in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF / Ansi Microwaves observed in kitchen. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and dust observed on bottom surface steam tables. - Newspaper and carboard observed in use as liner for seasoning storage rack. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Door knob observed loose on restroom door. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Miscellaneous clutter observed stored in camera area. - Miscellaneous clutter observed stored on top of closed display case. - Top of basement step observed damaged. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the food prep area. * Paper towel provided.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Chicken observed being cleaned inside of hand wash/garbage grinder sink
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The person in charge observed with serve safe and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink observed filled with dishes and not able to be turned on. New Violation.
46.731
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in freezer.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Pipes observed under 3 compartment sink observed tapped and in need of repair. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters and front vent have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BBQ Town Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at BBQ Town Philly on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at BBQ Town Philly?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at BBQ Town Philly.
Has BBQ Town Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at BBQ Town Philly have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at BBQ Town Philly 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 BBQ Town Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, BBQ Town Philly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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