Beat the Bomb

1218 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Other

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

Beat the Bomb has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Beat the Bomb's latest score of 50 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the behind the bar area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sinks in the behind the bar area. Soap and paper towels placed at hand washing sinks during the time of inspection.

46.981(h)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. **Ice machine cleaned at the time of inspection

46.731

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. Person in charge observed with a SS application mailed at time of inspection.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Exterior cleaning observed needed on the slushie machines behind the bar. -Counter tops behind equipment observed needing to be properly cleaned -Lower interior of the reach in refrigerators and freezers observed needing to be cleaned due to food debris. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Faucet of 1/2 sinks in the women's restroom observed loose and not properly sealed to the handwashing sink. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damage to wall in customer service area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No lights observed in the undercounter refrigerators behind the bar. New Violation.

46.943

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor walk in cooler and prep kitchen. New Violation.

46.321

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Unwrapped and unprotected single use straws stored in the customer area. New Violation.

46.774

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beat the Bomb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beat the Bomb on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Beat the Bomb's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beat the Bomb have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Beat the Bomb means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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