Ben Crab House

6200 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Ben Crab House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Ben Crab House's latest score of 82 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on vents covers in restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Water stain ceiling tiles observed in food prep area

46.921

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: -Plastic crates utilized for food elevation inside walk-in cooler and storage area.

46.321

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

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Paper towel was not available at the handwash sink. Note: Person in charge provided paper towel before the completion of inspection.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Note: Abdul Aziz Ouedraogo arrived before the completion of inspection.

46.101

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (droppings) observed in kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: -Plastic crates utilized for food elevation inside walk-in cooler and storage area. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice build-up observed inside chest freezer -Debris observed on shelves inside reach-in freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed along floor perimeters in kitchen area -Mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters in kitchen area New Violation.

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

Aug 26, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben Crab House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben Crab House on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben Crab House?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben Crab House.

Has Ben Crab House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben Crab House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben Crab House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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