Benny the Bum's
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
52
Score
Public records show four inspections at Benny the Bum's stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 11 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. *Person in charge corrected on site and added paper towels.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food items observed on milk crates in walk in cooler unit.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed not inverted in food prep area. *Person in charge corrected on site and inverted utensils. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Aluminum lining observed on stove area. -Raw wooden shelves observed in the beverage walk in cooler unit. -Wooden board observed inside of front service areas reach in fridge. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the exhaust fan in the walk-in freezer unit. -Dust and debris observed on the exhaust fan in the beverage walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed in the rear areas men and women's restroom area. *Took 2-5 minutes before water reached to temperature of 100 F. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Water stain ceiling tiles observed in men's restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cluttered pallet area. New Violation.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom observed on direct floor surfaces in dining area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied.
46.25
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Various food items observed uncovered in several refrigeration units throughout the facility. -Condiment cups observed submerged in sauces in several cold prep units. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Chicken wings and pre-sliced vegetables), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk in refrigeration unit, was not date marked. *Instructed person in charge to date mark listed food items. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin.
46.712
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Water stain ceiling tiles observed in employee restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in the prep area - Low floor grout observed throughout the prep area
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inoperable light bulb observed under one of the ventilation hoods. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages observed on direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated in several walk in cooler units.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Walk in cooler handle observed in disrepair in the food prep area. - Missing kick plate from the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. - Rust accumulation observed on the drying rack above the 3 basin sink in the ware wash area - Torn gasket observed on the walk-in cooler -Condensation observed in the walk in cooler unit observed in the food prep area. -Ice machine observed in disrepair in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the exhaust fan in the walk-in freezer unit. -Dust and debris observed on the exhaust fan in the walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.714
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (rice and noodles), prepared in the food facility , located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. PIC date marked the food items at the time of the inspection. - Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. PIC date marked the food item at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Loose rodenticides not in a contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station observed on the floor in the dry storage area. New Violation.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. New Violation.
46.25
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items (chicken, rice and sauce) observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. PIC covered food items at the time of the inspection.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher in the bar area was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. PIC primed the dish machine twice. Proper concentration is now observed.
46.674(d)(e)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Food(fish) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature in the food prep sink. New Violation.
46.383
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Legs of the prep table near the cooking equipment was observed in disrepair - Missing kick plate from the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. - Rust accumulation observed on the drying rack above the 3 basin sink in the warewash area - Torn gasket observed on the walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips (quaternary) to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed on the exhaust fan in the walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Long neck faucet observed at the handwash sink in the prep area - Condensation line of the slushy machine observed draining into bucket on the floor in the bar area New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded/covered trash receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene waste products observed in the women's toilet room. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grease accumulation observed on the ceiling tiles in the prep area - Debris and old droppings observed on the floor under the 3 basin sink in the warewash area and floor in the dry storage area - Water accumulation observed on the floor near the oven in the prep area - Grease accumulation observed on the walls in the prep area - Buildup observed along the floor perimeter of the prep area - Water accumulation and food debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Nov 9, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Several food items observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: -Defective under-counter refrigeration unit stored food (crab cakes) at 63 degrees F in the cooking area. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to discarded above mentioned food items immediately and discontinue usage of the under-counter refrigerator unit until is repair. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - Several food items observed without the dates in the walk-in cooler. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to provide dates for all the food in the walk-in cooler. **Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked with the date the original container is opened in a food facility. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.731
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The under-counter refrigerator with crab cakes was observed at 63 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F or less in the kitchen area. PIC relocate the food from under-counter refrigerator during inspection. New Violation.
46.611
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available in the facility. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fly glue strip observed in the kitchen food prep area with potential to contaminate food equipment and utensils. PIC took corrective action and removed the fly glue strip during inspection.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverage cases observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler bar area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Missing one filter from the exhaust hood cooking area. - Temperature gauge mechanical dishwasher is inoperable. - One cold hold unit observed out of service in the cooking area. - Missing kick plate from the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer. - Food debris observed in the reach-in freezer from the cooking area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Residue observed behind the cooking equipment and between the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny the Bum's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benny the Bum's on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benny the Bum's?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benny the Bum's.
Has Benny the Bum's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Benny the Bum's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Benny the Bum's 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.
How often is Benny the Bum's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benny the Bum's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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