Bishos
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Bishos has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Bishos' 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Puddings in the refrigerator unit were not date-marked when they were prepared. Note: The person in charge dated the puddings.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding sanitization methods. Note: The person in charge was instructed to prepare one sink basin with sanitizer at 200-400 ppm of QAC and the other basin with soap and hot water.
46.102
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on sinks and counters and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use containers were observed with the food contact surfaces exposed. New Violation.
46.774
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Baklava containers were not labeled with the name and address of the distributor or the ingredients. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A splash guard was not observed between the hand-wash sink and the mop sink. New Violation.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic, non-ANSI certified equipment observed: a tall freezer, a mini freezer, refrigerator/freezer. The garbage disposal was not working properly. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation was observed in the reach in freezer. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: A damaged door frame was observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.901
55
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The reach-in refrigerator in the basement was observed at 45 degrees F.
46.611
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on sinks and counters and not stored in a sanitizing solution.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic, non-ANSI certified equipment observed: warmer, mini freezer, refrigerator/freezer. The reach-in refrigerator in the basement did not close properly.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The ware wash sanitizing basin was unclean. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Clutter and unclean floors were observed in the basement.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food was not date marked when it was prepared or unsealed. note: The person in charge was instructed to date mark the appropriate food.
46.385(b)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken, and kofte, and soup were observed at 55-59 degrees F. Note: The person in charge discarded the food items.
46.385(a)(2)
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Solid fuel charcoal grilling was observed under the same exhaust hood as the other cooking equipment. Note: the person in charge was instructed to remove the charcoal grilling. New Violation.
46.401
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperture control. Note: Temperture control requirements were reviewed woth the person in charge. New Violation.
46.102
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Sppons and forks were stored uproght, exposing the food contact surface. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use utensils were stored uproght, exposing the food contact surface. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic, non-ANSI certified equipment observed: warmer, mini freezer, refrigerator/freezer. The reach-in refrigerator in the hallway did not close properly. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Unclean nonfood contact surfaces were observed in the kitchen and the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A garbage grinder was installed at the food preparation sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the grinder from the food preparation sink, and provide one at a deep-standing hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops and brooms were not hung up when idle. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The reach-in refrigerator in the hallway was observed at 55 degrees F. New Violation.
46.611
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying on sinks and counters and not stored in a sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
39
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: RTE (ready to eat) TCS (Temperature/time Controlled Sensitive) foods were not date marked. Note: Employee date marked the potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food when they notified the Health Department.
46.385(b)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Food was stored above the fill lines in the cold preparation unit. New Violation.
46.611
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic, non-ANSI certified equipment observed: warmer, mini freezer, refrigerator/freezer. The reach-in refrigerator in the hallway did not close properly. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: A damaged wall surface was observed in the basement stairwell and hallway storage area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation was observed in the exhaust hood above the grill. New Violation.
46.981(d)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bishos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bishos on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bishos?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bishos.
Has Bishos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bishos have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bishos 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 Bishos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bishos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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