Blue Bay
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
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Score
Blue Bay has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food separated & protected”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Blue Bay trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water stain ceiling tiles in food prep area New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Burnt out bulbs observed in food prep area New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Plastic crate utilized for food elevation -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3 compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
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: -Ice build-up observed on all chest freezers New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed non-self-closing restroom door Note: A toilet room located on the premises of a food facility shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Uncovered shrimp in walk-in cooler. -Uncovered raw shrimp on top of cooked yams in walk-in cooler -Uncovered raw fish in closed display case. Corrected on Site: All foods were covered and shrimp was moved upon request.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed caked-on food residue on industrial mixer. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge cleaned mixer upon request.
46.731
Approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish inside prep sink defrosting in standing water. Corrected on Site: Fish was moved to walk-in cooler upon request.
46.383
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (rice, sugar, salt, etc) Corrected on Site: Bowls were removed upon request.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed inoperable equipment being used as dry storage for to-go containers.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Food debris on crates and floors in walk-in cooler -Dust accumulation on fans inside of walk-in cooler. -Caked-on dust and debris on bulk storage containers
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Cleaning is needed in the area around the deep fryers -Cleaning needed underneath prep sink
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust and grease have accumulated on the ceiling HVAC vents.
46.981(d)
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Uncovered foods (collard greens, carrots, ox-tails, etc) in walk-in cooler. -Uncovered raw chicken stored on top of raw fish in walk-in cooler -Uncovered raw fish in reach-in freezer New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (collard greens, carrots, cooked ox-tail, etc), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handsink in prep sink area being used as storage and not accessible for use. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around dispenser. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish inside prep sink defrosting in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage containers are not labeled with the name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (flies) activity observed in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (rice, sugar, salt, etc) New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed inoperable equipment being used as dry storage for to-go containers. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Food debris on crates and floors in walk-in cooler -Rotten odor coming from walk-in cooler -Caked-on dust and debris on bulk storage containers -Food debris inside microwave -Grease accumulation on hood filters New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed severe leaking of pipe on warewash sink. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Cleaning is needed in the area around the deep fryers -Cleaning needed underneath prep sink -Floor cleaning needed on the second floor -Cleaning needed underneath rice cooker tables New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust and grease have accumulated on the ceiling HVAC vents. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Bay on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Bay.
Has Blue Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Bay have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Bay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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