Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar

1500 Locust St Spc 2, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep and ware wash area. Corrective action: PIC added paper towel during the time of inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (beef and chicken) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under counter refrigerator, was not date marked. Corrective action: Dates were added during the time of inspection.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: 3 basin sink observed blocked not clean on sight. Corrective action: PIC unblocked then washed and cleaned surfaces.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: -Pizza over observed inoperable in food prep area, bottom portion being used for dry storage. -Hand washing and ware washing sinks in the food prep, ware wash area observed needing to be resealed and caulked flush to the wall. New Violation.

46.671

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

Inspector notes: Insufficient drain boards/shelving observed to store clean and soiled food equipment. New Violation.

46.594

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on interior surfaces of storage cabinets, shelving and refrigerators (bar and food preparation areas). -Debris and residue observed in catch basins at bar and in ware wash area. -Grease observed under griddle and sides of cooking equipment. -Grease and debris observed in fryer cabinet. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged and missing cleaning tiles observed in ware wash area. New Violation.

46.901

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

Inspector notes: Clean dish racks observed being stored on the floor. New Violation.

46.774

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient (sugar) storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.282

May 24, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Milk, and bloody mary mix food was held at 70 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list.

46.385(a)(2)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers in bar area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Person in Charge took corrective action and labeled bottle.

46.1002

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Hot water pressure observed low in women's restroom hand wash sink. -Sink fixtures observed were not clean on sight. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floor under preparation sink. -Black residue observed on wall behind dishwasher. -Grimes observed on floor surfaces along floor-wall juncture in kitchen and warewash area. New Violation.

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

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.

46.282

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gap observed under door in warewash area, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Bar chest refrigerator was not operational. Discontinue service until fixed. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on interior surfaces of storage cabinets, shelving and refrigerators (bar and food preparation areas). -Debris and residue observed in catch basins at bar and in warewash area. -Grease observed under griddle and sides of cooking equipment. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Leak observed in sprayer hose in warewash are. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar.

Has Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blume/Elephant Espresso Martini Bar 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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