Bob & Barbara's Lounge

1509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guard of the walk-in refrigerator. -Black residue and grime observed on the gasket of the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Customer restroom doors observed not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

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

Inspector notes: Domestic chest freezer and microwave observed in the bar and basement storage area. New Violation.

46.671

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Working containers in bar areas, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action was taken and bottles were labeled.

46.1002

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

Inspector notes: -Cracked and chipped bar counter surfaces observed by swing door in main bar. -Air register by front door is not in good repair. -Ripped bar padding observed around smaller side bar, is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Observed some ripped seats on bar stools, is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust observed on shelving in liquor storage closet. -Dust observed on electrical wires for lighting. -Dust observed on bottles of liquor in storage closet. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on floor under equipment in side bar. -Debris observed on floor in basement storage areas. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob & Barbara's Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob & Barbara's Lounge on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob & Barbara's Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bob & Barbara's Lounge.

Has Bob & Barbara's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob & Barbara's Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bob & Barbara's Lounge 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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