Bolo

2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Other

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bolo three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *The can opener was washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3-bay sinks by end of inspection. Black residue, observed on the interior of the ice machine. *The PIC cleaned and sanitized the area.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Plastic covering hole in ceiling above the espresso machine in the beverage station is not made of easily cleanable materials. New Violation.

46.522

In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Measuring cup handles observed in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour, tempura). PIC relocated the measuring cups. -Ice scoop in the ice bin observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food in the bar area.

46.302

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Large hole observed in ceiling above the espresso machine. The area is not easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.921

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food located in cold holding unit was held at 44.4 to 54.7 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Food was transferred to a cooler unit.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several food was missing date marking. Note: All food must be date marked prior to storing. Date was provided at time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Note: PIC came at time of inspection.

46.102

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

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Note: Can opener was cleaning at time of inspection.

46.712

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning need in food prep and bar area. New Violation.

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

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on ice maker and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Clean in all refrigerators and cold holding units. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Apr 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bolo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bolo on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bolo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bolo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bolo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bolo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bolo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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