Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed evidence of rodent activity in the upstairs storage/utility closet near the ware washing area and in the downstairs side prep/bar area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed missing top panel on ice machine at the downstairs bar area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on top of boxes on the lower shelves in the storage/utility closet near the upstairs ware washing area. - Observed dust and debris on the lower shelving and cabinet surfaces in the downstairs bar, downstairs server area, upstairs bar, and kitchen areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters in the storage/utility closet near the upstairs ware washing area and the downstairs side prep/bar area. - Observed dust and debris on the floor perimeters in the downstairs bar, downstairs server, upstairs bar, upstairs beverage storage closet, ware washing, and utility closet areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed handwashing aides posted at a prep sink in the upstairs bar area. Sanitarian advised PIC to remove handwashing aides from the prep sink and to discontinue handwashing at the prep sink during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed expired orange juice in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action; PIC segregated the items from use to be discarded during the inspection. - Observed expired lemon and lime juices in the under-counter refrigerator in the upstairs bar area. Corrective action; PIC segregated the items from use to be discarded during the inspection.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior surfaces of the ice machine bins in the downstairs bar and upstairs bar areas. Sanitarian advised PIC to discontinue use of ice and the ice machines until they can be properly cleaned during the inspection. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps at the base of the rear exit doors (near trash exit) are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on top of boxes on the lower shelves in the storage/utility closet near the upstairs ware washing area. - Observed dust and debris on the lower shelving and cabinet surfaces in the downstairs bar, downstairs server area, upstairs bar, and kitchen areas. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Facility lacks lidded receptacles for disposal of sanitary napkins/items. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mop idle inside mop bucket rather than hung to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two non-operational lights under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
52
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink inside the employee toilet room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps at the base of the front and rear exit doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor and inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed lying on counters inside the kitchen, the bars(2), beverage prep, and ware washing areas are not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration (no chlorine or quaternary test strips observed). New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash and debris observed on the ground of the refuse area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the kitchen, ware washing, bars(2), storage, and beverage service areas. Soil accumulations observed on the wall and ceiling surfaces of the kitchen and ware washing areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light bulbs (4) are missing under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia.
Has Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia 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 Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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