Bubs

102 W Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bubs has been inspected three times since 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed gap in ceiling tile inside of the utility closet. PIC corrected gaps in ceiling tile by the end of the inspection.

46.921

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Facility has pH test strips, which can not be used for quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution observed. New Violation.

46.634

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom door is not self-closing. Sanitarian advised PIC to install a self-closing mechanism on the restroom door at time of inspection. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust, debris, and clutter on floor perimeters in the rear prep/ware washing area. New Violation.

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

Feb 5, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubs on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bubs' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bubs 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 Bubs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bubs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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