Butter's Soul Food

2730 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Butter's Soul Food three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

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

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer in the basement area. -Slight spill and stain observed inside the under-counter refrigerator in the prep area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop sink not hanging or properly stored off the floor to allow for proper air drying.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights observed are not working in the basement area during the inspection. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the prep, beneath the prep table shelve and basement area. Pest control management service present and its being utilized.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard linings observed at the bottom shelf of reach-in refrigerator in the retail area.

46.521

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.

46.825(a)

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

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Servsafe observed for Benjamin Gibson and application sent to person in charge during the inspection.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (flies) activity observed in the prep and basement area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer in the basement area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop sink not hanging or properly stored off the floor to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Additional water in solution to derive 100 ppm during the inspection.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard linings observed inside refrigerator in the retail area. New Violation.

46.522

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Cleaning needed on floor corners of prep area to remove slight Grimes and debris observed along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath cooking equipment). -Clutter/ unnecessary items in basement area. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Butter's Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Butter's Soul Food on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Butter's Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Butter's Soul Food.

Has Butter's Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butter's Soul Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Butter's Soul Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Butter's Soul Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Butter's Soul Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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