Darling Jacks

104 S 13Th St 104 - 106, Philadelphia, PA 19107

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Darling Jacks has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Utensils, equipment & linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Darling Jacks is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed on handwashing sink in the ware wash area. New Violation.

46.822

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Clean (containers) food equipment being stored wet, and not in a manner to allow air drying... wet nesting on the shelf in the ware wash area. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Raw wood stairs observed going to the basement prep area, which are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Perimeter cleaning needed behind and underneath equipment in the bar, Hot Food Prep area, ware wash area (dishwasher and three basin) and basement prep area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water were held at 69 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. -Person in charge change water during the time of inspection.

46.385(a)(1)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Person In charge placed a sign at the sink during the time of inspection.

46.981(h)

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. * Person in charge removed the beverage during the time of inspection.

46.151(a)

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

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. -Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the ice machine during the time of inspection.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: Unused equipment observed in the basement. Kickplate observed missing on Reach in freezer. Cold prep lid observed broken. New Violation.

46.671

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration in the bar area. New Violation.

46.634

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Drip observed on faucet by the dishwasher. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vents in both restrooms and hallway. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan obser4ved on the floor and not properly elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. -Food dispensing utensil in the * observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.

46.302

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: -Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. -Dishes observed not properly inverted with the food surface faced down. New Violation.

46.774

Apr 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Darling Jacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Darling Jacks on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Darling Jacks?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Darling Jacks.

Has Darling Jacks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Darling Jacks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Darling Jacks 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 Darling Jacks inspected?

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

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