Deke's BBQ
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Deke's BBQ, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 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.
46.712
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease residue observed on sides of cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Some debris observed along floor perimeters throughout the food prep area. -Debris observed on side of reach-in beverage refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: (1) Bulb observed with low lighting under the exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.943
74
Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Some working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -Food dispensing utensil in the bulk containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with seasoning.
46.302
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed not properly elevated on utility rack when not in-use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around ledge New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area around the floor perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Some single-use containers observed not inverted when stored. New Violation.
46.692
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.674(a)-(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in the women's toilet room observed with dust accumulation. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Some debris observed along floor perimeters throughout the food prep area. -Dust observed on ceiling tiles in-front of the exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
67
Jul 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. *Papert towel dispenser restocked during inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around ledge. *Black slime cleaned during inspection.
46.712
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. *Person in charge arrived minutes into inspection.
46.101
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the bulk containers observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Some shelving in the food prep area observed with some food residue and debris. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Some debris observed along floor perimeters behind the ice machine and in the bar service area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 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. *Can opener cleaned during inspection. Black residue slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around ledge. *Ice machine was cleaned during inspection.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) activity observed in the food prep area along the floor perimeters near the chest freezer and rolling rack. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer observedd not in-use during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Some debris observed along floor perimeters behind the ice machine and in the bar service area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -(1) Light under the exhaust hood system observed burnt-out. New Violation.
46.943
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deke's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deke's BBQ on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deke's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Deke's BBQ.
Has Deke's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deke's BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Deke's BBQ 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 Deke's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deke's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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