Dig Upenn

140 S 36Th St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Dig Upenn. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dig Upenn scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewash area. *The person in charge refilled the paper towel dispenser during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris was observed on floor perimeters in the prep and warewash areas.

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

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers were not labeled with the common name of the food: sugar and farro. New Violation.

46.282

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: A delay in hot water generation was noted at one handwash sink in the food preparation areas and at the handwash sink located in the first floor toilet room.

46.805

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and a puddle of liquid were observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Jan 24, 2025

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the first-floor toilet room. *The person in charge provided soap during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered mashed potatoes inside the walk-in cooler. *The person in charge covered the mashed potatoes with a lid during the inspection.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: The person in charge did not know the names of the five foodborne illnesses required by the Department. *The inspector reviewed the five foodborne illness-causing organisms to the person in charge. *By the end of the inspection, the person in charge was able to name the five foodborne illness-causing organisms.

46.102

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Accumulated residue, food debris, and debris on floor perimeters in the prep, warewash, and storage areas. For example, behind the warewash machine and under prep sink. -Residue on walls and other surfaces in the warewash and prep areas.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with an accumulation of grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures was not calibrated and/or functioning properly in one of the under-counter refrigerators. New Violation.

46.562

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

Inspector notes: Clean bowls observed not being stored in a manner to allow air drying. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Accumulated residue, grease, and food debris on floor perimeters throughout the facility. -Brown residue on hand sink surfaces.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from the handwash sink's faucet in one of the food prep areas. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed static dust on second floor toilet room ceiling vent covers.

46.981(b)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dig Upenn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dig Upenn on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dig Upenn?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dig Upenn.

Has Dig Upenn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dig Upenn have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dig Upenn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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