Dwight's Southern BBQ

4345 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Dwight's Southern BBQ is still short, with only one visit logged. On Aug 1, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dwight's Southern BBQ dates to Aug 1, 2023.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Dwight's Southern BBQ squarely in typical territory.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2023

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Wooden butcher block is damaged and not in good repair.

46.521

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 1. A backflow prevention device was not observed on the main waterline near the water meter. 2. Facility lacks a utility sink to properly dispose wastewater.

46.823(c)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Damaged flooring observed in the toilet room.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: -Damaged dumpster lid observed on one of the dumpster receptacles - unable to provide tight fitting coverage over unit. -Observed trash bags and containers stacked up next to dumpster.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: 1. Unsealed pipe penetrations in the floor and ceilings in the food prep area. 2. Porous ceiling tiles in the food prep area - material is not smooth and easily cleanable. 3. Flooring in the food prep area is cracked and damaged. 4. Unsealed wooden base coving observed along the floor perimeter under the warewash sink.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1. Facility does not have an exhaust hood over cooking equipment (stove-oven combo and stand alone ovens). 2. Toilet room lacks adequate ventilation - exhaust fan observed not operating.

46.944

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dwight's Southern BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dwight's Southern BBQ on file is from Aug 1, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dwight's Southern BBQ 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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