Fado Pub

1500 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Fado Pub has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not present in handwash sink located in warewash area. Corrective action was taken and employee turned on water from underneath.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around baffle plate. Corrective action was taken and ice was burned, and surfaces washeed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Under counter drawer refrigerator observed does not close properly. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of dust observed in vent covers. -Residue observed on wire shelving in walk0-in cooler. -Food residue and grease observe on sides of preparation unit by fryer. -Grimes on legs of food equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of two soap dispenser lids were observed missing in women's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on ceiling in food preparation area and warewash/preparation area. -Debris observed on floor surfaces in storage rooms and floor-wall junctures, under equipment in preparation areas. -Pooled water observed on floor in beer walk-in cooler. -Debris observed on floor behind/under bar equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One of two lights were observed inoperable during time of inspection. New Violation.
46.943
61
May 28, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Inoperable cold hold unit observed in preparation area used for storage. -Observed missing door handle for both walk-in coolers. -Splash guard is not fully fixed by food preparation area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mold observed on ceiling of walk-in cooler.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on ceiling in food preparation area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fado Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fado Pub on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fado Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fado Pub.

Has Fado Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fado Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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