Fallin Off the Bone 3

2347 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Fallin Off the Bone 3 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Proper date marking & disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (banana pudding, chicken salad), prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
46.385(c)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Defective walk-in cooler observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Dripping water observed on the faucet of the handwash sink in warewash area.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the kitchen and the storage.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate/no lighting observed in rear basement area.
46.943
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Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the warewash and the bathroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action
46.823(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (juices, chicken salad), prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection. Application was emailed to the
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A lidded trash can was not observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed behind the food equipment due to dust, food debris, and grease accumulation. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate/no lighting observed in the basement area.
46.943
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the kitchen. (Employees use only)
46.673
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Dripping water observed on the faucet of the handwash sink in warewash area.
46.823(c)-(e)
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (juices), prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the warewash and the bathroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action New Violation.
46.823(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF ANSI microwave observed in the kitchen. (Employees use only) New Violation.
46.673
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A leak was observed under the three compartment sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles observed in rear storage. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate/no lighting observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fallin Off the Bone 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fallin Off the Bone 3 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fallin Off the Bone 3?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fallin Off the Bone 3.

Has Fallin Off the Bone 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fallin Off the Bone 3 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fallin Off the Bone 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.