Franklin's
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2025
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Score
The inspection history at Franklin's is still short, with only one visit logged. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 27, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Franklin's 50 doesn't quite reach.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area and Men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.825(a)
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 was properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection. - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. *Slicer was taken apart and properly cleaned and sanitized.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *The person in charge showed up during inspection with a serve safe certificate and not with a city of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application sent via email. New Violation.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in refrigerator and under counter refrigerator. -Dust accumulation on reach-in refrigerator vent. -Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. -Debris on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. -Water accumulation on floor surface of walk-in cooler. -Debris, trash and dust in defective walk-in freezer. -Food debris and spillage on bottom surface on under counter refrigerator in 2nd bar area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from ceiling pipes in basement. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 1 broken urinal observed in men's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Hole observed in kitchen entry door. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under equipment in kitchen area. -Dust and debris observed along basement steps. -Cracked/damaged floor tiles observed in 2nd bar area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee personal items (sneakers) observed stored in prep area. *Shoes were removed. New Violation.
46.963
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Large flies) observed in the kitchen/prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards stored on bottom surface of prep table observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. *The person in charge discarded cutting boards.
46.672
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Franklin's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Franklin's on file is from Sep 27, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Franklin's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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