Glick's Rib Shack

1126 Arch St Spc A11 1126-36 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Glick's Rib Shack has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometer provided & accurate”, showing up two times.

Glick's Rib Shack's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the 1st level and basement storage levels of the establishment. A live German roach observed inside the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: A milk crate is used to store potatoes, instead of approved shelving. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on shelves under warmer at the food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the hand washing sink at prep area. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: A hole observed in the wall above the 3 compartment sink. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dust. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Dec 27, 2023

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

46.632

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor at storage area. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not properly stored in sanitizing solution.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on shelves under warmer at the food prep area. Debris accumulations observed on the drying rack above the 3 compartment sink.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the hand washing sink. A defective faucet nozzle line observed at the three compartment sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on floor perimeter surfaces of prep and ware washing areas. Soil accumulations observed on wall surfaces at the food prep area.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation is not provided over the Southern Pride Smoker (1 of 2). Management has agreed not to use the smoker that is not placed under the exhaust hood.

46.944

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glick's Rib Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Glick's Rib Shack on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Glick's Rib Shack?

Across the inspection record, “thermometer provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Glick's Rib Shack.

Has Glick's Rib Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Glick's Rib Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Glick's Rib Shack 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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