Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St)
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2023, Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bathroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
46.941(a)-(e)
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
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink in the kitchen. - Backflow prevention device not observed on the main water line in the basement. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Ventilation system not observed in the bathroom. - Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. - Broken electrical outlet cover observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop and brooms were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Defective light bulbs observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.943
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Jun 30, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap & towels lack at basement handwashing sink. *PIC provided both
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Exterior openings do not prevent rodent/insect entry: Gaps observed at bottom of front & rear doors.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Installation of fixed equipment: 1. splash protection lacks between the "wash" bay of the kitchenette 3-bay sink & the adjacent handwashing sink 2. 3-bay sink & kitchenette handwashing sink are not properly sealed to the wall 3. 3-bay bar sink is wobbly and not well secured New Violation.
46.652
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An approved backflow prevention device was not observed at the water line to the Klarstein brewtank. *PIC disconnected unit
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Women's toilet room door is not self closing.
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Lidded waste container is not provided (for exterior trash storage/holding). New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floors, walls & ceilings not in good repair: ceiling & wall damage observed in basement. Small wall holes observed in basement brew area. Small ceiling holes observed in ladies room. Storage of material interferes with cleaning/inspection (basement).
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dim lighting observed in side storage room (1st fl. mop sink room).
46.943
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash reminder sign at the exterior bar hand sink.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil on shelf and legs of food prep table.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Provide test strips for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer. New Violation.
46.634
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Twenty gallon hot water heater observed in the facility. Provide minimum 40 gallon hot water heater. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Provide back flow prevention device at the main water supply. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Women's toilet room door is not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Seal kitchen hand sink & ware wash sink to the wall.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Provide additional lighting in side room by entry. New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Provide probe thermometer. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps on exterior doors and vermin proof exterior bulkhead door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
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May 26, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw fish & chicken stored above prepared food in domestic refrigerator. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.1022
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Food employee observed smoking in the "hookah bar". Permit & waiver not approved. CVN 6467652-2 issued. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash reminder sign, soap or towels available in the women's toilet room. No hand wash reminder sign or soap available in the men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. Person with course certificate not present. No City certificate available. Application issued. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils are not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized & air dried. No 3 compartment sink or sanitizer present in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.731
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the domestic refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the kitchen & bar areas. Mouse feces and flies observed in the kitchen area. Ants, fruit flies & mouse feces observed in the bar area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: No drying rack available to air dry multi use utensils. New Violation.
46.771
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil shelf liners. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Soiled aluminum foil shelf liners, counter tops, table tops. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Storage of material interferes with cleaning in the basement. Harborage conditions present. The premises of a food facility shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility. Store items to be kept on approved shelving or dunnage racks minimum 6 inches above the floor to facilitate cleaning and inspection. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights not shielded in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St)?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St).
Has Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Inhale Hookah Lounge (1901 Buckius St) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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