Keebooms
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
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Score
Keebooms has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insect control devices located in the food prep and warewash areas with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. *Corrective action was taken, person in charge unplugged and removed the insect control devices at time of inspection.
46.922(c)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior surface of microwave not clean to sight and/or touch. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed at ice dispensing machine located in the food prep area. *Violation Code Reference: (b) Location of backflow prevention device. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. (c) Location of conditioning device. A water filter, screen and other water-conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning New Violation.
46.824(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations wee noted: -Unsealed/uncaulked gaps along the perimeter of the stainless steel floor base covings throughout the walk-in cooler. -Missing ceiling tiles above the handwash sink in the food prep area and in the utility/mop room. New Violation.
46.901
78
Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front food preparation area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the warewashing area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels and handwash reminder sign at handwash sinks in front food prep area and inside warewashing area prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 11-6-2024. *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.
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Paper towel,tissue papers and debris on floor inside the customer restroom area New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed wall-mounted garbage grinder handwash sink in the warewashing area; * Garbage grinder should be installed under a deep, free standing, four-legged handwash sink. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -ice-build and debris present inside the walk-in freezer. -Spillage on floor towards the walk-in freezer door. -Food and other debris present on bottom shelving inside the reach-in freezer.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Grate cover not present over indirect floor drain for walk-in cooler /walk-in freezer condensate lines.
46.825(b)-(e)
61
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. New Violation.
46.132
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: A wrapped of cheese steak observed uncovered inside the reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Raw chicken in prep area was held at 65 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The food facility does not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Warewash (3-compartment) sink not clean to sight; Food and other debris observed inside all bays of the 3-compartment sink during inspection. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person not present at start of inspection, he arrived prior to completion of inspection.
46.102
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device (glue strips soiled with flies) located in ceiling of warewashing, storage and prep areas with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink's faucet, warewash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoopers stored in a container of water measured at 82 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water. -Ice scooper inside ice machine bin observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard linings over storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer (QAC) test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust and grease accumulation present on filters underneath the kitchen exhaust hood system New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sink's faucets in restroom and food prep areas. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Hot water not available at food prep sink; Hot water handle not operational during inspection. -Water leaking from underneath the watermain backflow prevention device inside utility closet. -Slow waste water leaking from underneath the warewash sink's waste drain line. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of the ceiling mounter light-emitting diode (LED) inside staff restroom area observed not operational during inspection New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Empty boxed oil containers,bag of trash and other debris present on rear outdoor refuse ground. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keebooms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keebooms on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keebooms?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Keebooms.
Has Keebooms' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Keebooms have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Keebooms means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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