Knock
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
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Score
Knock has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Knock on the weaker side.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut fruit observed on the bar was held at 52 and 60 degrees degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *Person in charge placed ice under cut fruit t the time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Person in charge put an ticket into Termac during the time of inspection. Three basin sink is available to wash dish until repaired.
46.674(d)(e)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The rubber gasket on the under-counter refrigerator and prep refrigerators were torn/in poor repair. -The handles on the cold prep refrigerators observed missing 2/3. -Vents on the ceiling were not properly adhered to the ceiling. -Broken or missing door observed under the counter behind the bar. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. -A debris buildup observed on the dishwasher racks. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation was observed throughout the facility on the ceiling vents and tiles. -Lower shelves in the food prep area observed needing to be cleaned. -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guard observed in the reach in refrigerator New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Water stained and marred ceiling tiles observed in the 3 restrooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans were observed being stored on the floor between uses; not hung on a utility rack as required. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Light observed out in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. -Containers in the reach ins observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents New Violation.
46.282
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Knock last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Knock on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Knock 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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