Lid's Lounge
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
64
Score
The inspection history at Lid's Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Lid's Lounge's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Lidded trashcan not present in the womens restrooms for female sanitary products.
46.882(b)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash stored on the ground instead of stored securely inside a waste handling unit.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Clutter, trash, and debris observed in the closet where the water heater is stored. -Excessive standing water, trash, and debris observed on the floor in the basement area. -Debris observed on the floor behind the first floor bar.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation is not operable in the bathroom areas. New Violation.
46.944
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Front door of the facility does not properly close or seal. -Front door observed propped open at the time of the inspection. -Cellar door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on the shelves in the reach-in refrigerators in the bar area. -One side of the three basin sink in the bar area is elevated with a milk crate.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC & chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and standing water observed on the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the bar area. -Dust observed on the shelves where bottles of liquor are stored.
46.711(b)(c)
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Handwashing at the bar area not operable at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Soap, paper towels, and handwashing reminder signage not present at the handwashing sinks in the bathrooms. -Hot and cold water are not present at the handwashing sink in the bar area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Fresh fruits are present in the premade juice cocktail mixtures without a food prep sink present to properly wash the fruits. New Violation.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. Corrective Action: Application for the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was emailed.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Facility is not actively washing, rinsing, and sanitizing multi-use food contact surfaces including plastic juice containers with pouring spout, cutting board, knife, and liquor spouts. New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door of the facility does not properly close or seal. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Liquor and alcohol observed stored on the floor in the stairs area instead of elevated at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Observed moist wiping clothes stored in a bucket without sanitizer present. New Violation.
46.304
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Fresh fruits are present in the premade juice cocktail mixtures without a food prep sink present to properly wash the fruits. New Violation.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on the shelves in the reach-in refrigerators in the bar area. 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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the interior of the reach-in refrigerators in the bar area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: PIC shut off the water at the handwashing sink in the bar area due to the damaged drainage pipe. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No access to basement area to check for the backflow preventer. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Second floor bathroom observed soiled. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash stored on the ground instead of stored securely inside a waste handling unit. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Clutter, trash, and debris observed in the closet where the water heater is stored. -Beer bottle caps observed on the floor in the bar area. -Not in use chest freezer present in the pool table area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the first floor bar area dimly lit. New Violation.
46.943
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)
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lid's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lid's Lounge on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lid's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lid's Lounge.
Has Lid's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lid's Lounge have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lid's Lounge 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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