Ly Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
70
Score
Public records show three inspections at Ly Bakery stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters at the front cashier/prep, rear storage, and the basement storage areas. Mouse feces observed on lower shelves at the rear storage and the basement storage areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelves. Rear oven at kitchen area is elevated with bricks. Condensation hose inside reach-in refrigerator drains into a 5 gallon container.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of cooking cooking equipment in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from the drain line of the 3 compartment sink inside the kitchen. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the cashier, front prep, rear prep, rear storage, and the basement storage areas. Wall surface cleaning needed inside the front prep and kitchen areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The gas range located inside the kitchen is not properly placed under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.614
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.422
70
May 9, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters at the front cashier/prep, rear storage, and the basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelves. Rear oven at kitchen area is elevated with bricks. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Rust observed on shelf units inside the walk-in cooler. Dust and debris observed on shelf surfaces at the storage, basement storage, and prep areas. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the kitchen areas. Floor tiles are not properly sealed in the kitchen areas. New Violation.
46.921
70
May 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food safety certified person was not present initially, but arrived in a few minutes during the inspection.
46.102
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Spaces in the front door, rear door, and the rear ventilation fan screen in the wall are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unfinished wood surfaces observed on shelving at the 1st floor and the basement storage areas. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Rust observed on shelf units inside the walk-in cooler. Dust and debris observed on shelf surfaces at storage area. Debris observed on counter surfaces at the food prep areas.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Floor tiles inside the toilet room are not properly sealed. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the food preparation area. Floor tiles are not properly sealed at the food prep area.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ly Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ly Bakery on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ly Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ly Bakery.
Has Ly Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ly Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ly Bakery 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 Ly Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ly Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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