Milkboy

536 S 4Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Milkboy stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Milkboy scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink located in the second floor bar area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.

46.941(a)-(e)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust was observed on shelves in several refrigeration units.

46.714

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted or covered in the rear food preparation area.

46.774

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: A non operational, unused ice machine was observed in the second floor area.

46.671

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. The food safety certified person later arrived.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue and pink slime was observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the upper rim. The person in charge was informed to discontinue the use of the ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.

46.712

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Flies in the rear food preparation/warewashing area. -Mouse droppings on the floor in the first floor bar storage closet, warewashing area and basement storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted or covered in the rear food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: A non operational, unused ice machine was observed in the second floor area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust was observed on shelves in several refrigeration units. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vents located in both restrooms were in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the rear food preparation area. New Violation.

46.901

Jun 21, 2024

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks Chlorine test sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the wall vents

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Bathroom sinks observed needing to be resealed to the wall. -Static accumulated dust observed on the restroom vents. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket and not properly hanging to dry when not in use.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Milkboy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Milkboy on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Milkboy?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Milkboy.

Has Milkboy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Milkboy have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Milkboy 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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