Philly Flame

5675 N Front St Ste 320, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Philly Flame trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the tea prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: PIC posted handwashing sign at hand washing sink at time of inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in reach in refrigerator in POS area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. Corrective action: PIC relocated medicines at time of inspection.

46.1027

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Corrective action: Sanitarian demonstrated Phila Food Code knowledge to the food safety person

46.102

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and stains observed in microwave oven in food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in mop bucket and not elevated to keep airdry when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee purse observed in rear food prep area.

46.945

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Food (beef)) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at food prep sink in stagnant water instead of running cold water.

46.383

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (Cheesecake) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts in POS area.

46.422

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing in rear food prep area.

46.672

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An unknown pipe observed draining into the hand wash sink in the employee restroom. Hand wash sinks may not be used for other purposes. *The PIC disconnected the pipe during inspection.

46.825(a)

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

Inspector notes: -2 microwaves observed are Non ANSI-NSF approved. -One walk in cooler observed used for dry storage. New Violation.

46.673

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Flame last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Flame on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Philly Flame's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Philly Flame have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Philly Flame 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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