Rotten Ralph's

201 Chestnut St 62 S. 2Nd St, Philadelphia, PA
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the bar and 2nd floor toilet room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New signs were provided, while on site.
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The base of the side door has an outer opening and this does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
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. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build-up inside chest freezers observed in the basement area. Debris observed on the floor and wall surfaces inside the walk-in coolers. Grease observed on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment inside basement kitchen. Dust and debris observed on counters at the bar. Rust on storage racks observed in the basement storage area. Dust and debris observed on shelves at the 2nd level bar.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door is not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the basement, 1st floor bar, and the 2nd level bar of the building. Peeling paint observed on wall surfaces of the basement storage areas. An accumulation of grease observed on the basement floor under the grease trap.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rotten Ralph's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rotten Ralph's on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rotten Ralph's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.