Val's Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
33
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Val's Restaurant. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 16 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “single-use & single-service articles” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Val's Restaurant's 33 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Raw pork and raw chicken observed stored above ready-to-eat croissants in the walk-in cooler in the basement area. -Raw beef burgers observed stored above ready-to-eat sauces in the cold prep refrigerator. ** Advised to promote food organization to prevent contamination of raw food products.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Basin of the handwashing sink in the prep area observed not clean to sight. ** Advised to clean the basin of the sink. New Violation.
46.981(h)
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. -Philadelphia Food Safety Certified Person was not present at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Certified person became present.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. ** Advised to add more tablets to correct the sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delay of hot water production observed at the handwashing sink in the bar area. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Handwashing sink in the bar area observed slow draining. -Faucet at the pre rinse sink observed loose instead of securely mounted to the sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Debris and residue observed on the floor in the men's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Leaves and debris observed on the ground beside the trash storage area.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans stored on the floor instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Gap observed in the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood in the prep area. New Violation.
46.614
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
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: -Straws stored on the bar observed without a sneeze guard or covering to prevent patron contamination when they sit at the bar. -Single service articles (food containers) observed stored in the bar area un-inverted instead of inverted or covered to prevent contamination.
46.774
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Dishes (plates) observed stored on drying racks un-inverted instead of inverted or covered to prevent contamination.
46.774
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the prep and coffee areas. ** Advised to continue with pest management services and conduct regular cleaning in the food facility.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Standing water observed on the interior bottom of the cold prep refrigerator in the prep area. -Residue and grime observed at the catch basin beneath the three basin sink. -Grease accumulation observed on the exterior of the grease trap. -Static dust observed on the fan above the mini mechanical ventilation hood. -Residue observed on the shelves in the bar area.
46.711(b)(c)
33
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Drip from the interior rear of the cold prep refrigerator observed dripping directly onto the prepared and uncovered cheesesteak eggs rolls. Corrective Action: The cheesesteak egg rolls were discarded.
46.201
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the bar area observed not accessible at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: The sink became accessible.
46.825(a)
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. ** Sample signage was distributed, advised to post the signage. New Violation.
46.423
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Cold prep refrigerator is unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Ambient Air (top): 68.5, Ambient Air (bottom): 57.5, Tomatoes: 53.8, Cream Cheese: 66.0, Cheese: 64.2 ** Advised to get the unit serviced and to relocate it in the prep area. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Cartons of raw shell eggs observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the cold prep refrigerator. -Uncovered foods (chicken, vegetables, and cheesesteak egg rolls) observed in the cold prep refrigerator. ** Advised to provide coverings and protections for all food present in the facility and to promote raw food organization separation to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the back bin. ** Advised to drain the ice and to wash, rinse, and sanitize the entirety of the ice machine. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the bar and dining area are not protected or shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) insect (large flies) activity observed in the prep, basement, and trash storage areas. -Large fly activity observed at the exterior waste storage area. ** Advised to obtain pest management services. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop at the ice machine in the basement observed not protected from the potentially overhead contamination of the unfinished ceiling in the basement. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Drying dishes observed stored on racks un-inverted instead of inverted to promote air drying. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Straws stored on the bar observed without a sneeze guard or covering to prevent patron contamination when they sit at the bar. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Two legs of the pre rinse sink observed damaged and replaced with wood. -Non NSF/ANSI certified chest freezers observed in the basement area. -Rust, grime accumulation and damaged exterior observed at the reach-in refrigerators in the bar area. -Damaged rubber gaskets observed on the interior door of the cold prep refrigerator. -Cold prep refrigerator is unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Standing water observed on the interior bottom of the reach-in freezer. -Residue and grime observed at the catch basin beneath the three basin sink. -Dead roach observed on the floor inside the food walk-in cooler. -Grease accumulation observed on the exterior of the grease trap. -Drip accumulation observed on the interior rear of the cold prep refrigerator. -Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: *on bait boxes beneath the two basin sink. *on a piece of paper on a shelf in the basement. *on the edge of the not in use ice crusher. *on the ledge of the not in use dishwasher. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Fly activity observed in the exterior trash storage space. -Bags of trash and empty oil containers observed on top of the lids of the trash cans and on the ground surrounding the space. -Odor observed in the trash storage space. -Trash receptacles without lids observed in the trash storage area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans stored on the floor instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Val's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Val's Restaurant on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Val's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “single-use & single-service articles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Val's Restaurant.
Has Val's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Val's Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Val's Restaurant 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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