Barkley’s BBQ in North Philadelphia was inspected by the Department of Public Health on July 24. Inspectors flagged multiple violations at the popular barbecue joint. Cleanliness concerns and general upkeep violations were among the issues reported. Rodent droppings were also found, prompting an urgent need for corrective measures.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on July 24 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- The Philadelphia Department of Health cited Barkley’s BBQ for health code violations.
- The restaurant was deemed out of compliance with city health regulations.
- A follow-up inspection will be scheduled once corrective actions are completed.
Barkley’s BBQ
- Where: 2017 N 29th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- When: July 24, 2025 (12:50 PM to 01:25 PM)
A number of violations were reported by the health inspectors visiting Barkley’s BBQ on July 24. Inspectors found the reach-in refrigerator missing a required thermometer. The rear food prep area revealed potential rodent presence.
Inspectors noted rodent droppings on top of the covered refuse bin. The facility was also using unapproved food preparation equipment. Inspectors directed the business to remove unapproved grills and a smoker…