117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery

117 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “warewashing facilities”, showing up two times.

117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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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.

46.672

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor the sanitizer concentration used inside the 3 compartment sink.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on shelves and cabinets at the bar area. Interior surfaces of the unused walk-in cooler with beer tanks needs cleaning in the basement.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Inadequate hot water distribution measured at the hand washing sinks inside the individual toilet rooms, employee toilet room, and the hand washing sink at the rear basement prep area. Water must be run for several minutes before obtaining adequate temperature.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Several brooms and other maintenance tools observed on the floor of closets were not stored on designated racks.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light bulb is not shielded from breakage inside walk-in cooler.

46.922(a)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration equipment.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: A gap at the base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

46.922(e)(f)

Nov 25, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Temporary signs were created, while on site.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No one on site has submitted the Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Philadelphia Health Department. Management was emailed the application. New Violation.

46.103

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration equipment. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: A gap at the base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Household microwave ovens (2) are not NSF or ANSI approved equipment.

46.673

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

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quaternary sanitizer test strips to monitor the sanitizer concentration used inside the 3 compartment sink.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust and debris observed on shelves and cabinets at the bar area. Interior surfaces of the unused walk-in cooler with beer tanks needs cleaning in the basement.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Several brooms and other maintenance tools observed on the floor of closets were not stored on designated racks. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light bulb is missing under the under the oven hood. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery.

Has 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 117 @ Olde City Restaurant & Brewery 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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