7 Star Lounge

2643 W Sergeant St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at 7 Star Lounge, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the interior of the under counter cold holding unit in the bar area. -Standing liquid and odor observed on the interior of the not in use reach-in freezer. -Odor observed on the interior of the reach-in refrigerator. -Grease observed on the side of the deep fryer. -Grease, grime, and residue accumulations on the ledges, outlets, and electrical boxes in the prep area. -Grease and debris observed on the interior cabinet beneath the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed a leg of the handwashing sink in the prep area damaged. -Handwashing sink in the bar observed slow draining.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor in the bathrooms.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Soiled oil / grease waste observed on the ground beside the oil drums in the exterior trash storage area.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Trash and debris accumulation observed on the floor between the wall and reach-in refrigerator. -Floor mats in the bar area observed sticky. -Debris and grime observed between the peeling flooring and back wall in the bar area. -Debris and trash observed on the floor in the utility closet.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Burnt out light observed at the mechanical ventilation hood.
46.943
70
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Date markings are not present on potentially hazardous prepared foods and commercially opened foods (bulk sauces and a block of cheese) present in the reach-in refrigerator. ** Advised to provide date markings.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed a cut onion stored on a piece of cardboard on the lower part of a prep table in the prep area surrounded by mouse droppings. ** Advised to discard the onion and clean the space. New Violation.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered prepared food items observed stored inside the reach-in refrigerator. ** Advised to provide coverings for all foods stored inside the reach-in refrigerator.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Working bottle of bleu cheese dressing observed stored on the counter in the bar area at room temperature (56.4 degrees F) instead of at least 41 degrees F and below. ** Advised to discard the dressing. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Soap and paper towels not present at the handwashing sinks in the prep and bar areas. -Hot water of at least 100 degrees F was not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Highest temperature measured at 93.9 degrees F. ** Advised to provide all necessary handwashing amenities at the handwashing sinks including hot water of at least 100 degrees F, soap and paper towels.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dirty containers, soiled rags, and mouse droppings observed in the basin of the food prep sink in the prep area and is not clean to sight or touch. ** Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize the basin of the food prep sink.
46.711(a)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor in the bathrooms.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Soiled oil / grease waste observed on the ground beside the oil drums in the exterior trash storage area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed stored on the floor instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Burnt out light observed at the mechanical ventilation hood. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep, bar, and storage areas. ** Advised to obtain pest management services.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Case of water observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the bar area. New Violation.
46.321
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: -Residue observed on the interior of the under counter cold holding unit in the bar area. -Standing liquid and odor observed on the interior of the not in use reach-in freezer. -Odor observed on the interior of the reach-in refrigerator. -Grease accumulation observed on the side of the deep fryer. -Grease, grime, and residue accumulations on the electrical boxes in the prep area. -Grease and debris observed on the interior cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -Dust accumulation observed on the fan in the women's restroom. Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: -on the ledge behind the handwashing sink in the prep area. -inside the basin of the food prep sink. -on the lower portion of the prep tables in the prep area. -on the interior cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -on the black shelves in the bar area.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water of at least 100 degrees F was not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Highest temperature measured at 93.9 degrees F. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed a leg of the handwashing sink in the prep area damaged. -Handwashing sink in the bar observed slow draining.
46.825(b)-(e)
26
Jun 2, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Push doors of the ice box observed damaged and not in good repair.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the interior of the under counter cold holding unit in the bar area. -Standing liquid and odor observed on the interior of the not in use reach-in unit. -Odor observed on the interior of the reach-in refrigerator. -Grease accumulation observed on the side of the deep fryer. -Observed grease accumulation and debris on the electrical box beside the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delay of hot water production at the handwashing sinks in the prep and bar areas.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed a leg of the handwashing sink in the prep area damaged. -Handwashing sink in the mens bathroom observed slow draining.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor in the bathrooms.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Not in use reach-in freezer observed in the space between the prep area and the bar. -Debris observed on the floor in the bar area. -Debris observed on the floor behind the hot prep line. -Observed grease on the floor beside the grease trap. -Observed debris on the floor between the reach-in refrigerator and the wall.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation hood is not able to adequately pull excessive vapors and smoke from the cooking equipment. Right filters at the mechanical ventilation hood not operational as it was pulling 0 FPM.
46.614
67
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed a food employee bring in a delivery from a car, enter the facility and prepare foods without washing their hands. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Food prep sink in the prep area observed soiled and obstructed by pans at the time of the inspection. Chicken wings were actively being cooked in the deep fryer at the time of the inspection. ** Raw chicken should be properly washed prior to preparation in a food prep sink that is being washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. New Violation.
46.301
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed repackaged containers of ranch stored in the bar area (not in a cold holding unit) stored at 68.3 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F and below. ** The ranch was discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Date markings are not present on commercially opened (cheeses), prepared foods, and repackaged sauces (dressings) in the facility. ** Advised to provide date markings for all foods prepared in the facility.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Facility is not actively washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact surfaces in between usage because the three basin sink and food prep sink were overflowing with soiled containers and not being washed. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Person in Charge did not properly execute their duties as the Food Safety Certified person. -did not ensure all handwashing sinks are supplied with essential amenities (soap, paper towels, and hot water) at all times while the facility is preparing foods. -did not ensure that sanitizer is being used on food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.102
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side window in the prep area observed propped open. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of liquor not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the faucet of the food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice bin observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the interior of the under counter cold holding unit in the bar area. -Standing liquid and odor observed on the interior of the not in use reach-in unit. -Grease accumulation observed on the side of the deep fryer. -Ice accumulation observed on the unit inside the reach-in refrigerator. -Standing water observed on the interior bottom of the reach-in refrigerator. -Observed grease accumulation and debris on the electrical box beside the deep fryer. Mouse droppings were observed in the following locations: -on the ledge beside the food prep sink. -on the shelf beneath the microwave. -on the shelf above the food prep sink. -on the lower shelves of the prep tables.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delay of hot water production at all handwashing sinks. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a condensation line beneath the ice bin from one of the cold holding units in the bar area not properly connected to a drain. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed debris on the floor in the bathrooms. -Observed dust accumulation on the fans in the bathrooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the trashcan lid propped open. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Not in use reach-in freezer observed in the space between the prep area and the bar. -Debris observed on the floor in the bar area. -Grease and debris observed on the floor behind the hot prep line. -Observed a container of grease on the floor beneath the three basin sink. -Observed grease on the floor beside the grease trap. Mouse droppings were observed on the floor in the following locations: -in the corner of the bar on either side of the handwashing sink. -along the perimter of the wall beside the food prep sink.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Excessive smoke is present in the food facility. Mechanical ventilation hood is not able to adequately pull excessive vapors and smoke from the cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.614
20
Mar 25, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Push doors of the ice box observed damaged and not in good repair.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the interior of the under counter cold holding unit in the bar area. -Standing liquid and odor observed on the interior of the not in use reach-in unit. -Grease accumulation observed on the side of the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Basin beneath the food prep sink observed not large enough to accommodate the water flowing from the drainage pipe. ** Advised to install a larger basin at the food prep sink. PIC described intent on purchasing a larger basin.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored on the floor and inside mop buckets instead of elevated to promote air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights at the mechanical ventilation hood not operable at the time of the inspection.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7 Star Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 7 Star Lounge on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 7 Star Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 7 Star Lounge.

Has 7 Star Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 7 Star Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 7 Star Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.