Beer Harbor II

5450 Large St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Beer Harbor II has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited three times.

Beer Harbor II's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils observed inside handwash sinks in front food service and food prep areas. Corrective action : Person in charge removed all dishes and utensils from handwash sinks in front food service and food prep areas during inspection.
46.825(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Raw wood surfaced planks being used for elevation of chest freezer in storage area. -Tin cans being used for elevation / support of storage shelving in the food prep area New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. -Food debris and ice-build present inside chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from basement area hot water heater tank to floor, tubing not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection. New Violation.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Cardboard boxes stored on food prep area floor. -Grease and debris on floor perimeter of food prep area (between /under cooking equipment). -Dust and debris accumulation present along floor perimeter of the basement area (under shelvings, underneath / between pallets & platforms). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -One of the lights under kitchen exhaust hood system observed not operating properly during inspection. -Inadequate lighting inside the walk-in cooler; Observed dim light bulb inside the walk-in cooler. *At least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged candies displayed in front service area area not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear storage areas and inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on service counter(next to slushy machine) and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
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Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: One chest refrigeration unit in bar area observed not operational and being used for storage.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry inside the customer restroom area.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting inside the walk-in cooler; Observed dim light bulb inside the walk-in cooler. *At least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. New Violation.
46.943
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed inside the handwash sinks in front food service and food prep areas. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue, dishes and utensils from the handwash sinks in front foodservice and food prep areas during inspection.
46.825(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged candies displayed in front service /cashier's area were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of food prep area (underneath / between shelvings). New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages and cases of other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in cooler,basement steps, rear food prep, hallway storage area and under front service counter. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment: 1 domestic rice cooker and 1 Air fryer (Cosori) present in the kitchen food prep area. -One chest refrigeration unit in bar area observed not operational and being used for storage. -One of the fan guards not present inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation present on filters under kitchen exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low hot and cold water pressure observed from handwash sink inside the customer restroom area during inspection. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry inside the customer restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue and utensils observed inside the handwash sinks in kitchen food prep and front food prep / service areas. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue and utensils observed handwash sinks in kitchen food prep and front food prep / service areas prior to completion of inspection.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered cups with ice cream and water ice in chest freezers. Corrective action : Person in charge removed and discarded the uncovered cups of ice cream and water ice during inspection.
46.281
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged candies displayed in front service /cashier's area were not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages and cases of other food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in cooler, rear food prep, hallway storage area and under front service counter. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloth observed lying on handwash sink in front food prep /service area, and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment: 1 domestic rice cooker and 1 Air fryer (Cosori) present in the kitchen food prep area. -One chest refrigeration unit in bar area. not operational and being used for storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed in reach in ice cream freezer. - Dust accumulation observed on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation on ventilation fan cover inside the employee restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter inside the restroom area (behind the toilet commode). New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in front food service area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beer Harbor II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beer Harbor II on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beer Harbor II?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beer Harbor II.

Has Beer Harbor II's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beer Harbor II have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Beer Harbor II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beer Harbor II is inspected around two times per year on average.