Beer King

1 S 43Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Beer King stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1. Observed a reach-in refrigerator being used as dry storage. 2. Observed an ice machine in the basement; not in use. 3. Domestic electric kettle and rice cooker. 4. Fryer is not in use; observed it covered with plastic. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky faucet at the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along the basement floor perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee medicines and personal hygiene products stored in the food prep area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. -Observed employee medicines stored on the spice rack. Items relocated.
46.1027
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1. Observed a reach-in refrigerator being used as dry storage. 2. Observed an ice machine in the basement; not in use. 3. Domestic electric kettle. 4. Fryer is not in use; observed it covered with plastic. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dusty tables and chairs observed in the seating area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed porous ceiling tiles observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
70
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1. Observed a reach-in refrigerator being used as dry storage. 2. Observed an ice machine in the basement; not in use. 3. Domestic electric kettle. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Some debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Some debris on floor perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light is out inside the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beer King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beer King on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beer King?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beer King.

Has Beer King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beer King have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beer King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beer King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beer King is inspected roughly once per year on average.