Best Beer
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
86
Score
Public records show four inspections at Best Beer stretching back to 2023. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Best Beer's latest score of 86 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Heavy ice accumulation in reach in freezers. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators. - Food debris observed in door tract of closed display case and soda refrigerator in retail area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restrooms. -Employee restroom observed in use for storage of miscellaneous inventory.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage area. Across from employee restroom. New Violation.
46.1041
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: - Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -A food employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 compartment sink rather than the designated hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink observed not cleaned to sight in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Cups of ice observed for sale in ice cream reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.211
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink observed not cleaned to sight and does not allow for proper wash, rinse & sanitizing. New Violation.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic (Instant Hot) air fryer observed in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Non NSF approved drying rack observed installed above 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.613
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed in window sill. - Heavy ice accumulation in reach in freezers. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators. - Heavy accumulation of food debris observed in door tract of closed display case and soda refrigerator in retail area. - Dust accumulation observed on kick plates of soda refrigerator. -Debris and dust observed on floor surface of walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from pipes under hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom. -Debris and mouse droppings observed behind toilet in customer restroom. -Employee restroom observed in use for storage of miscellaneous inventory. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed on floor surface on the side of closed display case and near window sill. -Debris and dust observed along floor perimeter in kitchen area. -Miscellaneous clutter observed stored under 3 compartment sink - Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in retail area under chip rack. - Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in prep area. - Debris on wall surface in prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Front hood vents have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (Mouse droppings) activity observed in the window and restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bags of bread observed stored on floor surface of walk-in cooler. * The person in charge elevated bread on to a shelf.
46.321
32
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices (probe thermometer ) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food observed uncovered in closed display case. * The person in charge covered food.
46.341
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: - Heavy ice accumulation in reach in freezers. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators. - Food debris observed in door tract of closed display case. - Dust accumulation observed on kick plates of soda refrigerator. -Dust accumulation observed on fire suppression. -Dust accumulation observed on kick plates of reach-in refrigerator. -Debris and dust observed on floor surface of walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in retail area under chip rack. - Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in prep area. - Debris on wall surface in prep area. New Violation.
46.921
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Sauces observed stored on floor surfaces in prep area. *The person in charge properly stored and elevated sauces. New Violation.
46.341
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Water observed accumulating inside under counter refrigerator unit. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Heavy ice accumulation in reach in freezer. - Dust accumulation on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators. -Dust accumulation observed on kick plates of reach-in refrigerator. -Water accumulation on bottom surface of under counter refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in retail area. -Dust and debris observed on flooring surface in prep area. - dust & debris on floor surface in outdoor storage area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Beer on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Beer?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Beer.
Has Best Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Beer have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Beer 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 Best Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Beer is inspected around two times per year on average.
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