Bg Cold Beer

1559 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bg Cold Beer has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. 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 four violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Bg Cold Beer's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard linings over pallet being used for elevation / storage of beverages in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust on ventilation fan cover inside the women's restroom area New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: A bag of trash not stored in lidded container in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris present along floor perimeter in rear storage area (around the hot water heater tank). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood panel covering mop sink and case of prepackage alcoholic stored on top of wood panel and next to mop sink in utility area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A Non-ANSI / NSF approved chest freezer in rear storage area.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay at handwash sink. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Unsealed gap along perimeter of handwash sink in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
82
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged candies displayed on shelvings in cashier / food service are 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: Observed gap under facility's rear side exit door, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A Non-ANSI / NSF approved chest freezer in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed debris along floor perimeter inside the men's restroom area (between handwash sink's cabinetry and wall). -Static dust and spider web on ventilation fan cover inside the men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
82
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Facility's front main entrance door propped open without protective screens, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the storage areas and inside front service area reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A Non-ANSI / NSF approved chest freezer in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler (underneath storage platforms and pallets). New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed men restroom area toilet commode not clean to sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Cardboard boxes stored in rear storage area, and between chest freezer and the wall -Cardboard box used as floor mat at entrance into the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bg Cold Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bg Cold Beer on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bg Cold Beer?

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

Has Bg Cold Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bg Cold Beer have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bg Cold 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 Bg Cold Beer inspected?

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