Blue Grass Beverage

2417 Welsh Rd #9, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Blue Grass Beverage, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Blue Grass Beverage squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Raw wood being used as shelving throughout the facility (retail, storage, and walk-in cooler areas) was not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the fanguards, ceiling, and pipes inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet room doors are observed not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Recycled boxes observed on floor surfaces in the rear stoarge area. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Packing debriss observed on the floor in the rear storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - No light observed in three reach-in refrigerators units/retail area.
46.943
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Carpet torn or patched with tape throughout the facility. -Ceiling tiles with gaps and water stains
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 5 Reach in refrigerators observed with lights being out New Violation.
46.943
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded trash bin observed in toilet rooms for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins.
46.882(b)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in all equipment.
46.632
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood being used as shelving throughout the retail and storage areas was not smooth and easily cleanable.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the fanguards in the walk-in cooler.
46.714
74
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in all equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable reach-in refrigerator was observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the fanguards in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lidded trash bin observed in toilet rooms for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Stained, broken, and ill fitted ceiling tiles observed throughout. Carpet observed torn or patched with tape throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Grass Beverage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Grass Beverage on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Grass Beverage?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Grass Beverage.

Has Blue Grass Beverage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Grass Beverage have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Grass Beverage 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 Blue Grass Beverage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Grass Beverage is inspected roughly once per year on average.