Brewery Ars

1927 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Brewery Ars has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Dec 18, 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.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Brewery Ars is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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: -Floor observed in need of cleaning in walk-in cooler. -Accumulation of dust observed on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom, dustpan and mop observed on the floor and not properly elevated. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler and the retail area. New Violation.

46.321

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Floor observed in need of cleaning in walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed under/behind/around equipment throughout facility to remove cobwebs and dust. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vent inside walk-in cooler and toilet room was observed with accumulation of static dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brewery Ars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brewery Ars on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brewery Ars?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brewery Ars.

Has Brewery Ars' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brewery Ars have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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