Brian's Sports Bar
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Brian's Sports Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed opened rodent baits including powder form (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeters of food prep & customer seating areas (behind game machies, chest freezer & reach-in refrigeration unit). * Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Sponge and a stainless steel container with wipping cloths observed inside the food prep area handwash sink. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Facility food safety certified person not present during inspection, he arrived after the inspection on 8-29-2025 New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored inside a stainless steel container with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. New Violation.
46.731
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris, grime and dust accumulation present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler. -Corrosion on basement area walk-in cooler flooring. -Mouse droppings and debris on platform being used of elevation of chest freezer in food prep area. -Static dust on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. -Pooled water inside bar area chest refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Filter for the ice machine's water inlet line is not labeled with service date. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Rough surfaced cement floor around the urinal in men's restroom area. -Static dust accumulation on vention fan cover inside the women;s restroom area. -Debris on bottom shelving in handwash sink's cabinet inside the female restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Clutter in rear food prep / storage area and throughout basement area. -Mouse droppings, powder form rodenticles and debris present along floor perimeter of the bar, customer seating and food prep areas. -Static dust and grease on bar and customer seating area ceilings -Mud, pooled water, debris observed in general floor perimeter of the basement area. -Smoke-stained ceiling throughout bar and customer seating areas. -Debris on steps leading into the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Inadequate lighting was observed in the bar area and food preparation area. -Some light bulbs rear customer seating area observed not operational during inspection. -Dimed lighting inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Facility 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 inside the basement area walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on top of bar area draft / tap beer refrigeration unit and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF/ ANSI approved equipment: 1 Microwave oven (Panasonic) and 1 Chest freezer (Kenmore) present in the facility. -Observed a cracked glass cover over the light bulb inside basement area walk-in cooler -Gaps in walk-in cooler ceiling. New Violation.
46.671
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Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge provided and posted handwash reminder sign at handwash sink inside the men's restroom area prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person not present at start of inspection, she arrived prior to completion of inspection.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around food preparation area. Corrective action : Person in charge turned off the ice machine, thoroughly cleaned interior of the ice machine bin prior to completion of inspection.
46.712
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on top of barea area draft / tap beer refrigeration unit and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF/ ANSI approved equipment: 1 Microwave oven (Panasonic), 1 toaster oven (Cuisinart) and 1 Chest freezer (Kenmore) present in the facility. -Observed a cracked glass cover over the light bulb inside basement area walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris, grime and dust accumulation present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler. -Corrosion on basement area walk-in cooler flooring. -Static dust on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Filter for the ice machine's water inlet line is not labeled with service date. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Rough surfaced cement floor around the urinal in men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Inadequate lighting was observed in the bar area and food preparation area. -Some light bulbs rear customer seating area observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.943
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around basement food prep / storage area. Corrective action : A food employee dumped all ice from the ice machine bin, thoroughly cleaned the interior of the ice machine prior to completion of inspection.
46.711(a)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Static dust on mem's restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Rough surfaced cement floor around the urinal in men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling ventilation cover in rear customer seating area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF/ ANSI approved equipment present in the facility: 1 Microwave oven (Panasonic) and 1 Domestic Chest freezer marked "employees" -Exterior & interior surface of bar area cold-hold unit's lids are cracked and/or repaired with materials (paper & duct-taped) unapproved for food equipment. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and dust accumulation present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler. -Corrosion on basement area walk-in cooler flooring New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Filter for the ice machine's water inlet line is not labeled with service date. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brian's Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brian's Sports Bar on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brian's Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brian's Sports Bar.
Has Brian's Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brian's Sports Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brian's Sports Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brian's Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brian's Sports Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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