Capital Beer
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
29
Score
Capital Beer, located at 2661 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified five critical and ten minor violations, including issues with physical facilities, proper eating/drinking/tobacco use, and adequate handwashing facilities. Across four recorded inspections, Capital Beer has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
29
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed an idle broom and dust pan in the food prep area and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Multiple open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Opened cans of soy sauces observed on floor in food prep area. New Violation.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Multiple uncovered foods inside walk-in cooler and uncover egg rolls observed inside reach-in cooler. These items are not protected against contamination. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee coat observed laying on dry storage food rack. New Violation.
46.1041
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Shrimp being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature in food prep sink. Food observed thawing in standing water. New Violation.
46.383
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (oil, water) was not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Beverages (beer) was observed not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the back storage area. - Buckets with soy sauce contents observed stored on floor in food prep area. - Observed frozen food items being stored in plastic bags instead of food grade zip-lock bag. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Take-out containers observed not inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed soda crates being used to elevate beverages off the floor. - Reach-in cooler in food prep area observed draining into can stored on floor. - Reach-in chest freezer lid observed off hinges when opening. - Non-commercial cooking equipment observed: Air fryer, 2 hanging wood shelves in the kitchen area, Zojirushi water boiler and Instant Pot. - Seasoning shelf in the kitchen area near the handwashing sink. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Hood observed soiled with oil accumulations. Cleaning is needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in restroom. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Small lidded trash can is needed in restroom for female sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.882(b)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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