Celtic Cross Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Celtic Cross Tavern, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “certification by accredited program” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Expired whole milk in the cold prep unit. (Exp. March 6) -Expired food in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.441(5)(6)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. **Person in charge arrived 15minutes into the inspection.
46.103
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Not in use walk-in refrigerator, other defective units - Non-NSF drying rack and drying table in the ware wash/food prep area. - 2 walk-in units not in service - 1 domestic microwave
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Floor surface of walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: slow draining hand sink in the handwas sinks New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Walk-in units condensation water observed leaking in a bucket in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.863
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Kitchen observed to not have sufficient lighting in the cooking station under the hood New Violation.
46.943
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Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area and
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. **Person in charge arrived 20 minutes into the inspection. ServSafe was observed
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The Produce Slicer had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Kitchen observed to not have sufficient lighting
46.943
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Not in use walk-in refrigerator, other defective units and unused glassware in the rear basement storage area. - Non-NSF drying rack and drying table in the ware wash/food prep area. - 2 walk-in units not in service - 1 domestic microwave
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Condensation observed at the bottom of cold prep unit -Food debris at bottom surface of cold prep refrigerator in the food prep area. -Ice accumulated in the chest freezer -Floor surface of walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris on floor surface under appliances and food prep table in the basement food prep area and also bar area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered foods in the food prep area. **Person in charge threw away the food because it was left overnight.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. *8
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken, beef and sauces potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cold prep unit and the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around bar area. The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
46.711(a)
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. **Person in charge arrived during the inspection. ServSafe Was present. Application for Food safety cert was sent via email.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food prep sink was not observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Condensation observed at the bottom of "beer" reach-in refrigerator in the bar area. -Food debris at bottom surface of cold prep refrigerator in the food prep area. -Ice accumulated in the chest freezer -Floor surface of walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Pipes and utility lines were not properly sealed in the basement prep and storage area. -Wall and ceiling repair needed in basement during inspection. -Missing ceiling tiles, exposed raw wood ceiling panels in some areas of the basement. -Cracked flooring tiles in the basement food prep area. -Loose ceiling tiles in the bar area. -Damage base coving held by duct tape in the basement area. -Unsealed cracks on wooden basement stairway steps. -Small hole in ceiling tile in the food prep basement area. New Violation.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Celtic Cross Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Celtic Cross Tavern on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Celtic Cross Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Celtic Cross Tavern.
Has Celtic Cross Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Celtic Cross Tavern have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Celtic Cross Tavern 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 Celtic Cross Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Celtic Cross Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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