Champagne 21

21 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Champagne 21 has been inspected five times since 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified in § 46.131 (relating to cleanliness of hands and exposed portions of arms) as follows: (1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation activities such as working with exposed food, working with clean equipment and utensils, and working with unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) After using the toilet room. (4) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in § 46.153(b) (relating to animals). (5) Except as specified in § 46.151(a)(2) (relating to food contamination prevention), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking. (6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils. (7) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. (9) Before donning gloves for working with food. (10) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. *Bar area does not have a designated handwash sink. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar and toilet room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar and toilet room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: -Food safety certified person was not present during inspection. New Violation.
46.103
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Soft drinks and water stored on floor in bar area. New Violation.
46.321
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -Food facility lacks quat sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Hot water slow coming in bar and toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.805
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: -Ice wells observed directly plumbed. New Violation.
46.862
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Lidded trash receptacle not provided in toilet room for feminine hygiene products. New Violation.
46.882(b)
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer and soap stored on same shelf as alchoholic beverages at rear bar. -PIC relocated immediately
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the front bar area was blocked by sanitizer bucket and not accesible at all times for employee use. -PIC in charge relocated immediately
46.825(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Missing gaskets on small food preparation refrigerator across from grill unit -PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate storage facilities for cleaning equipment in area leading to rear outside area New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light single hood unit is not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Pooled water observed within refrigeration unit in cooking area.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outdoor storage surface under grease containers in the rear is not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and is not smooth or durable. Heavily soiled surfaces observed.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Several maintenance tools observed in basement and were not stored on utility rack while not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
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Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Flies observed in the rear near the back door and in kitchen. Small and large flies observed. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Raw wood surfaces observed under the bar counters. These surfaces are unapproved and are not smooth/ easily cleanable.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Water observed under newly installed floor in walk-in cooler.
46.711(b)(c)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensation water line on the walk in cooler observed leaking and is not tightly sealed causing a leak.
46.862
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors are not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outdoor storage surface under grease containers in the rear is not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and is not smooth or durable. Heavily soiled surfaces observed.
46.881
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Several maintenance tools observed in basement and were not stored on utility rack while not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
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Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Opened containers of garlic in oil and mayo were measured at 60 degrees F in cold prep unit.
46.385(a)(2)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers observed lacking in a majority of the refrigeration units and walkin cooler.
46.562
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the back bar/room and on the basement floor perimeter; Rat droppings. -Flies observed in the rear near the back door.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Fryer in cooking area is not fully under the ansul pipes and filters under the mechanical hood. Evidence of heat damage observed due to excess grease and the yellowing of the wall surface above. *Food was observed in fryer basket.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -The interior of the walk-in cooler observed with heavy soiled surfaces. -The interior of all refrigeration units was observed with debris/residue. -Employee observed wiping water into a container at the bottom of refrigeration unit located in kitchen due to condensation leak inside .A good amount of water was still present after wiping. -Stagnant water observed on the floors in the walk-in cooler. -Mechanical hood filters were observed with heavy grease accumulation. -The smaller mechanical hoods filters were observed charred with black residue buildup.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaks observed under handwashing sink at bar closest to kitchen and under three basin sink at bar closest to entrance. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensation water line on the walk in cooler was observed plugged and cannot properly drain.
46.862
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Excess trash and debris observed in rear trash/oil area. Trash lids do not fully close and are attracting flies. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Several maintenance tools observed cluttered near the rear exit door instead of stored onto a utility rack while not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light bulb observed under mechanical hood system and walkin cooler.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Champagne 21 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Champagne 21 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Champagne 21?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Champagne 21.

Has Champagne 21's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Champagne 21 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Champagne 21 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 Champagne 21 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Champagne 21 is inspected around two times per year on average.