Cherry Street Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Cherry Street Tavern has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cherry Street Tavern on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No trash can was located by the hand wash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: a trash can was placed at the sink.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Gunk accumulation observed on soda gun nozzle in the bar area. Corrective action: the nozzle was cleaned.
46.711(a)
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food worker observed touching bread for sandwiches with bare hands. Corrective action: the worker washed their hands and donned gloves.
46.261
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Multiple doors to the exterior were ajar at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets or hats. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on the interior of a chest fridge in the bar area. -Exposed insulation observed on the interior of the ice machine in the basement area. -Cracks observed on the interior of the ice machine door. -Non sanitation certified fridge/freezer observed in the basement area. -Basement fridge/freezer observed repaired with duct tape. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -White and black fuzz observed on the fan in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. -Residue observed on the interior of the fridge/freezer in the basement. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Uneven flooring observed in the bar and serving area. New Violation.
46.921
58
Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap observed stored on the same shelf as food in the basement area. Corrective action the soap was moved.
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No trash receptacle was located at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Corrective action: A trash receptacle was placed by the sink.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Residue observed on a soda gun in the bar area. Corrective action: the nozzle was cleaned.
46.711(a)
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: -Dust observed on hood filters in the kitchen area. -Residue observed on the bottom of the chest fridge in the bar area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged ceiling tile observed in the dining area. -Holes observed in the wall and the floor under the hand wash sink in the food prep area. -Water stains observed on ceiling in the dining area. -Gap observed between the floor and the baseboard in one corner of the dining area. -Exposed wall cavity observed between the bar and the wall in one corner the dining area. -Residue observed under the stove in the kitchen area. -Crack observed in the ceiling of the vestibule in front of the ladies room.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Gap observed under door sweep on the exit door from the 2nd dining room.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelves in the reach-in fridge in the kitchen area. -Exposed insulation observed on the interior of the ice machine in the basement area. -Cracks observed on the interior of the reach-in fridge in the basement area.
46.671
52
Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Residue observed on a soda gun in the bar area. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Gaps observed under doors in the dining area.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Damaged ceiling and flooring observed in the walk-in cooler in the basement. -Missing nobs observed on stove. -Rust observed on shelves in the reach-in fridge in the kitchen area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on the bottom interior of the cold prep unit in the sandwich area. -Dust observed on hood filters and knife rack in the kitchen area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed in a 3 bay sink in the bar area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor under the counter in the sandwich area and next to the phone booth in the dining area. -Damaged ceiling tile observed in the dining area. -Dust accumulation observed on the wall behind the telephone booth. -Damaged flooring observed in the dining area. -Holes observed in the wall and the floor under the hand wash sink in the food prep area. -Water stains observed on ceiling in the dining area. -Debris observed along the perimeter of the basement area. -Debris floor of sandwich area. -Damaged radiator grate observed in the dining area. -Gap observed between the wall and the baseboard next to the entrance to the women's toilet room. -Gap observed between the floor and the wall in the dining area. -Gap observed between the bar and the wall in the dining area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Doors to the dining areas observed propped open during the inspection. -Screen in an open window was not properly in place. -Vent from the basement to the street does not protect against the entry of rodents and insects.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fly tape observed being used over the kitchen food prep area. Corrective action: the tape was removed.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling observed in the walk-in cooler in the basement.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on the bottom interior of the cold prep unit in the sandwich area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Uneven flooring, observed in the bar area, is not smooth and easily cleanable. -Unsealed utility line observed in the vestibule in front of the women's toilet room. -Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are not in place. -Gap observed between the floor and the baseboard in the dining area.
46.921
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Residue observed in the nozzle of the soda gun. Corrective action: the soda gun was cleaned. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed under doors to the dining areas. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Bare wood shelving observed in the basement. -Bare wood pallet observed supporting reach-in fridge in the basement. -Bare wood counter supports observed in the bar area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on the bottom interior of the cold prep unit in the serving area. -Residue observed on the door of the reach-in fridge in the basement. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Uneven flooring, observed in the bar area, is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the food prep area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cherry Street Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cherry Street Tavern on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cherry Street Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cherry Street Tavern.
Has Cherry Street Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherry Street Tavern have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cherry Street 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 Cherry Street Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cherry Street Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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