Choi's Beer Shop

1642 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Choi's Beer Shop. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrective action was taken and soap was provided.

46.981(h)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Soda crates used for elevation are not NSF/ANSI approved. -Duct tape observed on microwave handle is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice and debris observed on interior of chest freezer. -Debris observed on floor of walk-in cooler. -Debris observed inside cabinets. Debris and old mice droppings observed on window sill. Clean and sanitize where needed. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and old mice droppings observed on floor under/behind soda crates. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Person in charge took corrective action and removed glue trap behind microwave.

46.922(c)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: -Soda crates used for elevation are not NSF/ANSI approved. -Duct observed on microwave handle is not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Accumulation of ice observed on interior of chest freezer. -Debris observed on floor of walk-in cooler. -Dust observed inside cabinets. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Idle mop stored in bucket and not elevated to facilitate air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Choi's Beer Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Choi's Beer Shop on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Choi's Beer Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Choi's Beer Shop.

Has Choi's Beer Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Choi's Beer Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Choi's Beer Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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