City Tap House Logan Square

100 N 18Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
43
Score
High Risk

The inspection history at City Tap House Logan Square is still short, with only two visits logged. City Tap House Logan Square was last inspected on Nov 13, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

City Tap House Logan Square's latest score of 43 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dented canned items observed in rear storage area. Corrective action: Food employee segregated the dented can from use.
46.201
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prosciutto was held at 46.2 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Food employee removed the prosciutto from the cold holding unit and put it in the walk-in cooler to cool down to proper temperature.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a trash can and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: Food employee moved the trash can blocking the hand washing sink.
46.825(a)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Trash and grease observed on the floor under a fryer in the food prep area. -Residue buildup observed on the underside of a hand wash sink in the main bar area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3 sinks in the restroom were out of order. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor in the utility room rather than properly hung or stored to avoid harborage conditions. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Small flies observed in the main bar area. Flies were concentrated on the underside of a hand wash sink.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food and drink items were observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the bar storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on storage racks and prep equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to-go containers not inverted in the small bar area. Corrective action: Employee inverted the to-go containers.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving in the walk-in cooler located in the storage area adjacent to the food prep area. -Rust observed on shelving in the storage area adjacent to the food prep area.
46.671
43
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dichlorvos strips observed in the dry storage, food prep and bar areas were not being used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dichlorvos strips are not to be used in food prep areas or in places where people are present for more than 4 hours a day. Corrective action: the dischlorvos strips were removed.
46.1022
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food in the facility was vacuum sealed without the documentation detailed in the HAACP plan being completed. Corrective action: Vacuum sealed food was discarded.
46.402
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwashers in the warewash area and at the main bar were 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action: the machines were adjusted during the inspection.
46.731
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Linens in the loading dock storage area were not stored 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Bare wood observed on the frame of the cage in the alcohol storage area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Residue observed along the floor perimeter of the walk-in cooler in the alcohol storage area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 2 sinks in the toilet room area have low water pressure. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -One prep sink is out of order in the food prep area. -One toilet room is out of order due to the toilet not being installed. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed in the warewash and food prep areas. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Tap House Logan Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Tap House Logan Square on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Tap House Logan Square?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at City Tap House Logan Square.

Has City Tap House Logan Square's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at City Tap House Logan Square have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at City Tap House Logan Square 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.