Cold Beer & Seafood

2113 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cold Beer & Seafood three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Cold Beer & Seafood is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans stored on the ground in the facility instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Galvanized hood system observed. ** Variance submitted. PR 21-1023 & 25-0248.

46.544(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Storm cellar door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lined shelves in the beverage reach-in refrigerators.

46.522

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: No food prep sink observed present in the facility. ** The facility does not require a food prep sink currently as they are not actively preparing fresh foods or vegetables. A food prep sink or variance submission will be required in the future if you do begin preparing fresh foods.

46.822

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces not being sanitized as the sanitizer basin of the three basin sink was obstructed by a drying rack. ** Advised to relocate the drying rack to always have access to all basins at the three compartment sinks. New Violation.

46.731

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. Corrective Action: The Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application was emailed to the PIC.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device (fly zapper - unplugged) located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils (above single service articles, aluminum foil, and plastic bags). ** Advised to remove the fly zapper from this space. New Violation.

46.922(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed aluminum lined shelves between the flat top grill and deep fryer. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Observed grease accumulation beneath the flat top grill in the prep area. -Observed dust accumulation on the exterior frame of the deep fryer in the prep area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

46.822

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash stored on the ground behind the facility instead of stored inside a trash can or dumpster. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans stored on the ground in the facility instead of elevated to promote floor cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Galvanized hood system observed. ** Variance submitted. PR 21-1023 New Violation.

46.544(e)

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Personal medications stored next to retail items -removed

46.1027

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: In ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Establishment using shopping bags for food storage New Violation.

46.521

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: CLeaning required employee restroom area New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Beer & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Beer & Seafood on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Beer & Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Beer & Seafood.

Has Cold Beer & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Beer & Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Beer & Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cold Beer & Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Beer & Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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