Cottman Beverages

7544 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cottman Beverages three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Cottman Beverages' latest score of 64 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. **Soap and paper towels were provided during inspection in the restroom area.

46.981(h)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: - Gaps observed under the side door. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Water and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - Raw wood pallets used for beverage elevation in the retail area. New Violation.

46.521

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Debris observed on the floor in both walk-in coolers. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Gaps observed in the walls in the register area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Dusty cover vents observed in one walk-in cooler unit. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Sep 20, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the toilet room does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.

46.981(h)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler is not sealed to adjoining wall. New Violation.

46.652

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Indirect waste connection is not easily accessible at walk-in condensation drain. New Violation.

46.862

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -General floor cleaning needed; observed debris on the floor perimeters of facility. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in basement utility room. New Violation.

46.943

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Water and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

46.321

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Water and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Debris observed under the wooden and plastic pallets that are used for elevation of beverages in facility. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Stain observed on the retail shelving units. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dirty handsink and toilet bowl in the toilet room area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Utility tools stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cottman Beverages last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cottman Beverages on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cottman Beverages?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cottman Beverages.

Has Cottman Beverages' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cottman Beverages have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cottman Beverages 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 Cottman Beverages inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cottman Beverages is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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