Cousin's Burger

1839 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cousin's Burger, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 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 six violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 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. Servsafe observed for Varsha Pravallika Valavala and Philadelphia Food safety certificate emailed during the inspection.
46.103
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed hanging on stove handles and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-NSF/Ansi chest and reach-in freezers observed in the basement, prep and storage area during the inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the interior/exterior reach-in refrigerator, bottom shelf of under-counter refrigeration at bar area, and on the floor of walk-in cooler to remove slight stains observed during the inspection.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as mop, broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep and ware washing area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the bar area behind the front counter top and underneath the crates in the front area Person in charge advised to have pest control professionals come more frequently and clean up more
46.981(k)(l)
67
Jul 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-NSF/Ansi chest and reach-in freezers observed in the prep and bar area during the inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required - interior of ice cream chest freezer - interior/exterior reach-in storage units - warewashing station - undercounter refrigeration at bar area - walk-in cooler
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the prep and warewash area to remove debris observed on floor corners and perimeters in the prep, warewash and basement areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
82
Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food safety certified person came in the middle of the inspection in the person of Shahezad Contractor.
46.101
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Domestic reach-in freezer in prep area. -Cold hold refrigerator and undercounter refrigerator observed in the prep area not working or not operational and not in use during the inspection.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC or QT sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of reach-in refrigerator observed with soil and stains in the prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop, broom and dustpan observed on floors of establishment not hanging or properly stored off the floors while not in use to prevent vermin harborage
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousin's Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousin's Burger on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousin's Burger?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cousin's Burger.

Has Cousin's Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cousin's Burger have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cousin's Burger 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 Cousin's Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cousin's Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.