D & L Bar and Beer

5217 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at D & L Bar and Beer stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; D & L Bar and Beer is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cinder blocks and wooden planks are used as elevated food shelving. These are not smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. New Violation.
46.522
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: One spray bottle was found without a label to identify the name of the cleaner. New Violation.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: A knife was seen inside the hand wash sink at the bar. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Facility does not have enough sink stoppers for the rear sink. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non commercial equipment in use: stove, mechanical hood, toaster oven. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: **Food residues, dust, and crumbs have accumulated on surfaces inside the refrigerator. Please clean. New Violation.
46.714
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed in the handwash sink. The hand sink must be kept clear for washing hands.
46.825(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two spray bottles were found without labels identifying the name of the cleaner.
46.1002
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the facility are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D & L Bar and Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D & L Bar and Beer on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D & L Bar and Beer?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D & L Bar and Beer.

Has D & L Bar and Beer's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at D & L Bar and Beer have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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