Drinker's Pub
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2024
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Score
Drinker's Pub appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Drinker's Pub since Feb 9, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. Corrective action: insecticides were discarded.
46.1022
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One lightbulb was out in the 2nd floor men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.943
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Rust observed on shelving in a walk-in cooler in the basement.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Trash observed on the floor of a walk-in cooler in the basement.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Low water pressure observed at the hand wash sink in the basement toilet room and the 2nd floor bar. Corrective action: the sinks were adjusted.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the walls behind the toilets in the basement toilet room. -Dust accumulation observed on vent covers in the ADA compliant and basement toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged ceiling tiles observed in the toilet rooms. -Damaged walls observed in the 2nd floor storage area. -Refuse observed on the floor of the 2nd floor bar area next to the under counter fridge. -Trash observed on the floor of the 2nd floor food storage area where the ice machine and walk-in cooler are located and on the floor of the 2nd floor bar area. -Residue observed on the walls of the mop closet. -Peeling base coving observed throughout. -Standing water observed on the floor of the basement around the ice machine area. -Damaged light fixture observed in the basement toilet room. -Damaged ceiling observed in the 1st floor dining area and the 2nd floor back hall area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Debris observed on ice in one of the 1st floor bar area ice bins and in one ice machine in the basement area. Corrective action: the ice was melted.
46.201
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed in the basement food prep area. -Small flies observed in the basement mop closet. -Roaches observed in the basement area between the walk-in cooler used to store beer and the base coving attached to it.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Rust observed on an ice machine in the basement area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on a shelf under a prep table in the basement prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Hole in the ceiling observed above shelving in the basement area. -Damaged flooring observed in the 1st floor bar area. -Stained and damaged ceiling tiles observed in the toilet rooms. -Mouse droppings observed along the perimeter of the basement food prep area. -Damaged walls observed in the 2nd floor storage area. -Accumulation of debris observed behind the grease trap in the 1st floor food prep area. -Debris and dust observed on the floor around the walk-in coolers in the basement. -Damaged flooring observed in the 2nd floor dining area. -Refuse observed on the floor of the 2nd floor bar area next to the under counter fridge. -Refuse observed on the floor of the 2nd floor food storage area where the ice machine and walk-in cooler are located.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink at the 2nd floor bar is obstructed by the platform supporting a cash register.
46.825(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Black debris observed on ice in the 2nd floor food storage area. New Violation.
46.201
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dichorvos pest strip observed in the 1st floor bar area was not being used according to the manufacturer's directions. Corrective action: the strip was discarded.
46.1022
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice machine in the 2nd floor food storage area was observed with residue on the interior of the machine. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: 1st and 2nd floor doors to the exterior do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals due to gaps observed under the doors. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Rust observed on shelving in the basement area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust observed on the mechanical hood and fire suppression lines in the 1st floor food prep area. -Residue observed on the gaskets of a chest freezer in the basement food prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Residue observed on the wall of the ADA toilet room next to the toilet. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Unsealed utility lines observed in the 1st floor and basement food prep areas. -Bare wood platform observed supporting mop sink in the basement area. -Bare wood panels observed on the floor of the 2nd floor bar area and the 2nd floor main storage area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light fixture was not functioning in the 1st floor food prep area.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drinker's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drinker's Pub on file is from Feb 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drinker's Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drinker's Pub.
Has Drinker's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Drinker's Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Drinker's Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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