E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go

5500 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

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

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 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 customer restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink inside the customer restroom area during inspection.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in first floor walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Basement area walk-in cooler not properly sealed to wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed static dust accumulation on fan covers inside walk-in coolers. -Debris present along floor perimeters inside walk-in coolers. -Ice-build up inside the chest freezer in basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from basement area hot water heater tank, which is being drained into a plastic container, tubing not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan. New Violation.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along floor perimeter of the basement area (between walk-in cooler and wall). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two light bulbs under kitchen exhaust hood system not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.943
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in first floor walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-compartment sink, handwash sink splash guards 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 approved chest freezer (GE) and 1 microwave oven (LG) observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed static dust accumulation on fan covers inside walk-in coolers. -Debris present along floor perimeters inside walk-in coolers. -Corrosion on exterior lid of chest freezer in basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from backflow prevention device on the watermain inlet line in basement area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along floor perimeter of the basement area (around greasetrap, chest freezer, underneath storage pallets and shelvings). New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go.

Has E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at E & a Cold Beer & Food to Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.