Era Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
30
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Era Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 17 violations lately and about 21 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment & linens”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Era Bar and Restaurant's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open employee beverage container was observed in the food prep area. ** Advised to provide a cover.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the prep area observed obstructed by dirty dishes and not accessible at all times for employee usage. ** Advised to discontinue storing dishes in the basin of the sink.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Food facility is preparing fresh produce (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, peppers, lettuce, and spinach) without an approved food prep sink. ** Advised to install a food prep sink with an air gap indirect drainage connection, submit a Facility Variance Form, or obtain all produce pre prepared.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Soda gun holster observed with brown residues and accumulations and is not clean to sight. -Brown slime observed on the interior of the ice machine near where the ice drops. ** Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize the food contact surfaces.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Side door (near the prep area) and cellar door of the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Side door in the bar area observed propped open at the time of the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the prep area.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the three basin sinks in the prep and bar areas being used to clean food contact surfaces.
46.521(f)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Food facility is actively preparing fresh produce without an approved food prep sink or an approved variance.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Clean dishes observed stored on the floor in the prep area instead of elevated at least 6 inches above the floor.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -White residue / corrosion observed on the exterior of the soda lines as observed in the walk-in cooler in the basement area. -Grey residue / dust / debris accumulation observed on the walls and on the unit of the walk-in cooler in the basement area. -Residue and debris observed on the interior bottom of the under counter reach in refrigerators in the bar area. -Residue observed on the interior bottom of the reach-in refrigerator in the prep area. -Standing water observed on the interior bottom of the under counter refrigerator in the bar area. -Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: *on the interior lower tray beneath the not in use deep fryer in the prep area. *on the lower portion of the prep table in the prep area. *on the not in use grill in the prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Handwashing sink in the prep area observed not stable on all four legs. -Soda gun holsters in the prep area observed without a drainage line. -Observed a leak coming from the rear of the ice machine.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Food facility is utilizing the City of Philadelphia residential trash collection service but is unable to provide an invoice for the Commercial Trash Fee. ** Information was distributed.
46.886
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime and debris accumulations observed on the floor along the perimeter of the prep area. -Trash, dust, debris, and not in use items observed on the floor in the basement area. -Grime, trash, dust, debris, and residue accumulations observed on the floor along the perimeter of the bar area. -Grease and red residue observed on the floor beneath the deep fryer in the prep area. -Standing water and residue observed on the floor beside the ice machine in the bar area. -Brown residue and standing water observed on the floor near the HVAC floor drain in the basement area. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the following locations: *beside where the onion bags are stored. *between the reach-in refrigerator and the wall in the prep area. *in the corner beneath the three basin sink in the prep area. *near the table in the basement area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation is not present in the men's restroom.
46.944
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Feb 12, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Basin of the handwashing sink in the prep area observed not clean to sight. Corrective Action: The basin of the sink was cleaned.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Food facility is preparing fresh produce (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, peppers, lettuce, and spinach) without an approved food prep sink. ** Advised to install a food prep sink with an air gap indirect drainage connection or submit a Facility Variance Form. New Violation.
46.301
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal items observed stored in a cabinet above the prep table in the prep area and not stored to prevent contamination of food or equipment. Corrective Action: The employee personal items were relocated.
46.1029
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open employee beverage containers were observed in the food prep and bar areas. Corrective Action: Covers were provided.
46.151(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. ** Person in charge of the food facility, Tewolde Abebe was unable to provide a valid form of identification. Certified person became present.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Soda gun and holster observed with brown residues and accumulations and is not clean to sight. ** The soda gun and holster were sanitized.
46.711(a)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Severe grease accumulation observed on the interior of the mechanical ventilation hood and on the fire hoses. -Grease and residue observed on the underside and on top of the ledge above the open range in the prep area. -White residue / corrosion observed on the exterior of the soda lines as observed in the walk-in cooler in the basement area. -Soiled cardboard and residue accumulations observed on the interior bottoms of the under counter refrigerators in the bar area. -Residue and debris observed on the interior bottom of the under counter reach in refrigerators in the bar area. -Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: *on the interior lower tray beneath the not in use deep fryer in the prep area. *on the lower portion of the prep table in the prep area. *on the pull out tray beneath the range in the prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: One 50-gallon water heater observed in the basement area that supplies hot water to the food facility and a small upper level residential unit. ** Advised for the food facility to obtain a water heater with a 40-gallon minimum capacity that only supplies hot water to the food facility. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Food facility is actively preparing fresh produce without an approved food prep sink or an approved variance. -No splash guard observed between the handwashing sink and the three basin sink. New Violation.
46.822
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Food facility is utilizing the City of Philadelphia residential trash collection service but is unable to provide an invoice for the Commercial Trash Fee. ** Information was distributed. New Violation.
46.886
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged paint observed on the walls in the prep area. -Wooden flooring in the bar area observed not easily cleanable. -Areas of missing flooring observed in the bar area. -Damaged flooring observed in the patron areas. -Damaged wall observed in the men's restroom. -Damaged or missing base coving observed in the patron area and in the prep area. -Unfinished floors, walls, and ceiling observed in the basement area. -Damaged base coving observed in the women's restroom. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation is not present in the men's restroom. New Violation.
46.944
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the prep area. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the three basin sinks in the prep and bar areas being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Food facility is actively preparing fresh produce without an approved food prep sink or an approved variance. New Violation.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: -Observed clean utensils hanging on a hook off the mechanical ventilation hood instead of stored in a clean, dry location that's protected from grease, vapors, and dust. -Clean forks observed stored in a cup with the prong side up instead of the handle side up for proper handling. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: -Single service articles observed stored un-inverted instead of inverted or covered to protect from contamination. -Single service articles (plastic straws) observed stored on the bar in proximity to the patrons and are not covered or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Tray in use for removing crepes / tortillas from the tortilla cooker observed of woven twine material that is not easily cleanable. ** Advised to replace the tray with sanitation certified and easily cleanable equipment. New Violation.
46.521
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks one sink stopper. New Violation.
46.612
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Era Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Era Bar and Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Era Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Era Bar and Restaurant.
Has Era Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Era Bar and Restaurant have averaged around 17 violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Era Bar and Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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