Girard Beer Distributor

820 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Girard Beer Distributor has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Dec 20, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Girard Beer Distributor on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Large gap at the bottom of the rear entry door- this outer opening in 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: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers. New Violation.

46.321

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Non-food contact: -cardboard being used to line shelving in the walk-in cooler -wood pallets being used to elevate beer storage in the retail areas New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning (nonfood contact): -observed dusty shelving throughout retail area New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -gaps observed in ceilings throughout the retail area -ceiling observed in poor condition in the side room New Violation.

46.921

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals; front door observed propped open.

46.922(e)(f)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Observed sliding door walk-in cooler wall damaged. - Observed sliding door walk-in cooler not properly keeping beverages cold. - Observed wooden/plastic pallets, which are difficult to clean under, being used to elevate beverages off the floor. - Observed build up ice in all the bagged ice boxs. - Ceiling surfaces of walk-in cooler damaged; not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed loose faucet on the handwashing sink in the restroom. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Dust observed on floors and under the pallets throughout establishment. - Observed spiderwebs and dust between the restroom wall and the ice box.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation not provided in the restroom.

46.944

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Girard Beer Distributor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Girard Beer Distributor on file is from Dec 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Girard Beer Distributor?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Girard Beer Distributor.

Has Girard Beer Distributor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Girard Beer Distributor have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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