Green Rock Tavern

2546 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Green Rock Tavern has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Green Rock Tavern was last inspected on Aug 25, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Green Rock Tavern since Aug 25, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Adequate hot water was not initially present at 3-bay sink, for manual "washing" of food equipment/contact surfaces. *Hot water was later observed at 110 degrees.

46.731

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food prep. table is adjacent to kitchen handwashing sink without 'splash protection.'

46.323

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

Inspector notes: Equipment repair/adjustment: equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: basement freezer chest, 2 mini fryers, & Duxtop induction burner.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 3-bay warewashing sink is used for minimal food prep/washing without approval by the Department (variance request form was emailed to establishment). An approved food preparation sink was not provided.

46.676(a)-(c)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dusty fanguards observed in walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet handle is not in good repair at 3-bay sink (hot water is turned on from under sink). Slow-draining handwashing sink observed in kitchen. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in men's restroom.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Liquid observed on basement floor (east-facing wall). New Violation.

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

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: gap observed at bottom of front door.

46.922(e)(f)

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of rust on the blade area. *PIC removed from use to properly clean.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed stored outside.

46.981(e)(m)

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: gap observed at bottom of front door. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food prep. table is adjacent to kitchen handwashing sink without 'splash protection.'

46.323

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

Inspector notes: Equipment repair/adjustment: equipment in use does not meet NSF or ANSI-Sanitation standards: basement freezer chest, Topkitch Mini Fryer, & Duxtop induction burner. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 3-bay warewashing sink is used for minimal food prep/washing without approval by the Department (variance request form to be emailed to establishment). New Violation.

46.676(a)-(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: An approved indirect waste drain connection lacks for condensate line of ice machine (to include a 1-inch inch air gap).

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in men's restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Overfilled trash storage container observed outside of establishment. New Violation.

46.884

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Rock Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Rock Tavern on file is from Aug 25, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Rock Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Rock Tavern.

Has Green Rock Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Rock Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Green Rock Tavern 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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