Ipanema Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
Ipanema Sports Bar and Grill, located at 7538 Castor Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 16, 2026. The inspection report documented a total of 11 violations, including two critical, one major, and eight minor infractions. Specific areas noted for improvement involved certification by an accredited program, compliance with code, adequate handwashing facilities, and proper date marking and disposition of food.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 16, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - The safety certified handler was not present at start of inspection, he arrived during inspection.
46.101
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in one bar area. PIC provided paper towel during inspection.
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (salad, cut tomatoes, etc.) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refigerator, was not date marked. PIC dated the food during inspection.
46.385(b)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the ice was observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - The hand wash sink not seal to the wall in the woman's restroom. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed in several chest refrigerator units both bar areas. -Debris observed on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leaking pipe observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Lidded waste receptacle was not provided in the women's restroom for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed between the walls and refrigerator units bar areas. -Porous ceiling tiles observed in the prep area. -Holes in the eiling basement area. -Broking floor tiles before the second bar area (kitchen). -Grease accumulation observed on the wall and floor in the kitchen area near the window.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Static dust observed on the cover ventilation bar area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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