J.R.'s Saloon

2663 E Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action; Person in charge replaced handwashing reminder sign during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

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. Food employee present at time of inspection did not have a valid food safety certificate. Corrective action; Person in charge with a valid Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate arrived shortly after inspection began.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed dust on lower shelving surfaces in the bar and food prep areas. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed mop idle inside of the mop bucket rather than elevated to allow for proper air drying when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticides (Fruit Fly BarPro FFBP Insecticide Vapor Strip) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the bar and kitchen area. **Person in charge removed and discarded insecticides at the time of the inspection.

46.1026

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleanability of floors, walls, & ceilings: - 4 porous (acoustic) ceiling tile observed in kitchen. - Observed openings in the floor of the kitchen area around the handwashing sink and prep table.

46.921

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed the women's restroom lacking a lidded trashcan sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed garbage disposal installed on a shallow, non-free standing handwashing sink. New Violation.

46.822

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J.R.'s Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.R.'s Saloon on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has J.R.'s Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J.R.'s Saloon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J.R.'s Saloon 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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