M & C Cold Beer

2328 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. M & C Cold Beer was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; M & C Cold Beer is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-NSF ANSI approved reach-in freezer observed in the basement.(Employees use only)
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A leak was observed on the faucet of the three compartment sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty vent observed in the bathroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan were not properly elevated in the facility at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-NSF ANSI approved reach-in freezer observed in the basement.(Employees use only) New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in chest freezer in retail area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A lidded trash can was not observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.882(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & C Cold Beer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & C Cold Beer on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & C Cold Beer?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M & C Cold Beer.

Has M & C Cold Beer's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at M & C Cold Beer have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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