Misconduct Tavern
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
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Score
Public records show three inspections at Misconduct Tavern stretching back to 2024. Misconduct Tavern was last inspected on Aug 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Misconduct Tavern is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Torn manufacturers tape observed on storage shelving where mixer is located. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of residue and debris observed in catch basins. -Residue observed on handwash sink fixtures and surfaces. -Black residue observed on beer walk-in cooler ceiling. -Food residue observed on soda gun drip tray.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed 4 handwash sinks are not sealed to wall. -One of nine restroom lights are not operational
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on floor surfaces under equipment in bar area and storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -The handwash sink in the customer restroom area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in two customer restrooms. -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Cocktail mixer bottles observed in drink ice. Corrective action was taken and bottles were removed and ice was burned. -Uncovered bar fruit observed. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: -Various items was held at 55-63 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. -Shellfish held at 62 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on floor surfaces under equipment in bar area and storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Observed inoperable beer chest refrigerator in bar. -Beer walk-in cooler ceiling and floor surfaces are not in good repair. -One of three cold preparation unit lids is not in good repair. -Two hand dryers in restrooms were not operational. -Torn gaskets observed in cold preparation unit by fryers. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of residue and debris observed in catch basins. -Dust on bar shelving surfaces. -Residue observed on handwash sink fixtures and surfaces. -Black residue observed on beer walk-in cooler ceiling. -Accumulation of dust on refrigerator fan covers. -Grease observed on tabletop under griddle.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed 4 handwash sinks are not sealed to wall. -One of nine restroom lights are not operational
46.981(b)(i)
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrective action was taken and soap was provided. -Air drying device was not operational in one of seven restrooms. Corrective action was taken and paper towels were provided. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in five of seven restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action was taken and signage was posted.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cocktail fruit was not covered to prevent contamination. Corrective action was taken and fruit was covered.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Cut tomatoes and chili was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took corrective action and turned cold preparation unit down to bring food temperatures down. -Cocktail juices and bloody mary mix was held at 54 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list.
46.385(a)(2)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the bar area. Corrective action was taken and sanitizers and cleaners were relocated.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in Charge took corrective action and added more sanitizer. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: -Food equipment is stored next to dusty refrigerator fans and not protected from contamination. -Plates observed were not inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cracked or missing caulking observed along handwash sinks in restrooms and for 3-bay warewash sink. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of dust observed on light shields, top of refrigerators, pan hooks and wire shelving racks in basement storage areas. Corrective action was taken and pot hanger were cleaned. -Debris observed on shelving surfaces in food preparation area. -Walk-in cooler floors, ceiling and walls are not clean on sight. -Grimes observed on exterior surfaces of CHIT printer. -Dust observed on utility pipes in food preparation area. -Residue encrusted soda lines observed at bar area. -Accumulation of residue observed in catch basin. New Violation.
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Beer tap drainage observed draining into hand wash sink and not into a proper drain with air gap.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of seven mirrors in restrooms observed cracked. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and residue observed on floor surfaces under equipment in bar area and storage area. -Dust observed on ceiling in food preparation area, and surfaces of pipes.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Four of seven lights observed are not shielded from breakage under hood vent.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Misconduct Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Misconduct Tavern on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Misconduct Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Misconduct Tavern.
Has Misconduct Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Misconduct Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Misconduct Tavern 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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