New Tavern Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited New Tavern Bar and Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “certification by accredited program”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so New Tavern Bar and Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: 1. Paper towel dispenser is empty at the handwash sinks in the toilet area and food prep area 2. Handwash reminder sign was not posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food safety certified person does not have a Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate. *application was emailed along with the inspection report*
46.103
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaking water observed at the 3-basin sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet tissue was not available in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.942(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: 1. Unsealed utility line penetrations observed in the rear storage room 2. Damaged floor surfaces observed in the bar area 3. Handwash sink in the food prep area is unleveled New Violation.
46.921
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the toilet room was not sealed to the adjoining wall. 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: Dust accumulation observed on the hood filters and surrounding surfaces. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
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Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the facility at the start of the inspection due to ongoing electrical work. *Hot water service was restored by the end of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person does not present at start of inspection. *The person arrived before the completion of the inspection.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris inside the handwash sink and around faucet in the food prep area.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the facility at the start of the inspection due to ongoing electrical work. *Hot water service was restored by the end of inspection.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device was not observed at the faucet in the mop sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No self-closing doors were observed in employee and customer toilet rooms.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Swollen ceiling paint in the pool room caused by moisture accumulation. -Missing wall tiles in the employee restroom. -Cracked floor next to the steps leading from the bar area to the pool room. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Fluorescent light bulb next to the hood was missing a protective shielding.
46.922(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed a gap under the exit door in the pool room, which does not prevent the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were observed lying on the three-bay sink instead of being stored in a sanitizing solution in the food prep area.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A shelf made of raw/unfinished wood was observed being used to elevate beverages in the basement. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
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Oct 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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 safety application emailed.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black and pink mold like residue observed on the interior of the ice machine on the top white plastic part and on the walls of the ice machine.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (live roaches) observed in the *food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in the chest freezers.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Wall/floor juncture base coving lacking in the men's toilet room. Missing wall tiles observed in the men's toilet room. Mirror observed cracked in the men's toilet room. Men's toilet room with urinals observed out of order. Hole around the door way of the blue tiled toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the food prep area due to dead roaches and debris observed.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Tavern Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Tavern Bar and Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Tavern Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Tavern Bar and Restaurant.
Has New Tavern Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Tavern Bar and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Tavern Bar and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Tavern Bar and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Tavern Bar and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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