P.J. Clarke's

601 Walnut St Ste L20, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, P.J. Clarke's has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired half and half was observed in the walk-in cooler dated, 8/8/2025. The person in charge discarded the expired half and half immediately.

46.201

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed under equipment in the food preparation area and bar area due to debris. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates were not properly covered or inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. The interior gaskets of several under counter refrigeration were in need of cleaning due to residue build-up. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Th following observations were noted: -A water stained ceiling tile in the employee's restroom area. -The air vent located in the employee's restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. - New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired whipping cream was observed in the basement walk-in cooler dated, 9/30/2024. The person in charge discarded the whipping cream.

46.201

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following observation were noted: -Temporarily unused under counter refrigerator located in the salad station. -The handwashing sink faucet (hot water) was slightly dripping water when turned on in the first floor warewashing area. New Violation.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: A hot water delay was observed at the handwashing stations located in the basement storage area and employee restroom area. Hot water took several minutes to reach peak demand. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The air vent located in the employee restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -A water stained ceiling tile in the employee restroom area. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dust pans were being stored on the floor and not elevated in the basement area.

46.981(e)(m)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the bar and kitchen area. -No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the bar and kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Person in charge placed paper towels and signage at the designated sink during the time of inspection.

46.981(h)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in storage area. Can was discarded during the time of the inspection.

46.201

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates/bowls were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The air vent located in the employee restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -Water stained ceiling tiles in the employee restroom area. - Sinks observed needing to be resealed to wall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket and not properly hanging to dry when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was P.J. Clarke's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at P.J. Clarke's on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at P.J. Clarke's?

Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at P.J. Clarke's.

Has P.J. Clarke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P.J. Clarke's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at P.J. Clarke's 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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