Quinn's Irish Pub II

5104 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Quinn's Irish Pub II. Quinn's Irish Pub II was last inspected on Feb 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Quinn's Irish Pub II's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Basement area ice machine's condensate from rear condensate pump being drained into a stainless steel container;Ice machine condensate line not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Gaps and water-stained ceiling tiles in the men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms observed not stored elevated in rear customer seating area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Fluorescent lights in the food prep area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (cockroach) observed crawling on bar area countertop during inspection.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 3 undercounter refrigeration units (Whynter) in bar area. -The steam-table in rear kitchen food preparation area observed not operational during inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Rust and static dust accumulation on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler.
46.714
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils being washed inside the food prep area garbage grinder handwash sink instead of a warewash (3-compartment) sink. New Violation.
46.301
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (moth balls) being use as rodenticides along foor perimeter of bar and customer seating areas. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove all open rodent baits (moth balls) from floor perimeter of bar and customer seating areas prior to completion of inspection.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not available at the handwash sinks in the food prep and bar areas. Corrective action : An employee provided paper towels to handwash sinks in the food prep and bar areas prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Warewash (3-compartment) sink in the bar area not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment; Observed Wash - Sanitize - Rinse setup instead of Wash- Rinse - Sanitize. Corrective action : Sanitarian educated the person in food employee on how to properly setup the 3-compartment sink. A returned demonstration of Wash - Rinse - Sanitize setup was observed prior to completion of inspection.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (dead mouse, rat droppings) observed in along floor perimeter of the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash & handwash sinks in bar areas and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic/Non NSF approved refrigeration units observed and in use: -1 Reach-in refrigeration/ reach-in freezer unit (Frigidaire) in kitchen. -1 Crockpot in kitchen food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No designated warewash (3-compartment) sink in the food prep area for washing / rinsing and sanitizing of multi-use utensils and food equipment. New Violation.
46.612
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris present storage shelvings in basement area. -Debris along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler. -Static dust accumulation on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Water filter for the ice machine observed not marked with service date. -Grime build-up and debris present inside the uninstalled utility (mop) sink in basement area. -Slow waste water leaking from the pipe connection underneath at handwash sink in food prep area New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Floor / wall junction base covings in women's restroom area not in good repair. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Rear customer seating room carpet observed with debris along floor perimeter. -Debris present along floor perimeters of bar area. -Dead mouse, rat droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Unnecessary items and unused equipment observed in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Fluorescent lights in the storage areas are not properly shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quinn's Irish Pub II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quinn's Irish Pub II on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quinn's Irish Pub II?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quinn's Irish Pub II.

Has Quinn's Irish Pub II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Quinn's Irish Pub II have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quinn's Irish Pub II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.