Tavern on Camac

243 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tavern on Camac is still short, with only two visits logged. Tavern on Camac was last inspected on May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Tavern on Camac is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Lower shelf areas behind the bar in the black storage cabinets on the first floor observed needing to be cleaned and wiped. - Under counter reach in refrigerator observed with spillage and or debris on the very bottom. New Violation.

46.714

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: - Facility mechanical ventilation hood was made of galvanized steel. Person in charge stated a new kitchen construction coming soon. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Glass machine in bar area was not working properly. ** Person in Charge had the repair man coming to fix it that day. New Violation.

46.591

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Accumulated dust observed on the fan guards in the refrigerator and walk in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: No lidded trash can observed in the unisex restroom. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Penetrating utility lines in the storage area off of the kitchen were not properly sealed. -Damaged ceiling observed behind the basement bar. -Damaged Wall beside hood. -Ceiling in Men's restroom on the main floor in need of repair. -Hole observed behind toilet in basement restroom. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavern on Camac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavern on Camac on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavern on Camac?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tavern on Camac.

Has Tavern on Camac's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tavern on Camac have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tavern on Camac 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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