The Crispin Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
50
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Dec 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which The Crispin Tavern's 50 doesn't quite reach.
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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
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. PIC provided a written hand wash sign during inspection.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue observed in the interior of the ice machine bin from the basement area. PIC took corrective action and start to clean the ice machine during inspection.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed only SafeServ certification. Application for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certification e-mail on 12.24.2025.
46.103
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cold prep unit and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic microwave observed in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on the floor between the wall and reach-in freezer kitchen area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Cover ventilation observed with dust accumulation near the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Beverage stored on the floor in the bar and basement area. - Uncovered ice box in the bar area. New Violation.
46.321
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crispin Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crispin Tavern on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Crispin Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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