Emerald Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
The Emerald Tavern, located at 4690 Castor Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 24, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and seven minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across five recorded inspections, the establishment has predominantly received medium-risk classifications.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
37
May 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not available at handwash sinks in men's restroom and food prep areas. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sinks in men's restroom and food prep areas prior to completion of inspection.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soiled utensils,old food residue and soiled wiping cloths observed inside all bays of 3-compartment sink. Corrective action : An employee cleaned to remove old food residue, soiled wiping cloths and utensils from all bays of the 3-compartment sink prior to completion of inspection.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Galvanized steel exhaust hood system over kitchen cooking equipment. Variance approved. -Garbage grinder installed under food prep area handwash sink observed not operational during inspection. -Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice-build up present inside kitchen food prep area reach-in freezer. -Spillage and debris present on bottom shelvings inside cold-prep refrigeration unit and reach-in freezer in kitchen food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low hot and cold water pressure observed from handwash sink in women's restroom area. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Loose faucet at handwash sink inside the women's restroom area New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Static dust on fan covers inside women's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom observed not stored elevated in kitchen food preparation area (between reach-in freezer & wall). -Dustpan observed not stored elevated in bar storage area (next to side rear exit door). New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation cover in bar area (over entrance into the bar). New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants