Starboard Side Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
58
Score
Starboard Side Tavern, located at 2500 E Norris St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 23, 2026. The inspection report documented two critical, one major, and three minor violations. Specific concerns noted included the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces, the adequacy and accessibility of handwashing facilities, and the proper cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed an out-of-use cold-holding prep unit in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep and bar area. Corrective action; PIC replenished the paper towels during the inspection. - Observed a handwashing reminder sign at the 3-bay ware washing sink rather than the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Corrective action; PIC moved the handwashing reminder sign from the 3-bay ware washing sink to the handwashing sink during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Facility lacked 3 sink stoppers for the 3-bay ware washing sink in the food prep area during the inspection. Corrective action; PIC was able to replenish the third sink stopper during the inspection.
46.731
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on top of the ice machine in the basement storage area, which does not protect from contamination of food and equipment. Corrective action; PIC removed the chemicals during the inspection.
46.1021
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed ice and food debris on the interior surfaces of the reach-in freezer in the food prep area. - Observed rust/stains on shelving surfaces inside of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps in ceiling tiles in the food prep area. - Observed clutter and out-of-use items in the basement storage areas, which does not allow the floors to be easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.921
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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