Bar Hygge in Philadelphia was cited for several violations during a recent inspection. Inspectors reported several food and sanitary violations, which the bar’s management must correct to avoid permit suspension.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 12, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- An inspection of Bar Hygge in Philadelphia revealed several violations.
- A recent inspection revealed sanitary and food violations, with visible insect activity.
- The management is required to implement corrections to avoid permit suspension.
Bar Hygge
- Where: 1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Date: August 12, 2025
Bar Hygge on Fairmount Avenue underwent an inspection for health code violations on Tuesday, August 12. On-site inspectors spotted several violations, which were noted in a report.
Inspection Findings
The health report states the absence of a person with a Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate. The report then proceeds with the inability of the person in charge (PIC) to produce certain food records.
These records show that the raw and partially cooked, ready-to-eat fish were frozen as required in the PA Food Code before service. Until the PIC produced parasite destruction logs, the raw salmon distribution was asked to discontinue.
There were uncovered foods stored in the under-counter refrigerator of the hot prep area and the prep line. The ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods had no time-temperature log.
Several equipment and utensils were improperly stored and cleaned at the facility. Cross-contamination was possible due to the un-inverted glasses stored on the dining room tables. Similarly, the un-inverted single service articles in the prep area created a risk of cross-contamination.
The dishes on the drying rack were not air-dried. The deep scratches and scoring on the cutting boards made effective cleaning a challenge. The employees did not wear the required hair restraints.
There were several areas in the bar that had grease, dust, grime, and food debris accumulating. The potato slicer was not washed properly and had food residue accumulating. The lower interior tray of the deep fryer had grease and dust.
The table beneath the flat top grill had grease and debris visible. In the bar area, there was black residue on the interior shelf of the keg refrigerator. In the warewashing, dishwashing, and bar areas, grime, residue, and food accumulated in the drainage connections.
Inspectors report that the floor of the walk-in cooler had debris. In the dry storage basement area, food debris was on the lid of the bulk storage containers.
The floor perimeter of the prep area had grime and residue accumulating. There was standing water and debris on the bar area and brewery room floors. The dry storage and water heater rooms had food debris and trash on the floor.
Inspectors saw large and small flies in the prep, warewashing, dishwashing, basement, and bar areas. The bar’s front door was found to be ineffective against the entry of pests.
Several areas in the facility were damaged and need repair, starting with the damaged rubber gaskets on the walk-in cooler door. The top of the cold prep refrigerator was unable to maintain proper temperature. In the dishwashing area, the handwashing sink needs to be sealed properly to the wall.
In the prep area, there was damage in the ceiling tiles. There was damage to the wall at the base coving in the server station area. There are gaps in the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood. There is no mechanical ventilation present in the indoor trash storage room.
The lighting in the back of the walk-in cooler needs replacement as it measures 80 lux instead of 110 lux. The deep fryers were not stationed at least 6 inches within the edge of the mechanical ventilation hood. There was no trash can within 10 feet of the building.
The chemical storage closet has bare wood shelving. The brooms and dustpans were on the floor instead of being elevated. The ‘No Smoking’ sign was absent near the front patron entrance.
A detailed health report of Bar Hygge’s recent inspection is available online.
According to the health department, the bar’s management must correct the cited issues to avoid permit suspension.
