A routine inspection by the Philadelphia Health Department found two establishments in violation of health codes, citing sanitation issues and facility damage among the violations. A follow-up inspection will verify the implementation of corrective actions at the eateries.
Please note that the reports mentioned here are from an inspection conducted on August 20, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- A bar and a fusion restaurant in Philadelphia were cited during a routine inspection.
- The reports document violations of sanitization, pest infestation, and damage to the facility, among others.
- A follow-up inspection will ensure that corrections are implemented.
Das Good Cafe
- Where: 322 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Date: August 20, 2025
Das Good Cafe on Chelten Avenue underwent a routine health inspection on August 20. The health inspectors reported the violations observed at the Asian-Hawaiian fusion restaurant. Most of these were sanitary violations, along with others.
There was black residue inside the ice machine bin, around the sides. The potato cutter required deep cleaning. Effective cleaning and sanitization could not be done on the cutting boards due to the deep scratches and scoring.
In the toilet room, there was no lidded receptacle for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins. The ceiling tiles of the side storage and dining area were stained. There was grease on the floor under the fryer units and cooking equipment.
In the basement storage area of the restaurant, inspectors found mouse droppings. The floors of the basement storage area need thorough cleaning.
There was no common name label on the bulk food ingredient storage containers. The single-use containers were not inverted when stored. One of the lights under the exhaust hood and under the reach-in freezer unit was out.
A detailed health report of this inspection of Das Good Cafe is available online.
New Tavern Bar and Restaurant
- Where: 232 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Date: August 20, 2025
An inspection of New Tavern Bar and Restaurant on 45th Street was conducted recently. Several health code violations were documented during the inspection of the bar. Inspectors found that no certified food safety person was present when the inspection began.
Due to ongoing electrical work, there was no hot water in the restaurant at the start of the inspection. Sanitizer strips to monitor sanitizer concentration were unavailable at the facility. There was no backflow prevention device at the faucet in the mop sink.
The all-gender customer toilet room did not have a lidded trash can. The employee and customer toilet rooms did not have self-closing doors. The protective shielding of the fluorescent light bulb next to the hood was missing.
Inspectors noted gaps under the pool room’s exit door, which were not sealed against insects or rodents. Inspectors found wiping cloths lying around the food prep area’s three-bay sink. The handwash sink in the food prep area had water dripping from it.
There was a non-NSF/ANSI-approved microwave in the food prep area. In the basement, a shelf made of raw/unfinished wood was used to elevate beverages. Light bulbs in the food prep area and the pool room were not functioning during the inspection. One in the food prep area and multiple in the pool room.
Moisture buildup in the pool room caused the ceiling paint to bubble. The wall tiles in the employee restroom were missing. There were cracks on the floor next to the steps leading from the bar area to the pool room.
In the food prep area, there was debris inside the handwash sink and around the faucet. There was dust and debris on the floor perimeter of the food prep and bar area. Inspectors observed items stored on the floor next to the bar area’s handwashing sink.
Debris and clutter were observed in the basement area, along with two cigarette butts. One chest freezer, one reach-in refrigerator, and one fryer were not in use. There was an old glue trap beneath the three-bay sink with old rat droppings on it.
Inspectors noted the restaurant had more than 30 seats and was selling alcohol, which required a plan review. The active food license was for a seating capacity of 29 or fewer. The management was asked to submit a plan review application.
A detailed health report of this Philadelphia bar’s recent inspection is available online.
Both establishments are required to correct these violations to maintain their permits.
