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Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/10/2025

43 Observed un-inverted single use food containers stored in the retail area not stored to prevent contamination.
45 -Observed cardboard lined shelves in the retail reach-in refrigerators. -Observed soda crates used as elevation in the rear storage area.
45 Missing fire hose observed beneath the mechanical ventilation hood.
47 -Dust and debris observed on the retail shelves. -Residue and debris observed on the interior of the closed display case and cold prep refrigerator. -Residue / grime observed on the door frame of the closed display case. -Professional cleaning service needed for the interior of the mechanical ventilation hood system to clean out the dust and debris. ** An invoice from this service will be requested at a future inspection.
49 Observed the drainage pipe at the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaking.
51 No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom.
53 -Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area. -Not in use paper towel dispenser observed on the wall above the food prep sink.
53 -Clutter observed in the rear storage area. -Dust and debris observed on the floor in the basement.
68 Take out establishment does not have a waste and/or recycling receptacle within 10 feet of the building
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/06/2025

1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. ** Food employee did not know how to properly set up the sanitizer.
14 Sink stoppers not available at the three basin sink for proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. ** Advised to obtain sink stoppers prior to the next inspection.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the prep, POS and retail areas. -Observed bottles of ammonia and a chemical grease cleaning spray stored above the closed display case. -Observed soaps, deoderants, and cleaning agents stored above prepackaged food items in the POS area. -Observed a box of macaroni and cheese stored on the same shelf as windshield wiper fluid in the retail area. ** Advised to reorganize the prep, retail and POS areas so that chemicals are always stored beneath all food products, single service items, and equipment.
26 Personal items stored in prep area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. -Observed a bottle of partially used Listerine mouthwash stored on the edge of the three basin sink. -Observed a large bluetooth speaker stored on the prep table in the prep area. ** Advised to remove the mouthwash and speaker from the prep area and to move it to an employees only space.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse and rat droppings) observed in the prep, retail, rear storage and basement areas. ** Advised to clean the affected areas.
43 Observed un-inverted single use food containers stored in the retail area not stored to prevent contamination.
45 -Observed cardboard lined shelves in the retail reach-in refrigerators. -Observed soda crates used as elevation in the rear storage area.
45 Missing fire hose observed beneath the mechanical ventilation hood.
47 -Dust and debris observed on the retail shelves. -Residue and debris observed on the interior of the closed display case and cold prep refrigerator. -Professional cleaning service needed for the interior of the mechanical ventilation hood system to clean out the dust and debris. ** An invoice from this service will be requested during the next inspection. -Standing water and debris observed on the interior of the chest freezer. -Mouse droppings were observed in the following locations: * on the lower shelf of the prep table in the warewashing area. * on the lower tray of the deep fryer. * on the dry storage shelves in the rear storage area.
49 Observed the drainage pipe at the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaking.
51 No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom.
51 Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the restroom.
53 -Clutter observed in the rear storage area. -Dust and debris observed on the floor in the basement. -Dead roaches (two) observed on the floor in the basement. Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the following locations: * beneath the three basin sink. * behind the flat top grill. * behind the trash can in the prep area. * beside the microwave. * in the rear storage area. * under soda crates being used as elevation. * behind the door leading to the rear storage area. * on the stairs leading to the basement. * in the basement. -Rat droppings observed on the floor in the corner near the back door.
53 -Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area. -Not in use paper towel dispenser observed on the wall above the food prep sink.
68 Take out establishment does not have a waste and/or recycling receptacle within 10 feet of the building
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 03/03/2025

1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. ** No employee present with a food safety education certification.
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. ** Food employee does not have any food safety education certification and could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code.
1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. ** No employee present with a food safety education certificate or Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate.
4 -Ash tray observed in the POS area. -Cigarette butt observed on the floor in the retail area. -Employee observed smoking a cigarette inside the facility. ** Advised to remove the ashtray, clean the cigarette butt, and discontinue smoking inside the facility.
8 -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. -Paper towels not present at the handwashing sink in the prep area. ** Advised to supply paper towels at all handwashing sinks.
8 Observed a missing drainage pipe at the handwashing sink in the restroom. Employees are unable to wash their hands after using the facilities. ** Advised to repair the drainage pipe and allow employees to wash their hands.
8 Paper towel dispenser present above the food prep sink instead of at the handwashing sink. ** Advised to remove the paper towel dispenser from above the food prep sink to above the handwashing sink.
11 Visible evidence of rodent contaminated foods in the retail area. ** Observed bags of Lays potato chips, Lays Salt & Vinegar chips, and flour chewed through with mouse droppings in the adjacent areas. ** Advised to remove the contaminated food products, clean the mouse droppings, and obtain pest management services.
21 Observed cheeses stored in the closed display case without date markings of when they were originally opened. ** Advised to place date markings when you originally open or prepare foods in the facility. ** The cheese was discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep, retail, rear storage and basement areas. ** Advised to obtain pest management services before the next inspection.
43 Observed un-inverted single use food containers stored in the retail area not stored to prevent contamination.
45 -Observed cardboard lined shelves in the retail reach-in refrigerators. -Observed soda crates used as elevation in the rear storage area.
45 Missing fire hose observed beneath the mechanical ventilation hood.
47 -Dust and debris observed on the retail shelves. -Brown and tan fuzz / residue observed on the interior bottom of the chest freezer. -Ash observed on the counter in front of the slushie machine. -White residue / fuzz observed in the catch try of the slushie machine. -Observed chips, flour, and packaging on the shelves where packaged foods have been eaten by rodents. -Mouse droppings were observed in the following locations: * on the lower shelf of the prep table in the warewashing area. * on the lower tray of the deep fryer. * on retail shelves where prepackaged foods are stored.
49 Observed a missing drainage pipe at the handwashing sink in the bathroom.
51 No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom.
51 Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the restroom.
53 Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
53 -Clutter observed in the rear storage area. -Dust and debris observed on the floor in the basement. -Dead roaches (six) observed on the floor in the basement. -Kitty litter box with litter, feces, and mouse droppings observed in the rear storage area. Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the following locations: * beneath the three basin sink. * behind the flat top grill. * beside the deep fryer. * in the rear storage area. * on the stairs leading to the basement. * in the basement.
53 Mop observed stored in a mop bucket instead of elevated to promote air drying.
54 Lux in the warewashing / prep area was measured at 45 instead of at least 540.
68 Take out establishment does not have a waste and/or recycling receptacle within 10 feet of the building
75 The establishment has not removed unapproved tobacco products from the premises.
77 The establishment does not have a tobacco smoking exemption to smoke tobacco products on premises. ** Observed an employee smoking a cigarette inside the facility.
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 01/15/2025

1 No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Corrective Action: FSC application was emailed.
1 The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. ** Cashier did not have adequate knowledge. Corrective Action: Certified person became present.
1 The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Certified person became present.
2 Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Corrective Action: Health Policy was supplied and posted.
4 -Cigarettes, cigarette butts, ashtray found in the POS, retail, and prep areas during the inspection. -An open employee's beverage container was observed in a the rear storage area. ** Advised to discontinue smoking inside the food facility and to provide lids on all employee beverages.
8 Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sink in the prep and restroom areas. ** Advised to supply paper towels at all handwash sinks.
8 Handwash sink in the prep area observed soiled. ** Advised to clean the basin of the sink.
8 Splash guard between the food prep and handwash sink observed falling and obstructing the handwash sink. ** Advised to secure the splash guard so it cannot fall and obstruct the handwash sink.
11 -Observed bags of popcorn and cheese doodles with one or more holes. -Dented canned items observed in the retail area. ** Advised to discard all bags with holes and to remove all dented canned items.
13 Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat sauces in the cold prep unit. ** Advised to store raw food beneath ready-to-eat foods.
14 -Observed the food prep sink soiled. -Observed dry storage products / bags of containers stored in direct contact with the deli slicer. -Observed the not-in-use coffee makers stored on top of the cutting board and flat top grill. ** Advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize all of the food-contact surfaces that have been contaminated.
20 A gallon of milk was stored on the floor in the POS area at 45.8 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. ** Advised to only store potentially hazardous foods in cold holding units and to discard the milk.
21 -Observed a white fuzz in direct contact with an unidentifiable meat stored in the cold prep unit. -Observed celery stored in the cold prep refrigerator with brown discoloration and wilted. ** Advised to discard all foods with fuzz or discolorations.
21 Observed deli meats and cheeses stored in the closed display case without date markings of when they were originally opened. ** Advised to place date markings when you originally open or prepare foods in the facility.
26 -Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the prep area. -Observed brown sugar and kitty litter stored on the same shelf in the retail area. ** Advised to relocate all chemicals to be stored below all food, equipment, and single service articles.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep, retail, rear storage and basement areas. ** Advised to obtain pest management services before the next inspection.
36 An insect control device (fly tape) located in warewashing area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. ** Advised to remove the fly tape and to obtain pest management services and to allow those individuals to provide the facility with insect control devices.
37 Bottled beverages not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area.
43 Observed un-inverted single use food containers stored in the retail area not stored to prevent contamination.
45 Domestic microwave oven observed.
45 -Missing fire hose observed beneath the mechanical ventilation hood. -Observed the flat top grill scratched / damaged.
45 -Observed cardboard lined shelves in the retail reach-in refrigerators. -Observed soda crates used as elevation in the rear storage area.
47 -Residue and debris observed on the interior bottom of the cold prep refrigerator. -Dust and debris observed on the retail shelves.
51 No lidded trashcan observed in the restroom.
51 Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the restroom.
53 -Clutter, debris and not-in-use equipment observed in the prep area. -Clutter observed in the rear storage area. -Dust and debris observed on the floor in the basement. -Dead roaches observed on the floor in the basement. Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the following locations: -beneath the three basin sink. -between retail shelves and retail refrigerators. -in the rear storage area. -on the stairs leading to the basement. -in the basement.
53 Damaged floor tiles observed in the retail area.
54 Galvanized hood filters observed.
57 Person in Control of premises has not taken reasonable measures to prevent patrons from smoking.
68 Take out establishment does not have a waste and/or recycling receptacle within 10 feet of the building
74 The establishment is selling tobacco without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
77 The establishment does not have a tobacco smoking exemption to smoke tobacco products on premises.
78 The establishment is selling electronic cigarette devices without a valid Philadelphia Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. -provided
36 In-ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
51 No lidded trashcan observed
53 Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
53 Damage floor tile rear storage area
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 08/14/2023

21 Expired milk observed -discarded
34 Food temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
36 Visible physical evidence of mouse/rat activity observed in the basement and rear storage area. -droppings observed
36 Cat observed
36 In-ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Cardboard lining observed reach-in refrigeration unit; not approved cleanable surface
53 Cleaning required basement storage area to remove construction debris Cleaning required basement floor, steps and rear storage area to remove droppings ad debris observed
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 05/30/2023

8 soap not observed employee restroom -supplied
21 Deli meat opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the closed display case was not marked with the date it was opened. -provided
36 Visible physical evidence of mouse/rat activity observed in the basement and rear storage area. -droppings observed
36 In-ground cellar door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 Cardboard lining observed reach-in refrigeration unit; not approved cleanable surface
51 No lidded trashcan observed employee restroom
53 Cleaning required basement storage area to remove construction debris Cleaning required basement floor, steps and rear storage area to remove droppings observed
Brothers Deli & Grill
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Inspection Date: 08/08/2022

Brothers Deli & Grill INC
1422 W York St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
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