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DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 05/15/2024

36 Small space at the base of the front door is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
45 The three compartment sink is loose and not properly sealed against the wall.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and shelves at the food prep areas.
47 Interior walk-in freezer wall and floor surface cleaning is needed. Rust observed on shelves inside the large walk-in cooler.
49 The garbage disposal unit is installed inside the drain of the wash basin of the three compartment sink, instead of a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink.
51 Holes observed in the wall of employee toilet rooms (2nd floor).
53 Peeling paint observed at ceiling above ware washing unit. Baseboard coving are not properly sealed onto the walls at the dispatch, packaging, and storage areas. Broken floor tiles observed at the 2nd level storage area.
53 Dust and debris observed on the floor perimeters of the dispatch, ware washing, ice machine, and storage areas. Soil accumulations observed on ceiling tiles at the food prep areas. Dust and soil accumulations observed on wall surfaces at the food prep area.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024

8 Paper towel dispensers were empty at the hand wash sinks inside toilet rooms and at food prep areas. Paper towels were provided at the hand wash stations, while on site.
21 Potentially hazardous ready to eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours was located inside the walk-in cooler and was not date marked. The Chef removed and discarded items from the walk-in cooler, while on site.
36 Mouse feces observed on floor perimeters throughout the facility and inside the walk-in cooler.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving at storage areas, and inside walk-in units.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Interior walk-in cooler wall and floor surface cleaning needed. Rust observed on shelves inside walk-in coolers.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and shelves at the food prep areas.
49 The garbage disposal unit is installed inside the drain of the wash basin of the three compartment sink, instead of a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink.
51 Peeling paint observed on employee toilet room (2nd floor) wall. Sink is not properly sealed against the wall inside employee toilet room (1st floor). Misplaced floor tiles observed inside employee toilet rooms (1st floor).
52 Several old waste receptacles without lids are stored in the refuse area are vermin attractants.
53 Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters throughout the facility. Dusty ventilation covers observed on ceiling of cold packaging room. Soil accumulations observed on ceiling tiles at food prep areas.
53 Baseboard coving are not properly sealed onto the walls at dispatch, packaging, and storage areas.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of grease.
54 Light bulb is missing inside walk-in cooler.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

13 Shelled eggs were stored above a ready to eat food (truffles) in the catering walk-in cooler. **Eggs were relocated at the time of the inspection.
41 Common bowl/food container observed without a handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (dry oats). **The common bowl was removed from the bulk item at the time of the reinspection.
45 Observed milk crates being used as elevation in the walk-in units.
49 - Observed the garbage disposal connected to the wash basin of the 3-bay warewash sink instead of on a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink. - Observed loose faucet fixture on the 3-bay warewashing sink.
53 - Observed dried fruit and other debris underneath/behind the dry storage racks. - Observed dust and debris around the floor perimeter near the half rack containing buckets in the men's locker room.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

8 A slicing knife was observed in the handwashing sink near the steamer. **The knife was removed from the handwashing sink at the time of the inspection.
14 - The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewashing sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. - The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **The bottle of quaternary ammonium was replaced at the time of the inspection. **The dish machine was turned off at the time so that the 3-bay warewashing sink could be utilized until the dish machine has reached the proper rinse temperature.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (AP Flour & Sugar). **The common bowls were removed from the bulk items at the time of the inspection.
45 Observed a lightbulb out in the men's restroom.
49 - Observed the pipe under the dish machine leaking. - Observed the garbage disposal connected to the wash basin of the 3-bay warewash sink instead of on a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink.
53 Observed holes in the lower wall near the reach-in freezer.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

8 No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink in the lower restroom/locker areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. **Handwashing signs were placed at the restrooms at the time of the inspection.
14 The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **The dish machine was turned off at the time so that the 3-bay warewashing sink could be utilized until the dish machine has reached the proper rinse temperature.
20 Jar of hot cherry peppers was held at room temperature rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Jar of cherry peppers was discarded at the time of the reinspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (pieces of clot cheddar cheese, a quarter wheel of comte cheese, uncured salami, and bagged shredded cheeses), located in the produce walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (Pepper, sugar, flour, panko crumbs) were not labeled with the common name of the food. **Items were either labeled or discarded at the time of the reinspection.
41 Common bowl or food container observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (AP Flour).
45 - Observed the sprinkler in the walk-in freezer frozen over. - Observed ice accumulation on the fan covers in the walk-in freezer. - Observed torn gasket on the produce walk-in cooler door.
48 Observed the one of the hot water faucets on the pastry area 2-bay prep sink with a low water pressure.
49 - Observed the pipe near the reach-in steamer box leaking. - Observed pipes under the dish machine leaking.
53 - Observed handwashing sink in the men's locker room area not fully sealed to the wall.
53 Observed idle mop bucket with dirty water near the utility sink. **The mop bucket was emptied at the time of the reinspection.
53 Observed a ladle on the floor under the dry storage seasonings racks.
54 Observed a loose vent cover in the men's locker room restroom.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 09/11/2023

11 - Observed opened Calabrian chilis stored on the dry storage shelf instead of in a refrigeration unit as stated on the package. **Calabrian chilis were discarded at the time of the reinspection.
14 The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewashing sink was 150 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional quaternary ammonium was added to the solution to increase the concentration.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (pieces of clot cheddar cheese, cut cucumber, sliced bacon, and bagged shredded cheese), located in the produce walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
36 Observed receiving door opened and not properly protecting against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in both locker rooms area.
45 Observed reach-in down in the sandwich prep area.
47 - Observed an accumulation of static dust on the fan covers in the cheese/produce walk-in unit. - Observed build up ice on the fan cover in the walk-in freezer.
49 - Observed the condensation line of the reach-in steamer leaking. - Observed the condensation box in the produce walk-in leaking. - Observed the faucet between the wash and rinse bin of the 3 bay warewash sink leaking. - Observed pipes under the dish machine leaking. - Observed one of the water lines of the prep sink leaking. - Observed the pipe of the ice basin sinks leaking.
51 Observed the restroom door in the men's locker room not self-closing.
51 Observed the toilet in the women's room not clean to site.
53 - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area of the main prep kitchen. - Observed handwashing sink near the steamer in the kitchen area unsealed from the wall.
53 Observed idle maintenance tools (Dustpans) not hung to prevent harborage of insects and rodents.
53 - Food debris observed under the fryers/cooking range. - Observed food debris and spiderwebs on the floor/between the lower shelves under the dry storage/seasonings racks.
65 The establishment does not have a garbage disposal or service for the collection of the grindable food waste produced.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 08/10/2023

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. **Sanitarian emailed the person in charge a copy of the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application.
11 - Observed expired liquid eggs and molding raspberries in the walk-in cooler near the pastry station. **Affected items were discarded at the time of the reinspection.
13 Raw animal food (Shelled eggs) were stored above ready to eat food (Turkey breast deli meat) in the produce walk-in cooler. **Eggs were relocated at the time of the reinspection.
20 Food (deli meat) was held at 46.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the sandwich reach-in refrigerator. **Food was discarded at the time of the reinspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (pieces of clot cheddar cheese, cut honeydew, cut lemon and sliced red cabbage), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
36 Observed receiving door opened and not properly protecting against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies and house flies) observed in both locker rooms and the pastry area.
45 Observed cardboard lining the shelf of the liquid eggs and pickles in the produce walk-in cooler.
47 - Observed an accumulation of static dust on the fan covers in the cheese/produce walk-in unit. - Observed build up ice on the fan cover in the walk-in freezer.
49 - Observed the condensation line of the reach-in steamer leaking. - Observed the sprinkler system in the walk-in freezer leaking and freezing over. - Observed the condensation box in the produce walk-in leaking.
53 - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area of the main prep kitchen.
53 - Food debris observed under the fryers/cooking range. - Observed food debris on the floor under the dry storage/seasonings racks. - Observed debris under the prep table with the ice bathing sinks, the pastry prep table and cooking equipment in the prep areas and cooking area. **The prep table with the ice bath sinks were swept under at the time of the reinspection.
54 Observed a blown out light above the steamer reach-in unit.
65 The establishment does not have a garbage disposal or service for the collection of the grindable food waste produced.
DiBruno Brothers Events & Catering
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 06/26/2023

8 Observed steel wool pads and scouring pads in the handwashing sink at the warewashing area.
11 - Dented canned items observed on the storage shelf near the dry storage room. - Observed expired liquid eggs and molding blackberries in the walk-in cooler near the pastry station. - Observed opened sweet chili sauce on the dry storage shelf instead of being refrigerated as stated on the package. **Affected items were discarded at the time of the reinspection.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (Wheel cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage container (sugar) was not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Observed receiving door opened and not properly protecting against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent/insect activity (droppings/body and fruit flies) observed in the men's locker room and the main catering area under the 2-bay prep sink.
41 - Common bowls/food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour) at the pastry area.
47 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the fan covers in the cheese/produce walk-in unit.
49 - Observed the pipe under the sanitizing bin of the 3-bay warewash sink leaking. - Observed pipe under the 2-bay prep sink in the pastry area leaking. - Observed leaking/dripping faucets on the 3-bay warewash sink.
51 Observed receptacles for women's sanitary napkins without lids in the upper gender neutral restrooms.
51 Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent in the lower men's restroom.
53 Observed mop not properly hung in the utility area while not in use.
53 - Observed holes in the wall of the men's locker room. - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area of the main prep kitchen.
53 - Food debris observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the prep and storage areas. - Observed rodent droppings on the floor underneath the 2-bay prep sink. - Observed food debris on the floor under the dry storage/seasonings racks. - Observed debris under the main prep table, the pastry prep table and cooking equipment in the prep areas and cooking area.
65 The establishment does not have a garbage disposal or service for the collection of the grindable food waste produced.
DB Commissary, LLC
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 05/22/2023

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sinks in the prep/cooking areas.
8 The handwashing sink in the prep area next to the ice machine was blocked by juice dispensers and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Dispensers were relocated at the time of the inspection.
11 - Observed molding blueberries in the walk-in cooler. - Observed chili peppers on the dry storage shelf instead of being refrigerated as stated on the package. **Person in charge discarded items at the time of the inspection.
14 The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 120 degrees F (90.7 degrees F) during the sanitizing cycle of the low temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **Dish machine was discontinued at the time of the inspection; 3-bay sink will be used until dish machine is properly running.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (Cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (droppings) observed in the kitchen area under the 2-bay prep sink.
36 Observed the door leading to the dumpster area opened and not properly protecting against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
41 - Common bowls/food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour, panko, vegetable base seasoning). - Food dispensing utensil in the panko observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food.
45 - Observed men's restroom door damaged.
46 Food facility lacks QAC and chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46 Data plate summarizing operating specifications observed missing on the dish machine.
47 Observed an accumulation of food debris on the floor of the walk-in units.
49 - Observed the pipe on the handwashing sink next to the 3-bay warewash sink leaking. - Observed dish machine leaking at the time of the inspection. - Observed steaming equipment leaking underneath in the kitchen area.
51 Observed receptacles for women's sanitary napkins without lids in the upper gender neutral restrooms.
53 - Food debris observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the prep and storage areas. - Observed salad on the floor of the temporary holding walk-in cooler. - Observed rodent droppings on the floor underneath the 2-bay prep sink. - Observed food debris on the floor under the dry storage/seasonings racks. - Observed debris under prep tables and cooking equipment in the prep areas and cooking area. - Observed spillage underneath the pasta/seasoning rack in the back of the main prep kitchen.
53 - Observed holes in the wall of the women's locker room. - Observed unsealed pipes/wires in the ceiling near the drying rack in the warewash area. - Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the main prep area. - Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area of the main prep kitchen.
53 Observed utility items (mops, brooms and dustpans) idle on the floor throughout the facility not properly hung in the utility area while not in use.
54 Light bulb observed out under the exhaust hood.
54 Light bulb is not shielded from breakage in the main prep area.
65 The establishment does not have a garbage disposal or service for the collection of the grindable food waste produced.
DB Commissary, LLC
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Inspection Date: 05/25/2022

34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside the refrigerated prep room.
36 The base of the metal garage door at the loading dock is an outer opening in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
37 Beverages and boxes of food related items are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in storage areas.
45 Non operational blast freezer in the prep area. Non operational chest freezer in the rear storage area. Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving in the storage areas.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
47 Grease and soil accumulations observed on cooking equipment surfaces. Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning needed. Rust and debris observed on walk-in cooler shelves.
49 Water observed leaking from a condensation line inside the walk-in cooler.
52 Trash and debris observed on the ground of the refuse area.
53 Food debris observed on the floor perimeter surfaces of the prep and storage areas. Debris accumulations observed on wall and ceiling surfaces in the prep areas.
53 Floor tiles are missing and misplaced in the ware washing and food prep areas.
54 Light bulb is not shielded from breakage inside walk-in cooler.
54 Light bulbs are out under the exhaust hood.
60 The Office of Food Protection has received plans (PR# 21-1097) for this establishment. The HACCP plan was reviewed and approved on 1-19-2022. The HACCP plan for fresh juice bottling was not evaluated and not approved, because the equipment is not available on site. The HACCP plan was reviewed again today by the Sanitarian and in compliance. When management obtains new equipment and want to start fresh juice bottling, please call 215-685-7495.
65 The establishment does not have a garbage disposal or service for the collection of the grindable food waste produced.
DB Commissary, LLC
435 Fairmount Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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