Philly Bros

734 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Aug 17, 2018

Score

High Risk

Philly Bros has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 17, 2018. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at Philly Bros since Aug 17, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Philly Bros trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 17, 2018

Routine

5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINATIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED COS

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D)(D)OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUEDE.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA . MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY STORED SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A)OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367

Sep 1, 2017

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. DEFROST 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Bros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Bros on file is from Aug 17, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Bros?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Philly Bros.

Has Philly Bros' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Philly Bros have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Philly Bros means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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