Philly Bros

3944 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Philly Bros appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2015. On Jan 31, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Philly Bros dates to Jan 31, 2017.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 21, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM ON PREMISES WITH OUT A DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING DIPPER WELL, WITH COLD RUNNING WATER, AND PROPER DRAINAGE.ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE POTATO CHOPPER.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, ANDINTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Oct 26, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE MACHINE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. MUST INSTALL PLUMBING OVER THE MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ENCLOSED AREA OUTSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Bros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Bros on file is from Jan 31, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Philly Bros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly Bros have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly Bros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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