Philly Bros

734 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2020

Score

High Risk

Philly Bros has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Philly Bros was last inspected on Sep 3, 2020. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Philly Bros since Sep 3, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Philly Bros on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2020

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING RAW MEAT(BEEF) PUT THEM ON TOP THE FLAT GRILL TO COOK,THEN HE WENT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK TOOK FEW SQUIRT OF HANDS SANITIZER ON HIS GLOVED HANDS AND RETURNED IN PREP AREA TO PREP.I STOPPED THE COOK. INFORMED MANAGER ON WHAT TOOK PLACE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES PRIOR TO WASH HAND,MUST NOT SUBSTITUTE SOAP WITH HAND SANITIZER TO WASH HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER OF HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(BEEF,CHICKEN ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF ON 9-4-2020 CRATES REMOVED FROM PREMISES

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD NOR ALUMINUM FOIL AS SHELF LINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS,REPLACE

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECT BOTTOM FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" OF GAP.REPAIR

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP SHELF. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ON 9-4-2020 ISSUE CORRECTED

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

Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Mar 23, 2020

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM: CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, BOXES, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. AT SOUTH STORAGE AREA SECOND FLOOR, ALSO FRONT STAIRCASE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Bros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Bros on file is from Sep 3, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Bros?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” 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 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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