Bro & Sis Halal

5708 Ridge Ave St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Other

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Bro & Sis Halal has five inspections in the public record. Bro & Sis Halal was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Bro & Sis Halal's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A food employee failed to wash their hands because there was no hot water available at the designated handwashing sink in the food preparation area. The person in charge restored hot water to the handwashing sink during the inspection.

46.131

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food (beef patties)in the prep area. The person in charge promptly covered the food item.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge (PIC) did not initially demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code, specifically regarding the symptoms and names of foodborne illnesses, as required by the Department. A language barrier contributed to the deficiency. The sanitarian reviewed the required food safety knowledge with the PIC through an interpreter. Following this instruction, the PIC demonstrated improved understanding of foodborne illness symptoms and reporting requirements.

46.102

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed there was no hot water available at the designated handwashing sink in the food preparation area. The person in charge restored hot water to the handwashing sink during the inspection.

46.805

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

Inspector notes: Observed no grease trays on the hood system. New Violation.

46.671

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed 1 out of 2 grill units observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Flooring of mobile vendor observed in need of minor cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not readily available, observed still in sealed packaging. -PIC removed packaging for availability.

46.941(a)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed at serving window, bulb needs to be replaced. New Violation.

46.943

Jul 26, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Food (tomatoes) was held 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *Food Discarded.

46.385(a)(2)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: -Leak observed at waste tank. New Violation.

46.861

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bro & Sis Halal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bro & Sis Halal on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Bro & Sis Halal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bro & Sis Halal have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bro & Sis Halal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bro & Sis Halal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bro & Sis Halal is inspected around two times per year on average.

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