Brazas BBQ Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Brazas BBQ Chicken stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired milk was observed on the basement walk-in cooler dated, 1/25/2025. The person in charge discarded the expired milk.
46.201
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Rust was observed around shelves in several refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Openings in the ceiling were observed in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.921
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: A plastic bag was wrapped around the middle section of the faucet of the food preparation sink and was in need of repair. New Violation.
46.671
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Dec 1, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food boxes were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
46.321
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Aluminum foil was being used to line lower surfaces in the food preparation area.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of two restrooms was observed out of order. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The rear outer opening of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was observed open without a screen. The person in charge was advised to close the door.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food boxes were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the basement walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the food preparation area.
46.774
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Aluminum foil was being used to line lower surfaces in the food preparation area. -Lower surface cleaning needed in the food preparation area due to mouse droppings (non food contact surfaces).
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wall cleaning was needed around cooking equipment due to food residue. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood filters were observed with an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available in one of two restroom areas. The person in charge was informed to supply paper towels.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. NOTE: A Food Safety Certified Person was not present during the arrival of this inspection. The Food Safety Certified Person later arrived.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The rear outer opening of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was observed open without a screen. The person in charge was advised to close the door.
46.922(e)(f)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic crates were being used for elevation in the basement storage area, which are not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Aluminum foil was being used to line lower surfaces in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -General floor cleaning around the perimeters of the floor in the food preparation area due to debris. -Floor cleaning under shelving in the basement storage area due to mouse droppings. -Floor cleaning needed in the chemical storage closet due to mouse droppings. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brazas BBQ Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brazas BBQ Chicken on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brazas BBQ Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brazas BBQ Chicken.
Has Brazas BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brazas BBQ Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brazas BBQ Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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