Brooklyn Bros Halal Food

1703 W Butler St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Other

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food stretching back to 2025. Brooklyn Bros Halal Food was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Unfinished wood surfaces were observed on beverage storage shelves in the rear. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rear beverage storage shelves are not clean. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A backflow prevention device is not installed on the mop sink hose bibb. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The beverage display refrigerators drain to stainless steel containers. Evaporator pans seem to be inoperable. New Violation.

46.863

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Rear wall surfaces are not clean around the three-basin sink. New Violation.

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

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: The following observation were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer and microwave oven in rear storage room. -Chest freezer and 2 reach in refrigerator not in working condition used to store personal items. -Reach-in refrigerator is not maintaining temperature below 41 F in front area. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on floor and not elevated. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee personal clothing item observed on shelves with food items in the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.963

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device (fly ribbon) located in POS and storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.922(c)

Sep 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Wooden shelving observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Heavy static dust accumulation present on fan cover in the restroom area.

46.981(b)(i)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: An insect control device (Fly strips) located in food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI microwave, chest freezer and stove -Inoperable reach-in unit being used as storage of food, food equipment and miscellaneous items. -Equipment observed in the food prep area: Frigidaire stove, slicer, closed display case, deep fryer, table top griddle, coffee machine *The following items must be removed immediately: Frigidaire stove, deep fryer, table top griddle, closed display case, slicer, coffee machine* New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed on main water inlet line in the basement area. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Trash can with a lid not observed in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No lighting observed in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Bros Halal Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food.

Has Brooklyn Bros Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brooklyn Bros Halal Food 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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