Brothers Convenience Store
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
61
Score
Brothers Convenience Store appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent bait (rodenticide) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage along floor perimeter of the basement area. * Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (fresh dead mouse and mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of the basement areaand on bottom shelving inside restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry. -Observed flies in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. -Retail area reach-in refrigeration unit is being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit as required ; * Do not stored any potentially hazardous food in this reach-in refrigeration unit until it has been serviced to maintain temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom area. -Damaged floor /wall junctions inside the restroom area -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Holes in restroom area floor / wall junctions. -Dirty dry /cracked caulking over the restroom area handwash sink. -Mouse droppings and debris present on bottom shelving inside the restroom area handwash sink's cabinetry. -Restroom area toilet commode not clean to sight. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Fresh dead mouse, mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Debris on steps leading into the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
Feb 27, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device (soiled fly glue strips) located in ceiling retail /cashier service area ceilings with potential to contaminate food.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Holes in restroom area floor / wall junctions. -Dirty dry /cracked caulking over the restroom area handwash sink.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
70
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter of the basement area. New Violation.
46.1026
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towels not available at handwash sink in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Holes in restroom area floor / wall junctions. -Dirty dry /cracked caulking over the restroom area handwash sink. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Debris on steps leading into the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device (soiled fly glue strips) located in ceiling retail /cashier service area ceilings potential to contaminate food. New Violation.
46.922(c)
52
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter of the basement area. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove all open rodent baits (rodenticides) from floor perimeter of the basement area prior to completion of inspection. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
46.1026
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom area. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Restroom area handwash sink not clean to sight (grime build-up present ) -Holes in restroom area floor / wall junctions. -Dirty dry /cracked caulking over the restroom area handwash sink.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry.
46.981(f)
64
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. -Retailer area reach-in refrigeration unit is not being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below as required; * Do not stored any potentially hazardous food in this reach-in refrigeration unit until it has been properly serviced and maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom area. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Restroom area handwash sink and toilet commode not clean to sight. -Holes in restroom area floor / wall junctions. -Dirty dry /cracked caulking over the restroom area handwash sink. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
82
Dec 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter of the basement area. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed gap under facility's front main entrance door, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. -Retailer area reach-in refrigeration unit is not being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below as required; * Do not stored any potentially hazardous food in this reach-in refrigeration unit until it has been properly serviced and maintained at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Restroom area handwash sink and toilet commode not clean to sight.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
61
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device not observed on utility (mop) sink's faucet
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Cardboard boxes stored behind door leading into the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the basement area. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water and other beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear food storage areas. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers inside the reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device not observed on utility (mop) sink's faucet New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. -Toilet commode and handwash sink not clean to sight; Grime and debris build-up present. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
64
May 23, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Facility's front entrance door propped open without protective screens, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear food storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in the facility. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow water leak from backflow prevention device installed on watermain inlet line (after water meter) in basement area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
74
Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap under facility's front entrance door, this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cases of bottled water are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in rear food storage area.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Raw wood surfaced shelvings in retail and rear storage areas -Cardboard lining over shelves inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit. -Plastic (soda) crates being used for elevation are not smooth and easily cleanable.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow water leak from backflow prevention device installed on watermain inlet line (after water meter) in basement area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
70
Apr 5, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the restroom area during inspection.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed open rodent bait (rodenticide) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter of the basement area. *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages and cases of bottled water are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in retail and rear food storage areas.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven present in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow leak from basement area water pipe connection.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Base coving was not observed in the restroom. -No cover observed on electrical wall switch inside the restroom area. -Unfinished gypsum ceiling in restroom area. -Debris present along floor perimeter of the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed debris, shoes and other personal effects along floor perimeter of retail area (underneath shelvings) . -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Convenience Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Convenience Store on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Convenience Store?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Brothers Convenience Store.
Has Brothers Convenience Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brothers Convenience Store have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brothers Convenience Store 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 Brothers Convenience Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brothers Convenience Store is inspected around four times per year on average.
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