Brunch Brothers

2310 N Broad St Front B, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Brunch Brothers' 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the prep area observed soiled at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: The basin of the sink was cleaned.
46.981(h)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash and cardboard boxes stored on the floor in the basement area instead of securely inside a waste receptacle.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris and trash accumulation observed in the corners at the POS counters. -Observed a soiled glue trap in the basement area. -Observed residue on the wall near the water heater. -Not in use hot holding unit present in the basement area. -Grease and debris observed on the floor beneath the hot prep area. -Debris observed on the floor beside the toast station. -One dead roach observed on the floor near the mop sink.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed dish storage racks in use as elevation in the basement area.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Slight grease and food debris observed on the lower tray of the deep fryer and on the shelves beneath the flat top grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the filters of the mechanical ventilation hood. -Food debris observed on the table with the toaster. -White and brown fuzz observed on the frame of the Snapple reach-in refrigerator where the gaskets meet the frame in the basement area.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor in the bathrooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One dented canned item observed in the basement area. Corrective Action: The can was segregated and the PIC intends to return it to the distributor.
46.201
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Observed ready-to-eat cooked bacon stored in the reach in refrigerator in the prep area not covered or protected from contamination. ** Advised to provide coverings for all cooked foods present in the facility. -Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat lettuce in the reach-in refrigerator in the prep area. -Observed raw fish stored directly above raw beef above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator in the prep area. -Observed ready-to-eat deli meats stored on the same shelf as raw shell eggs in the reach-in refrigerator in the basement. ** Advised to ensure the following organization is present to prevent contamination. * ready to eat foods including cooked foods, breads, fruits, and vegetables. * raw fish * raw pork * raw whole beef * raw ground beef * raw chicken and raw shell eggs New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 150 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective Action: The sanitizer was remade and it retested at 300 ppm.
46.731
Management awareness; policy present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. Corrective Action: A Health Awareness Reporting Procedure policy was distributed and the facility was advised to hang the procedure for all food employees to see.
46.111(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Repackaged foods present in the facility are not labeled with the common name of the food for easy identification. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Observed the coffee station at the front service counter without a sneeze guard or protection from patron contamination. -Observed bottled beverages stored on the floor in the patron area instead of stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed the single service straws at the coffee station at the front service counter without a sneeze guard or protection from patron contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior layer of plexiglass cracked on the reach-in refrigerator in the basement. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease and food debris accumulation observed on the lower tray of the deep fryer and on the shelves beneath the flat top grill. -Debris observed on the lower shelf of the prep tables. -Food debris observed on the table with the toaster. -White debris / power observed on the shelf above the cold prep refrigerator. -Residue, food debris and grime observed on the interior and exterior of the cold prep refrigerator, and reach-in refrigerators and freezers. -Observed ice accumulation with debris on the interior walls of the chest freezers. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the ground surrounding the exterior waste receptacle and oil storage container soiled. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged floors, walls, and ceilings observed in the basement area. -Grease stained ceiling tiles present in the prep area. -Observed exposed sheet rock present as the walls and ceilings in the basement area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lights present inside the reach-in refrigerators in the basement area. New Violation.
46.943
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brunch Brothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brunch Brothers on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brunch Brothers?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brunch Brothers.

Has Brunch Brothers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brunch Brothers have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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