Cappelli Brothers

211 S 13Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

American

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cappelli Brothers has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Cappelli Brothers is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vents, air conditioner cover, and ceiling decor. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Low water pressure observed on the sink behind the bar. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Debris accumulations observed on the floor in the bar area. - Lower shelves observed with dirt and debris on them. New Violation.

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

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. *Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the ice machine during the time of inspection.

46.712

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Outer opening in the facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.982

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on in front of 3 basin sink behind bar and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on all air conditioner covers and ceiling vents and tiles. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop was observed being stored at the top of the basin steps; not hung on a utility rack to properly dry. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Defective light observed in the tap room. New Violation.

46.943

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Additional tablets were added to the solution to raise the concentration to 200 ppm.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop was observed being stored in the mop sink basin; not hung on a utility rack to properly dry. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cappelli Brothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cappelli Brothers on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cappelli Brothers?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cappelli Brothers.

Has Cappelli Brothers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cappelli Brothers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cappelli Brothers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cappelli Brothers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cappelli Brothers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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