Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering, the earliest from 2023. Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed ice build-up around the fan/condensation box and upper shelf inside of the walk-in freezer. - Observed the faucet fixture of the handwashing sink near the ice machine loose.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the lower shelf of the last two prep tables near the dry storage room.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine slow draining.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent cover in the employee men's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a broom idle against the handwashing sink near the steamer. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Dec 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shelled eggs were stored above a ready to eat food (truffles) in the catering walk-in cooler. **Eggs were relocated at the time of the inspection.
46.281
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowl/food container observed without a handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (dry oats). **The common bowl was removed from the bulk item at the time of the reinspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed milk crates being used as elevation in the walk-in units.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed the garbage disposal connected to the wash basin of the 3-bay warewash sink instead of on a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink. - Observed loose faucet fixture on the 3-bay warewashing sink.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dried fruit and other debris underneath/behind the dry storage racks. - Observed dust and debris around the floor perimeter near the half rack containing buckets in the men's locker room. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A slicing knife was observed in the handwashing sink near the steamer. **The knife was removed from the handwashing sink at the time of the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewashing sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. - The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **The bottle of quaternary ammonium was replaced at the time of the inspection. **The dish machine was turned off at the time so that the 3-bay warewashing sink could be utilized until the dish machine has reached the proper rinse temperature.
46.674(d)(e)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (AP Flour & Sugar). **The common bowls were removed from the bulk items at the time of the inspection.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed a lightbulb out in the men's restroom.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed the pipe under the dish machine leaking. - Observed the garbage disposal connected to the wash basin of the 3-bay warewash sink instead of on a stand-alone sink or a deep basin handwashing sink.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the lower wall near the reach-in freezer.
46.901
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink in the lower restroom/locker areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. **Handwashing signs were placed at the restrooms at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Jar of hot cherry peppers was held at room temperature rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Jar of cherry peppers was discarded at the time of the reinspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (pieces of clot cheddar cheese, a quarter wheel of comte cheese, uncured salami, and bagged shredded cheeses), located in the produce walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 160 degrees F during the sanitizing cycle of the high temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **The dish machine was turned off at the time so that the 3-bay warewashing sink could be utilized until the dish machine has reached the proper rinse temperature.
46.674(d)(e)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowl or food container observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (AP Flour). New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed the sprinkler in the walk-in freezer frozen over. - Observed ice accumulation on the fan covers in the walk-in freezer. - Observed torn gasket on the produce walk-in cooler door.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the one of the hot water faucets on the pastry area 2-bay prep sink with a low water pressure. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed the pipe near the reach-in steamer box leaking. - Observed pipes under the dish machine leaking.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a ladle on the floor under the dry storage seasonings racks.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a loose vent cover in the men's locker room restroom. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (Pepper, sugar, flour, panko crumbs) were not labeled with the common name of the food. **Items were either labeled or discarded at the time of the reinspection.
46.282
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Sep 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: - Observed opened Calabrian chilis stored on the dry storage shelf instead of in a refrigeration unit as stated on the package. **Calabrian chilis were discarded at the time of the reinspection.
46.201
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (pieces of clot cheddar cheese, cut cucumber, sliced bacon, and bagged shredded cheese), located in the produce walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. **Items were discarded at the time of the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewashing sink was 150 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional quaternary ammonium was added to the solution to increase the concentration.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in both locker rooms area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in down in the sandwich prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed an accumulation of static dust on the fan covers in the cheese/produce walk-in unit. - Observed build up ice on the fan cover in the walk-in freezer.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed the condensation line of the reach-in steamer leaking. - Observed the condensation box in the produce walk-in leaking. - Observed the faucet between the wash and rinse bin of the 3 bay warewash sink leaking. - Observed pipes under the dish machine leaking. - Observed one of the water lines of the prep sink leaking. - Observed the pipe of the ice basin sinks leaking. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the toilet in the women's room not clean to site. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed under the fryers/cooking range. - Observed food debris and spiderwebs on the floor/between the lower shelves under the dry storage/seasonings racks.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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May 22, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the prep area next to the ice machine was blocked by juice dispensers and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Dispensers were relocated at the time of the inspection.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat foods (Cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed molding blueberries in the walk-in cooler. - Observed chili peppers on the dry storage shelf instead of being refrigerated as stated on the package. **Person in charge discarded items at the time of the inspection.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils did not reach 120 degrees F (90.7 degrees F) during the sanitizing cycle of the low temperature dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the temperature indicator. **Dish machine was discontinued at the time of the inspection; 3-bay sink will be used until dish machine is properly running.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed the door leading to the dumpster area opened and not properly protecting against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - Common bowls/food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (flour, panko, vegetable base seasoning). - Food dispensing utensil in the panko observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed men's restroom door damaged. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Data plate summarizing operating specifications observed missing on the dish machine. New Violation.
46.591
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris on the floor of the walk-in units. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed the pipe on the handwashing sink next to the 3-bay warewash sink leaking. - Observed dish machine leaking at the time of the inspection. - Observed steaming equipment leaking underneath in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed receptacles for women's sanitary napkins without lids in the upper gender neutral restrooms. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed utility items (mops, brooms and dustpans) idle on the floor throughout the facility not properly hung in the utility area while not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light bulb is not shielded from breakage in the main prep area. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering.
Has Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering 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 Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Di Bruno Brothers Events & Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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