Ez Brunch
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
43
Score
Ez Brunch has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Ez Brunch on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (tuna salad and seafood salad) ,prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler observed not date marked. Corrective action : Person Person in charge marked the tuna salad and seafood salad inside walk-in cooler with the dates they were prepared / transferred into small plastic containers prior to completion of inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not available 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)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : An employee dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer prior to completion of inspection . * Food slicer should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepared tuna salad and seafood salad inside front food service area reach-in refrigeration unit are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cold-prep refrigeration, griddle table stand and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoons in a container of water in the coffee station, was measured at 90 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water (dipper well) . New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 chest freezer (Maytag) present in the basement area and 1 cooler (igloo) being used for storage of serving ice in front food prep / service area. -Interior surfaces of basement area chest freezer lids are cracked and not in good repair. -One cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the one the chest freezer in basement area. -A hole in walk-in cooler ceiling. -Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in front food prep / service area not in good repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation present on fan cover inside the walk-in cooler. -Ice build-up inside chest freezers in basement area. -Debris present along floor perimeter inside walk-in cooler. -Food debris on bottom shelving inside the reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The front food service area handwash sink faucet's hot water handle observed very tight (hard to operate) during inspection. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ceiling mounted ventilation fan cover inside the restroom area. 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 in rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on wall mounted fan over the rear exit door New Violation.
46.981(d)
43
Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action : Person in charge dismantled, washed, rinsed and sanitized the food slicer prior to completion of inspection. * Food slicer should be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours when in use.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 chest freezer (Maytag) present in the basement area and 1 cooler (igloo) being used for storage of serving ice in front food prep / service area. -Interior surface of a basement area chest freezer lid is cracked and not in good repair. -Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -One cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the one the chest freezer in basement area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan cover inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -No designated utility sink for the proper disposal of mop/waste water. -Backflow prevention device not installed on water inlet line for the coffee machine.
46.823(c)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Undrained sump pit in basement area; Sump pump not observed during inspection.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime, debris and grease accumulation observed along floor perimeters of food prep and food service areas (behind and between cooking equipment). -Unused equipment and unnecessary items in basement area. -Old mouse droppings and debris observed in the along floor perimeter of the basement area and steps leading into the basement. -Static dust accumulation present on ceiling tiles in rear exit door area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on wall mounted fan over the rear exit door New Violation.
46.981(d)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoons in a container of water in the coffee station, was measured at 126 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
46.302
64
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue and utensils (cooking pots) observed inside the food prep area handwash sink. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue and utensils (cooking pots) from the food prep area handwash sink during inspection.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed old food residue and soiled utensils inside the food preparation sink. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue and soiled utensils from the food preparation sink prior to completion of inspection.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (tuna salad,seafood salad and fruit salad) located inside front food service area reach-in refrigeration unit, observed not marked with the dates they were opened / prepared / transferred into small plastic containers. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the along floor perimeter of the basement area and on bottom shelving in front food prep / service area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Bags of bread crumbs and onions are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the walk-in cooler. -Uncovered frozen strawberries inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table, coffee station area counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoons in a container of water in the coffee station, was measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 chest freezer (Maytag) present in the basement area and 1 cooler (igloo) being used for storage of serving ice in front food prep / service area. -Interior surface of a basement area chest freezer lid is cracked and not in good repair. -Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. -One cold-prep refrigeration unit observed not operational during inspection. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the one the chest freezer in basement area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on bottom shelving inside the food prep area reach-in freezer. -Mouse droppings and debris present on bottom storage shelving in front food service /prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -No designated utility sink for the proper disposal of mop/waste water. -Backflow prevention device not installed on water inlet line for the coffee machine. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Undrained sump pit in basement area. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ventilation fan cover inside the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Fissure acoustic ceiling tiles, which are porous, not smooth and easily cleanable present in food prep area. -Cracked floor tiles in food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
39
Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form reissued on 8-24-2023.
46.103
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoons in a container of water in the coffee station, was measured at 109 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 chest freezer (Maytag) present in the basement area and 1 cooler (igloo) being used for storage of serving ice in front food prep / service area. -Interior surface of a basement area chest freezer cracked and not in good repair. -Cutting board over cold-prep refrigeration unit observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Pooled water on bottom shelving inside a cold-prep refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Basement area Sump pit clogged and not draining. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping to the bottom shelving inside a cold-prep refrigeration unit tubing not extended to approved indirect waste drain connection or approved condensate evaporator pan.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grimes and grease accumulation observed along floor perimeters of food prep and food service areas (behind and between cooking equipment). -Unused equipment and unnecessary items in basement area. -Clutter and grime present along floor perimeter of front food prep / service area (underneath table).
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Cut watermelons, macaroni salads and fruit salads), prepared in the food facility, located in front food service area reach-in refrigeration unit and rear food prep area cold-prep refrigeration unit were observed not marked with the dates they were prepared / transferred into small plastic containers. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at a handwash sink in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 7-25-2023.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed in the food prep, food storage and food service areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxed oils and beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in hallway storage area. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Stirring spoons in a container of water in the coffee station, was measured at 102 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above or running water. New Violation.
46.302
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Observed single use gloves being used by a food employee (the cook) for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. New Violation.
46.305
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed a loose and unsturdy handwash sink in front food prep / service area. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan cover. -Debris, pooled water and grimes present along floor perimeter inside the walk-in cooler. Static dust on interior surfaces of the kitchen exhaust hood system. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -No designated utility sink for the proper disposal of mop/waste water. -Backflow prevention device not installed on water inlet line for the coffee machine. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensate dripping from the cooling system to floor inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on ventilation fan cover inside the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Fissure acoustic ceiling tiles, which are porous, not smooth and easily cleanable present in food prep area. -Cracked floor tiles in food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ez Brunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ez Brunch on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ez Brunch?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ez Brunch.
Has Ez Brunch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ez Brunch have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ez Brunch means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ez Brunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ez Brunch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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