Oh Brother

1600 N Broad St Ste 6, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Oh Brother has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Oh Brother's latest score of 47 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the walk-in cooler refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in charge put dates on chicken and cheese that was rewrapped and stored in the walk-in cooler.

46.385(b)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food employee was instructed to wash hands always before donning on fresh gloves.

46.132

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 100 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Additional sani tabs added to solution to derive 200 ppm during the inspection.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters of prep, warewash and storage areas of establishment to remove grimes and debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) activity observed in the rear storage area. Establishment advised to follow up with pest control management service New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Single-use disposables was observed not inverted or covered before use to prevent contamination. New Violation.

46.692

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Faucet observed Leaking when water is turned on at the 3 compartment sink in the ware washing area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floors of walk-in freezer to remove stains and slight debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food safety certified person came in the middle of the inspection in the person of Tina Black.

46.101

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.

46.731

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floors of walk-in cooler to remove debris on floors of walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside mop bucket not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

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

46.922(e)(f)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oh Brother last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oh Brother on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oh Brother?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oh Brother.

Has Oh Brother's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oh Brother have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Oh Brother 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.

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