R & a Brothers

5451 Rutland St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Other

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, R & a Brothers has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so R & a Brothers trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Observed open rodent baits (rodenticides) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, along floor perimeter of the retail area (underneath shelving). *Rodent bait stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.

46.1026

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: -Prepackaged cheese, lunch meats, sour cream and salad inside the retail area reach-in refrigeration unit were held at 46-49 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Milk and eggs inside retail area reach-in refrigeration unit were held at 47 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: One of the retail area reach-in refrigeration units is not being maintained at temperature of 41 degrees fahrenheit and below as required New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Milk spillage on bottom shelving inside a retail area reach-in refrigeration unit. -Ice build-up present inside retail area chest freezer. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet in basement area. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Spider webs on restroom area ceiling. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Unnecessary items, old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of the basement area. -Debris on steps leading into the basement. -Old mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of retail area (underneath shelvings). New Violation.

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

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged plastic cups with ice inside retail area reach-in freezer are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.

46.422

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in basement storage area. New Violation.

46.321

May 8, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor behind the retail area reach-in refrigeration units (by the utility sink). New Violation.

46.321

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Bags of trash, old mouse and rat droppings present along floor perimeter of the basement area.

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

Apr 14, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grime on bottom shelving inside a reach-in refrigeration unit.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No light in restroom area. New Violation.

46.943

Apr 11, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels not available at Restroom area handwash sink. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grime on bottom shelving inside a reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops observed not stored elevated to properly air-dry.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was R & a Brothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R & a Brothers on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R & a Brothers?

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

Has R & a Brothers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at R & a Brothers have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at R & a Brothers 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 R & a Brothers inspected?

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

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