Brazilian Pizza Philly
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
29
Score
Brazilian Pizza Philly, located at 7518 Castor Ave in Philadelphia, PA, had a high-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified 5 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor violations, including issues with food source, handwashing facilities, and compliance with code. Previous inspections for Brazilian Pizza Philly have also resulted in high-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Feb 15, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food safety certified person has a valid Servsafe but does not have a valid city of Philadelphia Food Safety Certification. Application emailed on 3/18/2026.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area. PIC advised the person in charge to provide soap at the hand wash sink in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that foods (cakes) are from an approved source. *Sanitarian advised the PIC to remove the cakes form sale. New Violation.
46.211
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Uncovered food observed in the under-counter refrigerator and reach-in refrigerators. New Violation.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Missing aall 3 stoppers from the 3 bay sink. *Sanitarian advised the PIC to use only mechanical dishwasher until they provide all 3 stoppers for the 3 bay sink.
46.731
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator units and under-counter refrigerator, was not date marked. PIC provided dates for some food items in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: - Bottle sprays in prep and basement area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the bottle sprays. New Violation.
46.1002
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Plastic containers with food observed stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (sugar).
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard was observed lining shelves inside the walking cooler. Aluminium foil observed on the wall behind the cooking equipment/prep area.
46.522
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaking pipe under the hand wash sink in the pizza area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the pizza area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation on the cover vents in the woman's restroom basement area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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