Brother's Deli Restaurant
PASSThursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Ensure staff is setting up sanitizer buckets and storing the wiping clothes inside. PIC was able to set a bucket up and we tested it 50ppm.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-904.11-C
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Observed kitchen knife being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit. PIC removed the knife and placed it in the warewash area. Ensure staff is properly storing utensils.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Observed a roach on the basement floor at the bottom of the stairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. On 10/23/25 exterminator states he caught a rodent in the kitchen. At today's inspection I did not observe any rodent droppings. Recommend more frequent vists from your exterminator until the report is free and clean. No activity/no catches.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed equipment in the basement and outside in the trash area not being used. Remove all unnessary items and equipment inside and outside that are not being used. Clean outside around the trash area.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.