In Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service season 1 episode 10, titled Brunos, Gordon Ramsay visits Bruno’s, a family-style diner in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. The restaurant has been operating since 1989 under the ownership of Tim Bruno, who is resistant to updating the establishment's decor and kitchen operations. This resistance is causing a decline in customer numbers and profits.The Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, which aired on August 6, 2025, focuses on Gordon’s undercover inspection, the challenges between Tim and his son Nick, and the efforts made to revive the restaurant’s standards and future.Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service exposes Bruno’s owner’s resistance to change after 36 yearsOwner’s resistance and tensions between father and son View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTim Bruno opened Bruno’s in 1989 and has run it mostly by himself with limited formal training. His son Nick, who has worked there for about a decade, now aims to modernize and take over. However, Tim resists the changes that Nick and others propose. A candid conversation at a baseball field arranged by Ramsay revealed this tension over the restaurant’s future.Gordon asked Tim if it was about time to "pass the baton" to his son. To this, Tim replied,“But I’m still not ready to go. I still want to come in every day. I still have enthusiasm.”Ramsay pressed further, asking when it would be "Nick’s way" instead of Tim’s way, highlighting the need for a shift in leadership. Tim responded by explaining that Nick has a different "vision" than he does. Meanwhile, Ramsay emphasized Tim's problem, saying:“You seem to be slightly delusional, the fact that you’re [sitting] there having fun with customers and yet you have no idea how incompetent your practices are.”Tim also expressed feeling blindsided by Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service's surprise visit.“I got embarrassed, and I got... put down, you [made] me nervous,” he shared.Inspection reveals hygiene problems and outdated systemsGordon Ramsay @GordonRamsayLINKThere's a Phanatic helping revive this diner in Philly tonight on #SecretServiceFOX at 9/8c ! Dance moves not included...see you tonight or next day on @HuluRamsay’s undercover inspection uncovered multiple hygiene issues and inefficient kitchen practices at Bruno's. He found a dead mouse in the basement, dirt under the booth cushions, and an overflowing grease trap. The milkshake machine had live bacteria, and grayish ground beef was stored uncovered. Ramsay also observed Tim scraping a dirty grill with the same spatula used for cooking.The kitchen lacked organization, relying on handwritten orders that contributed to communication breakdowns. The problems were not just cosmetic but presented health risks and operational inefficiencies.To further assess quality, Ramsay sent secret diners, who reported cross-contamination and improperly prepared dishes, such as vegetarian orders served with meatball sauce and eggplant grilled next to raw meat.Transformation efforts and future outlookBruno's reformed look (Image via Instagram/@brunoschestnuthill)Following the inspection, Ramsay gathered the staff and exposed the issues, conducting ATP tests to measure contamination levels, with one reading showing 2358, whereas the safe limit is 30. Further, Tim admitted the kitchen had not been cleaned in years and confessed he was losing interest as he aged.Subsequently, the restaurant underwent deep cleaning and updates that preserved its classic diner feel but introduced modern touches, such as new wallpaper and a digital POS system. Furthermore, Ramsay worked with Nick on culinary skills and menu revisions to prepare him for the leadership role. Following the appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, Bruno's transformation culminated with the restaurant’s relaunch on March 31, 2025, as posted on their Instagram account.Viewers can tune in and stream Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service anytime on Fox.