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Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery

2340 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
Southeast Asian
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a stack of bowls and large strainers in front of back of house hand sink
5-205.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler holding TCS foods such as meats and cut leafy greens with an ambient temperature of 45.6*f degrees. No TCS food were out of temperature at time of inspection. Re-inspection will occur tomorrow 3/27
4-301.11
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink nearest the three-compartment sink with multiple Tupperware containers stacked in the basin and hanging off the faucet. Alerted the Person In Charge (PIC) who removed the containers and supplied the sink with needed items for handwashing. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks must ALWAYS be maintained as unobstructed and accessible
5-205.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several wet, used wiping cloths sitting on the counters throughout the establishment. Alerted the manager, who took the used wiping cloths to the hamper and grabbed fresh, clean wiping cloths to put in the sanitizer bucket. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
86
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can of pesticide stored above mop sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Person in charge removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-206.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food with no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Observed containers of frozen beef on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge stated that beef was thawing in air before use in cooking. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process
3-501.13
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen staff grab red pork out of hot holding box with tongs and drop a piece onto floor. Employee picked up piece on the floor with tongs, discarded pork and attempted to use tongs to continue cooking with unadulterated product. Employee was asked to immediately change tongs and continue with a clean pair before continuing
4-702.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot holding unit containing cubed chicken at 115*f degrees. Per PIC item was inside unit less than 2 hours. Unit was not filled with water to transfer heat
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cashier interact with customers via cash register and directly glove to cut an avocado. Discussed when to wash with employee at time of inspection
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Boba out on time control at 85*f degrees from 11am. No time stamp. Discussed making a time control policy with PIC and rotate product every 4 hours. Guidance provided via email
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink no paper towels
6-301.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Observed whole frozen pork with no packaging directly containing plastic grocery bags inside walk-in freezer. Discussed using food staff items to store food with direct contact
3-307.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: None onsite at time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
47
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery.

How does Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery is inspected around four times per year on average.

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