Ameri Thai Bistro

1244 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ameri Thai Bistro is still short, with only two visits logged. On Aug 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Ameri Thai Bistro is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Torn gasket observed reach-in freezer New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on gaskets of freezer New Violation.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: galvanized hood filters observed New Violation.

46.544(e)

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old food residue observed in the handwash sink. Hand sink must not be used for anything other than hand washing. Note: Sink was cleaned at time of inspection.

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several uncovered cooked food observed in units throughout facility. All food must be covered prior to storing. Note: Food covering provided at time of inspection.

46.281

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food located in the small reach-in refrigerator was held at 44.4 to 46.2 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: Food was transfer to a cooler unit.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked and cut potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, were not date marked with the dates they were cooked/cut. Note: date marking was provided at time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Note: Resources was given to PIC at time of inspection.(language barrier was a factor)

46.102

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice observed in reach-in freezer. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ameri Thai Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ameri Thai Bistro on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Ameri Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ameri Thai Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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