Banh Mi Spot
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Banh Mi Spot four times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust and dust on storage racks in the basement storage area (near the walk-in cooler). - Observed rust and grease on shelving rack in the kitchen area (near the cooking equipment).
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed clutter and unused equipment stored on the floor surfaces underneath the basement staircase which does not allow the floors to be easily cleanable.
46.921
86
Sep 5, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food (cooked pork stew), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Sanitarian advised PIC to discard of the food item during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: - Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and/or warm water not used. - Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink in the basement prep area. Sanitarian advised PIC to replenish paper towels during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork stew and RTE food items inside of the walk-in cooler. Sanitarian advised PIC to move the chicken to an appropriate shelf during the inspection. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings inside of the bucket storing utensils and equipment (forks, tea pitchers, whisks, colanders, can openers) on the lower shelving surface in the kitchen prep area.
46.711(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No person with valid food safety certificate present at time of inspection. Corrective action; PIC w/ valid Phila. Food Safety Certificate arrived at the end of inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings inside of the bucket storing utensils and equipment (forks, tea pitchers, whisks, colanders, can openers) on the lower shelving surface in the kitchen prep area. - Observed mouse droppings on the lower shelving surfaces in the kitchen prep areas. - Observed mouse droppings on the window ledges in the basement prep areas near the chest freezers. - Observed mouse droppings on the basement ledge and stairs. - Observed mouse droppings on the floor perimeters and in-between equipment in the kitchen, kitchen prep areas (near the reach-in refrigerator and behind prep tables), basement storage, basement prep, and basement ware washing areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. - Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. - Food dispensing utensil in the cooler of ice observed in direct contact with the ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed a non-NSF/ANSI approved cooler in the kitchen prep area. - Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen prep area slow to drain. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed grease and grimes accumulated on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mops idle inside of a bucket rather than hung when not in use to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
35
May 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue was observed in the handwash sink in the prep area. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in, were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed rodent bait on the floor to the left of the wok area/ grills. Rodent bait station needed: Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. New Violation.
46.1026
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating food in the prep area when inspector arrived. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees were not properly washing hands as there was no soap available at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.132
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food prep surfaces and utensils were observed with mouse droppings. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils being stored in murky, room temperature water in the prep area. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. New Violation.
46.775
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees. New Violation.
46.775
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Single use gloves being used for multiple tasks without being changed, or not being discarded when damaged or soiled. New Violation.
46.305
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: -broken handsoap dispenser observed at handwash sink in kitchen -non-NSF/ ANSI approved cooler being used for storing consumable ice New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Non-food contact surfaces: -mouse droppings observed on lower shelving in the prep area New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents- rodent droppings observed in the rear trash area on unused food equipment. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning needed: -food residue on flooring in the kitchen prep/ wok area -food residue on flooring in the warewashing/ basement prep area -mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters throughout the facility: prep area floor perimeters, basement steps, basement floor perimeters, dead mouse on the floor in the basement storage area New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in under counter reach-in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food in the prep area. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door was propped open at the start of the inspection, as well as the service window. These outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee with long hair in the prep area- observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats. New Violation.
46.152
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banh Mi Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Spot on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Spot?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Spot.
Has Banh Mi Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Spot have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banh Mi Spot 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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