Bistro Southeast
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Bistro Southeast has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in basement refrigerators.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under back door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved domestic refrigerator observed in the basement. - Inoperable reach-in refrigerator observed in the establishment being used for dry storage. -Non-NSF rice cooker observed in preparation area. -Observed damaged door gasket for cold preparation refrigerator by POS station. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment, and exterior of rice cookers. -Food debris observed on bottom surfaces of reach-in refrigerators in kitchen and inside storage containers. -Food residue observed on food containers, toaster oven, bulk containers, shelving surface where bulk containers are being stored, and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezer. -Residue on splash guard at warewash handwash sink. -Dust observed on top of under counter refrigerator under POS station.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grimes observed under and in catch basin drain. -Grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease stains observed on some areas on the wall. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood surfaces.
46.981(d)
74
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk, eggs held at 61-54 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action as taken and milk was discarded and eggs were relocated to refrigerator.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the lobster, noodles and rice, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing noodles in 3 bay warewash sink. Corrective action was taken and surfaces were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the major 5 food born illnesses. A copy of the employee health policy was emailed. New Violation.
46.102
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment, and exterior of rice cookers. -Food debris observed on bottom surfaces of reach-in refrigerators in kitchen and inside storage containers. -Food residue observed on food containers, bulk containers, shelving surface where bulk containers are being stored, and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezer. -Residue on splash guard at warewash handwash sink. -Dust observed on top of under counter refrigerator under POS station. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grimes observed under and in catch basin drain. -Grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease stains observed on some areas on the wall. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in basement refrigerators.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under back door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved domestic refrigerator observed in the basement. - Inoperable reach-in refrigerator observed in the establishment being used for dry storage. -Non-NSF rice cooker observed in preparation area. -Observed damaged door gasket for undercounter refrigerator by POS station.
46.671
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, noodles, cooked lobster, and slaw/salad potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the , was not date marked. Corrective action was taken and items were date marked.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerators. Corrective action was taken and items were relocated.
46.281
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in basement refrigerators. New Violation.
46.632
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.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under front door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand wash sink and food preparation sink is not sealed to wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment, and exterior of rice cookers. -Food debris observed on bottom surfaces of reach-in refrigerators in kitchen and inside storage containers. -Food residue observed on food containers, bulk containers, shelving surface where bulk containers are being stored, and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezer. -Residue on splash guard at warewash handwash sink. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grimes observed under and in catch basin drain. -Grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease stains observed on some areas on the wall. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Grease residue observed on hvac vent covers. -Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood surfaces. New Violation.
46.981(d)
52
Jan 16, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard used as shelf liners is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment, under stove top, and on cold hold unit door hinges. -Food residue observed on food containers and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - An accumulation of grimes observed under and behind cooking equipment. -Build up of grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease observed on ceiling, walls and on duct registers by POS area and ventilation hood. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust observed on hvac vent covers and surrounding ceiling surfaces.
46.981(d)
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: -Chicken, beef, cut lettuce was held between 46-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in Charge took c0rrective action and relocated items to bring food temperatures down. Cut lettuce were discarded. -Rice was held at 60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken were stored above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator. Person in charge took corrective action and relocated item.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Person in charge took corrective action and sanitized equipment. New Violation.
46.731
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
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.
46.282
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Clean utensils observed was not stored inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Torn door gaskets observed in cold hold unit. New Violation.
46.582
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on top of under counter refrigerator. -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment and on front of cold hold unit. -Food residue observed on food containers and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer and cold hold unit. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - An accumulation of grimes observed under and behind cooking equipment. -Build up of grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease observed on ceiling, walls and on duct registers by POS area and ventilation hood. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood surfaces below filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Southeast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Southeast on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Southeast?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bistro Southeast.
Has Bistro Southeast's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bistro Southeast have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro Southeast means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bistro Southeast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Southeast is inspected around two times per year on average.
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