Cafe Cuong

811 S 8Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cafe Cuong has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed under cooking equipment in the the rear food preparation area due to debris and residue. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Raw wood shelving in the basement storage area. -Aluminum foil was being used to line surfaces in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.522

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Raw wood, which are not smooth and easily cleanable, were being used to support shelving in one freezer unit located in the basement storage area. -Aluminum foil was being used to line surfaces near the rear food preparation area. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in several reach-in freezers located in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open bait was observed on the floor in the basement area. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. The person in charge swept/discarded the open bait.

46.1026

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard and aluminum foil were being used to line the exterior/interior surfaces of equipment in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build-up was observed in several reach-in freezers. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The air vent located in the restroom area was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Cuong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Cuong on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Cuong?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Cuong.

Has Cafe Cuong's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Cuong have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Cuong 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 Cafe Cuong inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Cuong is inspected around two times per year on average.

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