Cafe Nhan

1606 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Nhan stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris and dust observed under counter and prep tables throughout facility and in reach freezer. -Grease and debris observed in the fryer cabinet. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.321

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the (salt and sugar) observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: Paper towel observed lining shelving in the retail area, holding glasses. Note: Surface can't be easily cleaned. New Violation.

46.522

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils observed in the handwash sink. Note: jhand was sink must not be used for anything other than hand washing. Utensil was removed from sink.

46.825(a)

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris and dust observed under counter and prep tables throughout facility and in reach freezer. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on floor surfaces under storage shelving and counter in customer service area and between cooking equipment in food prep area. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

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

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Note: Employees must wash their hands prior to wearing gloves.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and a dish of vegetable observed in the handwash sink. Note: Hand wash sink must not be used for anything other than hand washing. Items were remove from sink at time of inspection.

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Uncovered food observed in the bottom of the cold prep unit. Note: all food must be covered prior to storing. Food was covered at time of inspection.

46.281

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris and dust observed under counter and prep tables throughout facility. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles observed on stairs next to rice cooker in food prep area. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: cooking hood vent and vent in the toilet room was observed with accumulation of static dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Nhan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Nhan on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Nhan?

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

Has Cafe Nhan's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Nhan 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 Cafe Nhan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Nhan is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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