Cafe Vatan

11708 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Cafe Vatan is still short, with only two visits logged. Cafe Vatan was last inspected on Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Wooden pallets inside walk-in cooler and freezer do not meet design standards set forth by ANSI Sanitation: New Violation.

46.671

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

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

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the man's bathroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. PIC provided a hand wash sign during inspection.

46.981(h)

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. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Debris observed inside the reach-in freezer and reach-in refrigerator/kitchen area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Wood ceiling observed in the woman's restroom. -Detached ceiling tiles in the woman's restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pand observed on the floor in the bar area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Vatan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Vatan on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Cafe Vatan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Vatan have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Vatan 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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