Cafe Viet Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
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Score
Cafe Viet Kitchen has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cafe Viet Kitchen on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired half & half was observed in the food preparation area dated, 2/16/2025. The person in charge discarded the expired half & half.
46.201
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. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. The food safety certified person later arrived.
46.103
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees were observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers were observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates and bowls were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF microwave near the side storage area. -Unused cold-holding unit in the storage area. -Unused equipment in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around equipment in the food preparation area due to residue. -Ice build-up in several freezers in the side storage are and basement area. -Lower surface cleaning was needed along storage shelves due to debris. -The interior surfaces of several refrigeration units were in need of cleaning due to food debris/residue. -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The air vent located in the restroom was in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation. -Surface cleaning was needed around the handwashing sink faucet due to residue build-up. -Water stained ceiling tiles in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The walls located in the food preparation area were in need of cleaning due to grease. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hoof filters were observed with an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food containers and beverages were not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in several areas. New Violation.
46.321
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers were not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. *
46.981(h)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, cold prep , and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Person in Charge dated food during the time of inspection.
46.441(5)(6)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Containers in the cold prep, and reach in refrigerator observed not properly labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils observed not properly inverted with the food surface faced down. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non Grade food bags observed being used as storage in the reach in refrigerator, freezer, and chest freezers. New Violation.
46.521
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks the proper quac sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice build up observed in reach-in freezer in the basement. -Cardboard observed lining the shelves in the kitchen prep area. -Aluminum Foil observed lining shelves. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the bathroom. -Damaged walls and chipped paint observed in the customer service area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vents in the customer service area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Viet Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Viet Kitchen on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Viet Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Viet Kitchen.
Has Cafe Viet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Viet Kitchen have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Viet Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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