Couch Tomato Bistro

100 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

American

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Couch Tomato Bistro is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jun 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Couch Tomato Bistro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. -documentation of Pizza slices disposal/prep time was not observed *

46.385(c)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the outdoor walkin cooler. -observed a closed container of raw chicken stored above a closed container of cooked chicken. -

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was less than 50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. -person in charge changed sanitizer solution immediately at the time of inspection.

46.674(d)(e)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Small leak observed in ceiling of basement on opposite side warewash area. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Ventilation was observed not provided in restroom on 2nd floor. New Violation.

46.944

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.

46.422

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink at bar on 2nd floor was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. -management took immediate corrective action by provided approved sanitizer concentration levels

46.674(d)(e)

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Front door observed continously open during time of inspection. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Finished portion of ceiling was observed missing above prep table in basement across from warewash sink. -management relocated prep table at time of inspection New Violation.

46.323

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints in front prep/serving area. New Violation.

46.152

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

Inspector notes: -Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in prep area on 1st floor -Observed loose gasket on door of undercounter refrigerator in prep area of 1st floor -Observed compressor leaking into pan inside basement walkin unit New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment observed on flooring in 1st floor prep area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Couch Tomato Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Couch Tomato Bistro on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Couch Tomato Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Couch Tomato Bistro.

Has Couch Tomato Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Couch Tomato Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Couch Tomato Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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