Vientiane Bistro

2537 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Vientiane Bistro has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Vientiane Bistro's 67 doesn't quite reach.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
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 quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **An employee emptied the solution and refilled the sanitizing compartment with additional tablets and fresh water.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mice droppings) observed in the kitchen & restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Plastic containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (rice). **The person in charge removed the containers at the time of the inspection.
46.302
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mice droppings on the lower shelf of the prep table containing the bulk dry ingredients. - Observed dust and debris on the upper edge of the wall in the back of the basement area.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Observed a running faucet on the garbage disposal sink. - Observed a leak in the pumping mechanism for the air conditioner in the basement area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed a gap underneath the restroom door. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings around the floor perimeter behind and on the aide of the reach-in refrigerator. - Observed mouse droppings around the floor perimeter behind the rag/apron bin. - Observed an accumulation of static grease on the floor underneath the 6-burner and 4-burner stovetops. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vientiane Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vientiane Bistro on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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