Bistro Southeast
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Bistro Southeast, located at 1824 South St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 25, 2026, with a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations. Previous inspections for Bistro Southeast have predominantly been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
45
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in basement refrigerators.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gap observed under back door, outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non-ANSI Sanitation approved domestic refrigerator observed in the basement. - Inoperable reach-in refrigerator observed in the establishment being used for dry storage. -Non-NSF rice cooker observed in preparation area. -Observed damaged door gasket for cold preparation refrigerator by POS station. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food residue and grease observed on sides of cooking equipment, and exterior of rice cookers. -Food debris observed on bottom surfaces of reach-in refrigerators in kitchen and inside storage containers. -Food residue observed on food containers, toaster oven, bulk containers, shelving surface where bulk containers are being stored, and external surfaces of refrigerators. -Debris observed on interior surfaces of reach in freezer. -Accumulation of ice in chest freezer. -Residue on splash guard at warewash handwash sink. -Dust observed on top of under counter refrigerator under POS station.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Grimes observed under and in catch basin drain. -Grimes along floor-wall juncture and corners of food preparation, and warewash area. -Grease stains observed on some areas on the wall. -Debris observed on floor surfaces under and behind equipment in storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood surfaces.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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