Baan Thai
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
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Score
Baan Thai has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Baan Thai on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the lower prep area. **The handwashing sink was supplied with paper towels at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. **Sanitarian emailed the person in charge arrived copy of the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Lack of kickplates observed on 2 refrigeration units in the upstairs kitchen. - Observed a broken reach-in refrigerator in the lower prep area. - Observed an accumulation of build up ice in the chest freezer near the handwashing sink in the lower prep area. - Observed the cold prep refrigeration unit across from the stove stop in the kitchen not working properly.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed an accumulation of static grease on the side of the fryer. - Observed an accumulation of static grease and debris underneath the grilling pilot table. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent cover observed in the restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor baseboard around the side of the walk-in cooler and prep table in the lower prep area missing/unsealed. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a light blown out in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.943
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredient (rice). New Violation.
46.302
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Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior surfaces of the ice machine bin in direct contact with ice. **Person in Charge removed ice, cleaned and sanitized the ice machine bin during the inspection.
46.712
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food(chicken) observed not being stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards attached to salad prep units observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease build-up observed on the exterior of the fryer in the kitchen. -Dusty fan guards observed in the "Beverage-Air" reach-in refrigerator and salad prep units in the kitchen. -Dusty fan guards observed in the walk-in cooler in the basement. -Ice build-up observed on the interior of chest freezers in the basement. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak from the pipes located under the 3-compartment ware washing sink in the basement. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent cover observed in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises cleaning: -Stained wall surfaces observed around the hood in the kitchen. -Grease and debris accumulation on the floor under and behind the preparation and cooking equipment in the kitchen and basement. -Dead insects observed on the floor under the 3-bay ware washing sink in the basement. -Extra item: observed 1 broken reach-in freezer in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baan Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baan Thai on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Baan Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baan Thai have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baan Thai 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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