Cafe Thanh Truc
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
67
Score
Cafe Thanh Truc appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Cafe Thanh Truc on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor cleaning was needed in the food preparation area due to debris.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood was observed with an accumulation of static dust/grease and in need of cleaning.
46.544(e)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Several containers observed not labeled with the name of its contents.
46.422
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees were observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets or hats. New Violation.
46.152
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: Cardboard was being sued to line surfaces in several areas.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several chest freezers. -The interior lower surfaces of several refrigeration units were in need of cleaning due to food debris/residue. -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Dust accumulation around the fan guards in the reach in refrigerator.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: One of two restroom doors was observed not self-closing.
46.922(d)
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Dec 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator and chest freezers, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Handwashing sinks behind the counter, in the prep area and restrooms area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin in the basement. Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.731
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Several containers observed not labeled with the name of its contents. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of mouse activity observed in the prep and storage room areas. New Violation.
46.153
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between cold prep refrigerator and wall edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-food grade shopping bags were used for food storage in all chest freezers and cold prep unit. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several chest freezers. -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around washing stations due to residue. -The interior lower surfaces of several refrigeration units were in need of cleaning due to food debris. -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Dust accumulation observed on the fan guards in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The restroom doors were observed not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed under cooking equipment and the perimeters of the floor in the food preparation area due to grease and mouse droppings -Basement storage area floors need to be cleaned around the perimeters and under shelves die to dust dirt debris and mouse droppings. -Window Sills observed needing to be cleaned and sanitized due to mouse droppings. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No Light observed in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.943
45
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink located near the front service area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.
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. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. The food safety certified person arrived several minutes later.
46.103
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were being stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge remove knives to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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: Cardboard was being used to line surfaces in several areas. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several chest freezers. -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around washing stations due to residue. -The interior lower surfaces of several refrigeration units were in need of cleaning due to food debris. -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The restroom doors were observed not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wall cleaning was needed in several areas due to residue build-up. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood was observed with an accumulation of static dust and in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.544(e)
55
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels were needed in the men's restroom area. The person in charge supplied paper towels.
46.941(a)-(e)
In-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were being stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge removed the knives to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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: Cardboard was being used to line surfaces in several refrigeration units. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Exterior surface cleaning needed around equipment in the food preparation area due to residue. -Interior lower surface cleaning needed in multiple refrigeration/freezer units due to debris/residue. -Ice build-up in several chest freezers located in the basement storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The interior of the mop sink was observed in need of cleaning due to residue build-up. New Violation.
46.981(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Thanh Truc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Thanh Truc on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Thanh Truc?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Thanh Truc.
Has Cafe Thanh Truc's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Thanh Truc have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Thanh Truc means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Thanh Truc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Thanh Truc is inspected around two times per year on average.
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