Chabaa Thai Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
78
Score
Public records show three inspections at Chabaa Thai Bistro stretching back to 2024. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.
Chabaa Thai Bistro's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate storage for cleaned utensils. Observed clean dishes stored on flooring, person in charge instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize prior to proper storage on rack shelving. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food contact surface of aluminum foil lining shelving in main prep kitchen is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Chest freezers in basement observed with heavy ice accumulation -Bottom surfaces of reachin freezer observed with food debris -Flooring under rack shelving inside walkin observed in need of cleaning New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Paint observed chipping on walls in basement employee restroom behind sink New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters (on larger hood unit) have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.981(d)
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Apr 4, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed raw ground chicken stored directly adjacent to ready to eat sauces inside undercounter refrigerator unit. -Observed fish at sushi bar inside reachin unit uncovered *items were relocated and covered
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in basement and 1st floor prep areas, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. -labels were provided
46.1002
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Facility observed not in compliance with approved HACCP plan, facility observed with expired buffer solutions (2024) to calibrate pH meter for sushi rice. New Violation.
46.401
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the sushi prep station area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Sign was provided at time of inspection
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. -Orders: Discontinue usage of defective dishwasher immediately until repaired and utilize 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all utensils. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink at waitress station. New Violation.
46.671
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters (on larger hood unit) have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tofu was measured at 44 degrees F. Food item was added to an ice bath.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the sushi prep area.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the food and basement prep areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil observed lining the shelving in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Mouse droppings observed on the shelving under the oven in the food prep area 2. Bulk containers containing rice observed with dirt and other debris on the outside surfaces 3. Pooled water observed at the bottom of the cold prep unit New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the warewashing area New Violation.
46.921
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.
46.282
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chabaa Thai Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chabaa Thai Bistro on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chabaa Thai Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chabaa Thai Bistro.
Has Chabaa Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chabaa Thai Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chabaa Thai Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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