Dara Thai
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
55
Score
Dara Thai, located at 1221 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 9, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified one critical violation and nine minor violations related to areas such as utensil storage, handwashing facilities, and linen handling. Across three recorded inspections, Dara Thai has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: -Clean dish racks observed being stored on the floor. New Violation.
46.774
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area.
46.981(h)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between cold prep edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Dishes, to go containers, and forks (behind hostess station and behind the bar) were not properly inverted so that the food surface is faced down.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler observed being used a storage in the basement storage area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Three basin sink observed not set up properly with the washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. **Sanitarian showed employees the proper way of setting up the sink.
46.612
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust accumulation observed on the fan guard in the walk in cooler -Ice accumulation observed in all chest freezers.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outdoor area where trash is located observed needing to be properly cleaned and organized.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in bucket and not hanging properly to dry when not in use.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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