Dara Thai

1221 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Dara Thai stretching back to 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-use & single-service articles”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
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)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: -Clean dish racks observed being stored on the floor. New Violation.
46.774
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
55
Jun 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dara Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dara Thai on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dara Thai?

Across the inspection record, “single-use & single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dara Thai.

Has Dara Thai's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dara Thai have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dara Thai 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 Dara Thai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dara Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.