First Daughter Oyster & Co.

401 Chestnut St Renaissance Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting First Daughter Oyster & Co. on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Reinspection

9 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the main level dining, main bar, R level, and the Lower Level closet (2) areas of the facility.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment at the bar and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Ware washing units at both bars are not in use. Hot food warmer inside the kitchen is used for dry storage, only. Milk crates are used for item storage, instead of approved shelving.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Soil accumulations observed on the wall, floor, and rack surfaces inside the walk-in coolers (2) in the basement. Dust observed on shelf surfaces at the bar.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: One of the hand washing sinks at the main kitchen area is disconnected. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust, debris, and mouse feces observed on the floor surfaces at the: - ground floor utility closet - R level prep and ware washing areas - bar areas - basement storage & liquor room areas Wall surfaces of main kitchen needs cleaning. Dust observed on ventilation covers at the ceiling of the dining areas.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee clothing observed inside a cabinet at the main bar area. The clothes were removed, while on site. New Violation.

46.981(j)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trash, grease, dust, mouse feces, and debris observed on the ground of the rear refuse area/loading dock maintained by the Bourse building.

46.884

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: One defective toilet observed inside the toilet room for women. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not provided at both bars. An employee provided both items, while on site.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required at the bar. Management has agreed to manually wash and sanitize glassware, until machine is repaired or use the machine located on the R level of the building.

46.674(d)(e)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside refrigeration unit at food prep area. New Violation.

46.59

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps at the base of the front doors are outer openings in the food facility and it does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: A defective ice machine observed on the lower level kitchen area, but not in use. A defective dish machine not in use at the 2nd bar. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior cooking equipment, shelf surfaces, and the refrigeration units (at main kitchen, R level, basement, and the bars). New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A loose handwashing sink faucet observed inside kitchen on the ground floor. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Trash, grease, and debris observed on the ground of the rear refuse area/loading dock. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the bar and R level areas. Dust and debris observed on floor surfaces at the: -storage room and prep areas - R level prep and ware washing areas - main kitchen prep and storage room - both bar floor surfaces New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Daughter Oyster & Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Daughter Oyster & Co. on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Daughter Oyster & Co.?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at First Daughter Oyster & Co..

Has First Daughter Oyster & Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Daughter Oyster & Co. have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at First Daughter Oyster & Co. 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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