Green Basil Thai Kitchen

240 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Green Basil Thai Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Green Basil Thai Kitchen's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Old food debris was observed on the interior of the handwashing sink located in the food preparation area and was not clean to the sight and touch.

46.981(h)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings were observed on the floor under equipment in the food preparation area and basement storage area.

46.981(k)(l)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates/bowls were not properly inverted or covered in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Multiple non NSF equipment in the basement storage area. -The interior gaskets of several refrigerators/freezers were in need of repair. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in several freezers located in the food preparation area. -Exterior surface cleaning needed around equipment the food preparation are due to grease build-up.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The interior of the mop sink was observed stained and in need of cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Old food debris was observed on the interior of the handwashing sink located in the food preparation area was observed not clean too the sight and touch. New Violation.

46.981(h)

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 later arrived.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Multiple non NSF equipment was observed in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.652

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice build-up in one freezer located in the food preparation area. -Exterior surface cleaning needed around equipment the food preparation are due to grease build-up. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Floor cleaning was needed under and around equipment in the food preparation area due to debris and residue. -Floor cleaning needed under and around equipment in the basement storage area due to debris and mouse droppings. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: the hood filters were observed with an accumulation of grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Mouse droppings on the floor under equipment in the food preparation area and basement storage area. -A live mouse near the trash located in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Plates/bowls were not properly inverted in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.774

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Basil Thai Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Basil Thai Kitchen on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Basil Thai Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Basil Thai Kitchen.

Has Green Basil Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Green Basil Thai Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Green Basil Thai Kitchen 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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