Thunka Kitchen

5629 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Other
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Thunka Kitchen on the weaker side.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Raw meat was stored above cooked food in the reach in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. New Violation.
46.712
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored stored covered or inverted, and in a self-draining position that allows air drying. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: - Non NSF approved chest freezer in Kitchen - One of the faucets at the 3-basin sink is loose. - Garbage grinder not operational.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed that two of the stoppers in the 3-basin compartments are not in the sink.
46.612
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on the cooking equipment.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed unclean toilet fixture and floor.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mouse droppings behind the chest freezers, debris, and dust accumulation along the kitchen floor. Clean and sanitize all floors throughout the facility. Especially kitchen, storage and toilet room.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical ventilators in the customer toilet room not operational. New Violation.
46.944
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunka Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunka Kitchen on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thunka Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.