Dahlia Thai Cuisine

8498 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Dahlia Thai Cuisine has seven inspections in the public record. Dahlia Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “mops being dried outside, hanging on fence, adjacent to dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Observation : Rinse-additive hooked up to sanitizer tube for dishwashing machine at time of visit. Machine not dispensing sanitizer at all during test runs. Corrective Action : Ensure dishwashing machine is equipped to automatically dispense sanitizer during dishwashing cycle so that dishes are sanitized as required. Issue was corrected on site. FDA Code 4-204.117(A) : Ware washing machines, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers. A ware washing machine that is installed after adoptio
4-204.117(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(F)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
4-904.11(B)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
3-307.11
70
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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EMPLOYEE CELLULAR PHONES LEFT IN FOOD PREP AREAS (ONE NEAR CUTTING BOARDS AND ANOTHER ON AN OPEN BOX OF DELI TISSUE. ENSURE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. **7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.**
7-209.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
6-501.16
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(2)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Handler Training criteria. ENSURE ALL YOUR EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
228.31(d)
90
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Mops not properly air-dried after use
6-501.16
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dahlia Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dahlia Thai Cuisine on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dahlia Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “mops being dried outside, hanging on fence, adjacent to dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dahlia Thai Cuisine.

How does Dahlia Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Dahlia Thai Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Dahlia Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dahlia Thai Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dahlia Thai Cuisine 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 Dahlia Thai Cuisine inspected?

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