Inspection ReportRelated Reports Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 04/11/2025
42 Observed inadequate storage for cleaned utensils. Observed clean dishes stored on flooring, person in charge instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize prior to proper storage on rack shelving.
45 Food contact surface of aluminum foil lining shelving in main prep kitchen is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching.
47 -Chest freezers in basement observed with heavy ice accumulation
-Bottom surfaces of reachin freezer observed with food debris
-Flooring under rack shelving inside walkin observed in need of cleaning
51 Paint observed chipping on walls in basement employee restroom behind sink
54 Hood filters (on larger hood unit) have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 04/04/2025
8 Handsink in warewash area was observed operating without access to cold water
8 No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the sushi prep station area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
-Sign was provided at time of inspection
13 -Observed raw ground chicken stored directly adjacent to ready to eat sauces inside undercounter refrigerator unit.
-Observed fish at sushi bar inside reachin unit uncovered
*items were relocated and covered
14 Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
-Orders: Discontinue usage of defective dishwasher immediately until repaired and utilize 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all utensils.
26 Working containers in basement and 1st floor prep areas, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
-labels were provided
27 Facility observed not in compliance with approved HACCP plan, facility observed with expired buffer solutions (2024) to calibrate pH meter for sushi rice.
45 Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
45 Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink at waitress station.
54 Hood filters (on larger hood unit) have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 02/28/2024
45 Aluminum foil observed lining the shelving in the food prep area.
53 Cracked floor tiles observed in the warewashing area
53 Grease accumulation observed on the floor perimeters behind the deep fryers.
Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 01/17/2024
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the sushi prep area.
14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin.
20 Tofu was measured at 44 degrees F.
Food item was added to an ice bath.
35 Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the food and basement prep areas.
41 Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients.
45 Aluminum foil observed lining the shelving in the food prep area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 Grease accumulation observed on the exterior surface of the deep fryer
47 1. Mouse droppings observed on the shelving under the oven in the food prep area
2. Bulk containers containing rice observed with dirt and other debris on the outside surfaces
3. Pooled water observed at the bottom of the cold prep unit
53 1. Grease accumulation observed on the floor perimeters behind the deep fryers
2. Mouse droppings observed on the floor near the slicer in the food prep area
3. Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the utility closet in the basement prep area
4. Food debris/dirt/splatters observed on the walls in the warewashing area
53 Cracked floor tiles observed in the warewashing area
Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 12/27/2022
36 Side outer opening near dining area in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
* Employee initiated corrective action adding door sweep.
39 Wiping cloths observed lying on 3 compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
* The person in charge removed wiping cloth.
47 - Grease accumulation observed on outer surfaces of hot hold equipment.
- Dust accumulation on fan vent cover in walk-in cooler.
54 Static dust and grease observed on front vents of hood.
Chabaa Thai Bistro
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
Inspection Date: 12/14/2022
8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sinks in the kitchen and ware ware wash area.
* Paper towel provided
8 The hand wash sink in the ware wash area was blocked by buckets and pans and not accessible at all times for employee use.
* Buckets and pans were removed.
13 Fly tape with dead flies observed hanging in food prep area.
* Fly tape was removed and discarded.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in basement area.
46 Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Food debris observed on bottom surface of reach-in and under counter refrigeration units.
- Dust accumulation on fan vent cover in walk-in cooler.
- Outer surfaces of hot hold equipment have grease accumulation.
- Ice accumulation in chest freezer.
53 The following observations were made:
- Food debris on flooring surface under equipment throughout kitchen area.
- Grease accumulation observed behind mechanical hood system on floor.
- Mouse droppings in basement observed under storage rack.
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53 - Dust accumulation on walls near hood.
- Grease accumulation on flooring surface.
54 Hood filters and front vents have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Francis' Corner @ Main St Market
4343 Main St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
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