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WAH HA HA THAI FOOD & NOODLE SOUP

WAH HA HA THAI FOOD & NOODLE SOUP located in GAINESVILLE has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1902 SW 13 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466122

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a rice scoop and a bowl in 72° water by the rice station. These were moved to dish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the dish wash machine tested at zero ppm for chlorine. The owner went to make adjustments. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda cones and diffusers with build up. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : Ack of soap and paper towels at the cook line hand wash sink.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885038

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the area rice scoop and bowl in 84° water. The water was dumped. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed: the open 1/2 gallon of half and half with an open date of 6-17. The manager alleges he is the one who wrote the incorrect date. The date was adjusted. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white spray bottle of sanitizer stored next dry goods/food under the cook line expo table on the lower shelf. The spray was moved to the cleaning area. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: 2 cook staff preparing/rolling egg rolls, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the Pepsi and Dr Pepper soda nozzles are soiled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: white spray bottle, no label. Staff relates this is sanitizer for the kitchen. A label was added. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833144

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: the ice scoop was stored on the front edge of the ice machine. The scoop was then placed in a dry round pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: shrimp thawed in standing water. The shrimp was moved to the 3 compartment sink and running water was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: raw eggs on the cook line, no time mark. An adjusted time mark was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: 2 ice buckets stored in the prep area hand wash sink. The buckets were moved to the drain board by the sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 food service staff over 60 days, no Employee Training food safety certificate.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832770

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8768665

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety items in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler, are not at 41° or below. The Ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 87°. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: staff eating at prep tables in the kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler: beef 50-53, tofu 49, shrimp 52. Items brought out from the walk-in cooler at 11:00. Items have been ice down. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine shroud is soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439585

  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer/refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: prepped chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F. This was not in use recently, tea was also 52F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: spring egg rolls being made by hand, 2 staff, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves added. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Htuseng's Certified Food Manager certificate is expired.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the edge of the ice machine deflector/shroud had foreign substance on the lip. ALSO, the Dr Pepper soda nozzle cone has buildup.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 4 kitchen staff working with food, no Certified Food Manager on shift.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed: 2 paint style brushes in the dish wash machine area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439324

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370511

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts on the cook line 47F
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 staff over 60 days lacking Employee Training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 3 employees with lack of proof form employee responsibility to report illness.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 4 paint style brushes on the clean dish rack. These were moved to the office. Corrected On-Site