THAI CAFE
217 Palmetto Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32801
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by coffee n basket above drink station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice and sugar containers under front service line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauce at left side entrance to cook line. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three by Bibb in box soda rack. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Under cook line back wall equipment 5 observed. Under cook/service line in center of kitchen 5 observed. Under reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen 5 observed. By mop sink 3 observed. At entrance inside walk-in cooler, 3 observed. Operator began sweeping up and sanitizing areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by coffee n basket above drink station. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice and sugar containers under front service line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in far end cook line floor, by handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent over cook line corner near entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in cook line reach-in coolers. Standing water in bottom of right side cook line reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, rice in non food grade containers under front service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent over cook line corner near entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In far corner cook line under reach-in cooler and maintenance equipment approximately 30 dead roaches. Approximately 10 dead on front line prep table. Approximately 15 dead in sticky trap under tall silver reach-in freezer, 10 on floor under surrounding equipment. Approximately 35 dead under far end cook line equipment closer to service station. Approximately 50 dead under cook line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Dead roaches observed under all pieces of cook line and front line equipment, approximately 35 in total. Dead roaches observed on gaskets of all three reach-in cooler freezers on cook line. 5 dead roaches frozen in ice on shelves in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in cook line reach-in coolers. Standing water in bottom of right side cook line reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of food debris, grease under cook line equipment. Debris on floor of walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach-in coolers cook line and front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm at 104F) after running 3 times. Operator replaced chlorine, 50 ppm after rerunning. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, rice in non food grade containers under front service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and pork over unwashed green onions, bean sprouts in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to lower shelf for proper food protection. Also raw over ready-to-eat, reach-in cooler left side cook line raw shell eggs, raw fish over ready-to-eat sauces. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under Bibb in box soda storage by exit to kitchen back door. 1 live roach by walk-in cooler on floor. One live on floor by dry storage rack. One live on top part pass through window. One live under glass door beer reach-in cooler in drink service area. 3 live under ice machine. 3 live on floor under cook line rice steamer, next to approximately 15 live in sticky trap. One live under front of house drink table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Approximately 12 live roaches around gaskets in reach-in freezer left side cook line. 1 live roach on wall in men's bathroom, 1 live roach in dining room near entrance to kitchen. On live roach in front of tall reach-in freezer in front of kitchen. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent over cook line corner near entrance. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In far corner cook line under reach-in cooler and maintenance equipment approximately 30 dead roaches. Approximately 10 dead on front line prep table. Approximately 15 dead in sticky trap under tall silver reach-in freezer, 10 on floor under surrounding equipment. Approximately 35 dead under far end cook line equipment closer to service station. Approximately 50 dead under cook line equipment. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in cook line reach-in coolers. Standing water in bottom of right side cook line reach-in cooler. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of food debris, grease under cook line equipment. Debris on floor of walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line rice sticks,sauces, oil stored on floor Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach-in coolers cook line and front line. Warning
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm at 104F) after running 3 times. Operator replaced chlorine, 50 ppm after rerunning. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, rice in non food grade containers under front service line. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and pork over unwashed green onions, bean sprouts in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to lower shelf for proper food protection. Also raw over ready-to-eat, reach-in cooler left side cook line raw shell eggs, raw fish over ready-to-eat sauces. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during storage based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw pork stored in same container. Operator separated for proper food protection.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under Bibb in box soda storage by exit to kitchen back door. 1 live roach by walk-in cooler on floor. One live on floor by dry storage rack. One live on top part pass through window. One live under glass door beer reach-in cooler in drink service area. 3 live under ice machine. 3 live on floor under cook line rice steamer, next to approximately 15 live in sticky trap. One live under front of house drink table. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 by walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler by entrance to kitchen, cook line shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers sauce and oil on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer by ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice across from dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw chicken without written procedures, proper labeling. Provided operator form and discussed use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 by walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler by entrance to kitchen, cook line shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers sauce and oil on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer by ice machine Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, on top of ice machine. Operator washed scoop and placed in clean bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 on cook line counters by cutting boards. Warning
- 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. Dishwasher 0ppm after running and priming machine. Operator was able to adjust machine during inspection, 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 small flying insects around handwash sink, drink service station inside entrance to kitchen. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice across from dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw chicken in same container, walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw chicken without written procedures, proper labeling. Provided operator form and discussed use. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sauces in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen and inside both reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer directly across. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulated on vents and surrounding ceiling in kitchen, walk-in cooler.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind mop sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor of cook line, containers oil and sauces. Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Across from dishwashing area, rice and sugar in non food grade containers. In walk-in cooler noodles in non food grade container.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Non-continuously cooked chicken (raw) and raw shrimp over rye sauces on cook line. Operator moved raw foods to bottom shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, front side, cooked white rice (109F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours per operator.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at far end cook line, bottles chemicals over bibb in box soda storage and next to fryer oil. Operator separated the chemicals. Spoke to operator about training employees on designated area for chemicals storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken in cook line reach-in cooler that was non-continuously cooked per operator. Provided form HR 5022-102 and written procedures.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104., operator printed copy. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Partial 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 one signed reporting agreement. Approximately 10 missing. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator printed copies to review with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sauces in walk-in cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by mop sink.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler. repeat 6/27/2023. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler two containers sauces stored on floor. Boxes fish sauce, curry paste, soy sauce stored on floor by back door of kitchen. Repeat 6/27/2023. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over bibb in box soda storage by far end cook line. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on cook line stored on container of oil for cooking. Operator discarded chemicals. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed partially cooked and cooked chicken on cook line. Provided operator with non continuous cooking form and explained use.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed partially cooked raw chicken cooling in reach-in cooler on cook line, covered, in plastic dense container.
- 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Repeat 6/27/2023. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 35A-13-4:Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed dog at table in outdoors dining area. Discussed local permits allowing animals at food service establishments and provided operator with ADA frequently asked questions handout.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).