JK THAI GARDEN
116 E 5 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purses, hats aprons hanging on dry storage rack. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freeze. - whirlpool freezer next to Dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of rice cooker. Repeat Violation
- 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. - men's restroom urinal.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - tums stored over prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink stored at staging counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - KoolMore freezer door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Reaching freezer in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - serving utensils stored in cabinet across ice machine.
- 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 - 0ppm , Operator check sanitizer and reprime machine. 2nd reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored at staging counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink at staging table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - make up stored over clean Plates at sushi bar. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - rust on both .white chest freezers in back area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat prep vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw fish in whirlpool freezer in back area. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on preparation table at expo. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Operator added new raw menu items to menu. -Operator marked all new items to correspond to consumer advisory. -Ensure compliance of violation by upon next unannouncedA inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-27: **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-27: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-27: **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - server preparing salad - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - white Whirlpool freezer across dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink at staging table across ice machine.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - server preparing salad
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Sushi chef
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - Hole in wall around pipe area in dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - white Whirlpool freezer across dish machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in cooks / kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw chicken thawing in back storage area. -Operator place in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 live roaches in unused air fryer stored on prep table in dry storage area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 30 + Rodent droppings observed in corner behind double door freezer in dry storage area. - Several droppings in 2 other locations under shelving across double door freezer in dry storage area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on sushi station Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored on servers station table in hallway area.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floor in walk-in and dry storage areas
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons stored handle side down in lower cabinet at server station.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall next to make line. Repeat Violation
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna and yellow tail fish stored in same container with ready to eat shrimp and Krab. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw beets in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw escolar 46°, raw tuna 50°, Operator prepped items 60 minutes prior. Operator placed in ice bath for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on sushi station. -fryer baskets
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -Spray bottle of yellow liquid stored under 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).