BOWL THAI CAFE
With 5 inspections documented, BOWL THAI CAFE maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in NEW SMYRNA BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
360 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Flagler
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/2/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3628096
Call Back - Complied1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13619301
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Minimum of one employee over 60 days with no proof of training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
1/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13582734
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 int, 2 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Butter 60 F on top of reach in cooler where lid opens. Moved underneath - sliced tomatoes improperly iced at 54F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Walk in cooler holding several curry sauces 52-58F. Frozen thawed seafood and meat up to 46F. (Moved to another cooler) Cooked rice 57F. See stop sale Per employee, cooler felt "cold" at the start of the day, around 10 am. Fan off and unit not running during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Minimum of one employee over 60 days with no proof of training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Admin Complaint
11/24/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10924020
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 7 int, 4 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee cup in beverage cooler at front counter Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowls washed and rinsed, then put away to dry without sanitizing Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shell eggs and raw chicken over ready to eat food Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved employee left and returned to building and began washing bowls at the three compartment sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Butter 60 F on top of reach in cooler where lid opens. Moved underneath - sliced tomatoes improperly iced at 54F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart in the kitchen area Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer and quat test strips Warning
- 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/ Warning
- 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. Minimum of one employee over 60 days with no proof of 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter Corrected On-Site Warning