MEE THAI RESTAURANT
Lee Road
Orlando, Florida, 32810
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. (1) urinal in men's room out of order
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of back door.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking from cup while prepping food.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken in bottom of reach in cooler make table. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing on glass door cooler.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer outside.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small clam shells on prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 102F utensils on cook line. Changed water 135F.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag with cooked rice.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cutting raw chicken above onions and carrots.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 109F
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over clean dishes in ware wash area and comet with clean pots.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of kitchen in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board on cooks line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan on prep table soiled Lid to flour container soiled Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in container not labeled Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained to board on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine strips for dish machine, needs to obtain QUAT strips for sanitizer buckets Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
- 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. Ran and tested 3X 0 ppm Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach on floor in kitchen by rack holding clean dishes (1) live roach on table with microwave next to food being served to customers Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained to board on cooks line
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart in front of hand sink in kitchen
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine strips for dish machine, needs to obtain QUAT strips for sanitizer buckets Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, water 77°; operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting covers missing cooks line lights
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Wings covered with to go bags 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with glass rack stored in front of hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sanitizer buckets on quaternary tablets, operator only has chlorine test strips
- 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 with form, all employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to areas throughout restaurant in kitchen and store room - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid on cook line make table
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of box of chicken
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and behind cooking equipment
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to areas throughout restaurant in kitchen and store room
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings on top of canned goods by back door refrigeration units 8 droppings on shelf with food products outside storage 3 droppings on top of food container holding potatoes 6 droppings between refrigeration units in hallway 10 droppings under dish machine 2 droppings on top of dish machine 20 droppings behind deep freezer in hallway off kitchen Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on line
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink front line used as dump sink as evidence of ice in sink
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks out back door not secured - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Covers missing over lights on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water cooler in hallway to 2 door white cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks out back door not secured
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Covers missing over lights on cooks line
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water cooler in hallway to 2 door white cooler
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with gloves on with no soap
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by rice cooker Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, owner discussed proper hand washing with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 form Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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 with form employees signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).