DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THAI CAFE

Health inspection records show THAI CAFE in PORT CHARLOTTE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

217 Palmetto Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32801
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13487298

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed scoop handle touching the flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Make Table. Operator cleaned the food debris. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887124

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked over each other with no airflow at wait station.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to ware washing area handwashing sink. Educated the operator to install on the hose bibb.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844857

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open carton of heavy whip cream not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waste receptacle blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the waste receptacle for clear access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780902

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled with food debris at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty container. Operator replaced the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing area handwash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450342

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline cracking raw shell eggs and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and placing utensils for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator removed the vegetables from underneath the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over soup at Display Cooler Unit. Operator placed raw eggs at bottom of Display Cooler Unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379883

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 81F next to Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over cooked duck at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of Make Table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ginger at Make Table. Operator removed the food item from underneath the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator printed and completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site