AHAN THAI KITCHEN
474260 E STATE RD 200, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-321-0255
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 19 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 5 live roaches 1 at prep table with rice cooker 1 on top of ice machine at wait station. 3 on sanitizer buckets at dish area.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025038084 | Feb 24, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025013570 | Dec 19, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025005589 | Oct 15, 2024 | Jul 9, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2024061298 | Aug 14, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
19 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee filled sink up a little more with sanitizer and it was still not registering anything. Employee stated they will need to call company out.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Inspector observed employee on cook line crack raw shelled egg in wok for customer order then with same gloves on and no handwash handle spatula in wok and utensils in seasonings and garlic on crash cart attached to cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, four trays of raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to lower shelf. Also, in larger white reach in freezer near walk-in, bag of ground raw chicken on commercially packaged spring roll wrappers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In larger white reach in freezer near walk-in cooler, bag of raw chicken on a stick in tub over raw beef.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in use in prep area observed with black stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles near back door peeling and in disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under dish machine. Operator killed up and discarded. Also, observed 1 dead roach behind large white reach in freezer. Operator killed up and discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board of cook line. Also, employee charger on rack of dry storage next to food items.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing is dish area and server area.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris and grease build up. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Also, walls to mop sink soiled with residue build up. Also, floor in dish area soiled with residue build up and food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair of tongs hung on door of oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Also, gaskets through pout establishment stained.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door propped open and large gap under screen netting. Also, front door does not fully close.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Operator flipped boxes.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee dumped sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, sanitizer bucket on floor under table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line, cracked raw shelled egg with gloved hands into wok for customer order then handle spatula for wok station with no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects found in kitchen area near cook line/back door.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee remade sanitizer sink and rechecked at 150ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shelled egg stored over bucket ready to eat sauce. Also, in reach in freezer, plastic bag of raw chicken on top of spring roll wrappers and raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table at end of cook line, Cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (73F - Cold Holding). Cut cabbage stored in pan on top of ice. Cut lettuce sitting in pan on table. Operator stated when they close at 2:30 they throw away cut cabbage but put cut lettuce back into walk-in cooler. Operator discarded both items voluntarily. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, bean spouts (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item was put in cooler from walk-in cooler at open.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In server reach in cooler, container of half and half opened yesterday morning not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle so urn soiled with white residue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic reusable gloves and wiping cloth stored on edge of handwash sink in dish area.
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. No proof that employee on cook line hired 30 days prior have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager with health reporting agreement form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles near back door in disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor near back door. Also, observed 4 dead roaches in dish area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain in dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans in dish area stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave on cook line warped/melted/burnt.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in disrepair/missing in kitchen and dish area.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Also, floor under dish machine and three compartment sink soiled with black build up. Also, multiple walls in kitchen soiled. Also, floor under dry storage shelves soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In plastic container next to rice warmer, rice scoops in standing water at a temperature of 78F. Operator discarded the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front door of establishment not lined up so it does not fully shut all the way when closed, leaving a gap open. Also, back door propped open and screen netting open.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple shelves in kitchen/dish lined with tin foil that is ripped.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on cook line on floor.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed scallops in direct contact with non food grade thank you bag.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Employee remade sanitizer solution.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
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. One employee has been hired for two days does not have a signed employee health agreement. Employee read and signed health agreement.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Floor soiled, walls and or ceilings /has accumulation of debris. Walls in kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in warewashing area and front service line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and other debris around garbage / dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both reach in freezers in kitchen area had soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed multiple shelves in kitchen area with torn foil being used as liner.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen area on floor. Operator placed a second bucket under sanitizer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes in kitchen area on food prep tables not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed wet towels to properly store.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce. Items moved and stored correctly.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas in kitchen where tile cracked/removed - some areas have unsealed concrete.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment on cook line. Floor in small area between walk in cooler and mop sink. Floor in back dish area by hot water heater.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken stored on floor. In dry storage area, container of soy sauce on floor. Items moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on gravel/dirt. Manager states that company has been contacted to put a concrete pad in place.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small server area by cook line, utensils in water 74F. Water removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on blue dumpster on side of building. Manager states she will call dumpster company.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster on side of building. Lid closed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf below prep table in dish area. Manager states she will remove and replace.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled egg into wok pan with gloved hands and immediately handled ladle for sauce without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Dish employee coughed in bare hand, removed toothpick from mouth with bare hand, and washed hands at hand washing sink in dish area for approximately three (3) seconds and did not dry them. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three (3) live roaches exiting an electrical outlet near the dish area. Roaches retreated inside outlet. Dish area is an open area with dry food storage area and reach in freezers.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket by server station in kitchen tested 200+ppm chlorine solution. Solution discarded and replaced. New solution tested 50ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above server station in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed fourteen (14) dead roaches on floor in dish area by same electrical outlet where live roaches were observed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee headphones stored on top of can of oyster sauce in dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen are cracked. Manager states that establishment has company coming to estimate.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment on cook line. Wall behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles and two (2) buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is on dirt/grass. Establishment has company working to put in a pad.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager has called repair company.
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager has called repair company.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately twenty-seven (27) live roaches in establishment: approximately twenty-four (24) live roaches on floor and wall behind white stand up freezer near cook line, two (2) live roaches under dish machine in kitchen and one (1) live roach in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In glass door reach in cooler near server area, cream opened yesterday morning not dated. Manager dated cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back prep area.
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. No proof that two (2) employees have been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). Manager printed forms and went over information with new employees. Document signed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately thirty-one (31) dead roaches in establishment on floors throughout kitchen area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles of wok pans on wok station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tiles throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken and raw pork stored on floor. Items moved and stored correctly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area on west side of establishment.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building is on dirt/rocks.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area.
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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen.
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat eggplant. Items moved and stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink near entry to kitchen tested 200+ppm. Water added to solution - retested 100ppm.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
Cloth used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cloth used to store knives on cook line in kitchen. Cloths removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen near cook line. Employee stopped eating.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and hats stored on dry food storage rack with food and single use items. Items moved and stored correctly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in prep area. Floor near rear exit door.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in kitchen showing rust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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. At dish area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm, container empty, new container installed and primed, retested.50ppm)
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 5 live roaches 1 at prep table with rice cooker 1 on top of ice machine at wait station. 3 on sanitizer buckets at dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at sanitizer buckets in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/cracked throughout kitchen.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall under and behind cooking equipment soiled. At wait station, wall behind ice machine has dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers have grease build up.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0, chlorine added, retested 150ppm)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer with soiled ice build up
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 56f raw shrimp 50f raw chicken 53f cut tomatoes 48f flip top cooler. Placed on ice
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside, labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on cooler where spices and paste are stored. Water bottle and open juice boxes. Moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook in kitchen no hair restraint, hat provided
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer with soiled ice build up
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Ice scooper handle stored handle down in ice. Manager removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Dumplings thawing at room temperature
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on 80f states uses it for stir fry, Provided time as a public health form and reviewed with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle store one with yellow substance and other with clear substance,
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Containers of cooked rice operator states for employees, not separated
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on line no hair restraint, placed on a hat
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.