Eat SafelyIn Florida

BAAN THAI

430 MARY ESTHER CUT OFF NW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-200-4764

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603760
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Two live Flies found at back door, owner fixed the issue, no flies on food.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Two live Flies found at back door, owner fixed the issue, no flies on food.
High priority/35A-02-7
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed peppers stored in retail bags in back of kitchen upright black fridge.
High priority/14-31-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ServSafe Manager certification Thanyamai Sae-Ung expired 11/5/24.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling right side of cookline and in back dishwashing area by back door with apparent water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door inside ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4
Water leaking from ceiling in kitchen and back ware washing area. Observed no food or food contact surface affected by water dripping.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No reading on inspector test strips. Operator switched to sanitizing in three compartment sink with chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in Cooler at Cook Line: Sliced Tomato 55F Raw Beef 48F, Raw Chicken 49F, Raw Pork 52F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler at Cook Line: Sliced Tomato 55F Raw Beef 48F, Raw Chicken 49F, Raw Pork 52F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black debris buildup on ice machine ice shield.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink by back door to kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 chlorine line damaged. Operator repaired line during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan with sponge and water stored in sink by rear kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice shield in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on top of fridge next to kitchen entryway.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ice stored in large trash bags in reach in freezer by back door.
High priority/14-15-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank next to reach in cooler closest to cook line.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup on floors under equipment and near wall baseboards throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4

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.