BAHN THAI RESTAURANT INC
2531 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice noodles 50F, in expo cooler near wok, per manager stored over 24 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023015729 | Mar 16, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Raw chicken 53F Beef 59F Pork 44F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection.
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/. Observed expired Certified Food Manager certification for Darunee Saetang. 11/17/2024. There is another CFM certification that is current at establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Observed expired Certified Food Manager certification for Darunee Saetang. 11/17/2029. There is another CFM certification that is current at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade with food debris. Owner cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. Owner printed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler with dirt and or mold like substance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind reach in freezer near can rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all three reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Owner removed tongs and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Owner stored mop properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table. Owner stored cloths properly.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 50F, and cut lettuce 47F, per manager items placed in reach in cooler before closing the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 50F, and cut lettuce 47F, per manager items placed in reach in cooler before closing the day before.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table near storage rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in walk in cooler and near walk in cooler soiled with dirt and or mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler near storage rack.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 113F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals with dirt and or mold like substance on walk in cooler and reach in cooler near storage rack.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet not flushing properly.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice noodles 50F, in expo cooler near wok, per manager stored over 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 49F, cabbage 50F, spinach 50F in expo cooler across from stove. Per manager stored 2 hours ago, manager placed in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed carrots in hand washing sink near employee entrance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice noodles no date marking in expo cooler across from stove, per manager stored 24 hours ago.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishwasher not properly dispensing sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted under prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler across from stove not keeping food cold.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris and trash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on deep freezer, walk in cooler with dirt accumulation.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, tofu, pineapples, bean sprouts not covered up under expo cooler.
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.