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BANGKOK THAI RESTAURANT

11609 S CLEVELAND AVE #28, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.939.6002

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606211
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler observed 1.5 gallon curry sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator sauce has been prepared the day before.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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 walk in freezer; raw chickens stored over raw beef. Operator stored raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled with mold like substance near cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; raw chicken container stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
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Single-service forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination near soda machine. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
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Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef stored over cooked lamb. Operator removed cooked lamb to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 walk in freezer; raw chicken stored over raw beef; not all products commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-17-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food containers at sushi bar. Operator removed food containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cleaning cart. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured ear soda machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at cook line soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored with can curry paste at dry storage.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at sushi bar.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near kitchen exit door.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishmachine soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef stored over cook beef. Operator moved cooked beef to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line.
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near kitchen exit door.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near walk-in cooler. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked duck. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 walk in freezer; raw chicken bags stored with raw beef bags.
High priority/08A-17-6
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 walk in freezer; Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with rice maker at sushi bar. Operator removed rice maker.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked potatoes. Operator removed cooked potatoes to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold- like substance at prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in freezer prepared raw chicken and raw beef not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar and rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/grease residue on hood.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soda machine dispensing tray surface between uses. Operator removed ice scoop to proper storage.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line floor near by fryer soiled with accumulated grease. Dishwashing rack soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler observed one pound of Ahi tuna and three pounds of yellow fin tuna placed under reduced oxygen packaging on site and not frozen, per operator.
High priority/03G-04-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk-in cooler bottom of shelf observed beef in plastic carry out bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler observed one pound of Ahi tuna and three pounds of yellow fin tuna placed under reduced oxygen packaging on site and not frozen, per operator.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler observed 1.5 gallon curry sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator sauce has been prepared the day before.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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. Observed no health reporting agreement. Discussed with operator and Health reporting agreement handout given.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/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. All employees training expired in February of 2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks by soda machine not adequately secured. Operator secured them.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line shelf to go containers not inverted. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes and then handle clear dishes. Informed operator and the operator placed the dishes to get rewashed and sanitized. Explained to the operator and dish washer the importance of washing hands before handling clean dishes to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the sushi make station. Operator removed the items stored inside the hand washing station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cart at the front of the kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in front of the three compartment sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dishes stored on the wire shelf near the rear door.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on the wire shelf near the rear door.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.