GOLDEN THAI RESTAURANT
977 STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32750 · 407-875-8200
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Printed operator handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - upright cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding). Observed on counter at cookline. Operator moved to cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk sugar
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided via email
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp over cut cabbage at reach in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided via email
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - bag of beef thawing together with bag of chicken in triple sink. Operator removed beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - half and half (45 - Cold Holding). Employee moved to cooler kitchen cooler for better cooling
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. -provided printed copy to operator
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided printed copy to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wontons lined with paper towel at reach in cooler across from triple sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back of kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall where cooking equipment is at on cooks line
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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. Operator set up triple sink
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wontons lined with paper towel at reach in cooler across from triple sink
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. Printed operator handout
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back of kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall where cooking equipment is at on cooks line
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spring rolls, rangoons, dumplings not dated
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at the dishwasher, roaches removed
Equipment in poor repair. -2 door traulsen cooler not in use, waiting repair
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At the back door
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.