JK THAI GARDEN
116 E 5 AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.385.4700
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live crawling on the wall by sushi Bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024026872 | Apr 26, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2022027201 | May 24, 2022 | Mar 8, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2021057858 | Oct 5, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezer in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets in dry storage Upright Koolmore freezer gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezers interior in dry storage Upright Koolmore freezer interior
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by microwave in the kitchen. Wall by prep cooler at cook line.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live crawling on the wall by sushi Bar
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200 +++ operator changed water.rechecked 50 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing watch. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright white reach in freezer gaskets in dish area. Exterior white freezer rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezer in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets in dry storage Upright Koolmore freezer gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezers interior in dry storage Upright Koolmore freezer interior
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by microwave in the kitchen. Wall by prep cooler at cook line.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over walk in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees water bottles on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. White reach in freezer exterior rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets Hood filters soil.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezer interior
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Sprouts (59F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with white liquid. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar containers. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Line dry storage shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons at cook line in standing water 74F. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white freezer gaskets. Hood filter at cook line. Reach in white chest freezer gaskets Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white freezer interior Reach in white chest freezers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - tums stored over prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purses, hats aprons hanging on dry storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freeze. - whirlpool freezer next to Dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of rice cooker.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. - men's restroom urinal.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 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 - 0ppm, Operator check sanitizer and reprime machine. 2nd reading 100ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored at staging counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink stored at staging counter.
Equipment in poor repair. - KoolMore freezer door.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Reaching freezer in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - serving utensils stored in cabinet across ice machine.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw fish in whirlpool freezer in back area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on preparation table at expo.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Operator added new raw menu items to menu. -Operator marked all new items to correspond to consumer advisory. -Ensure compliance of violation by upon next unannouncedA inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink at staging table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - make up stored over clean Plates at sushi bar.
Equipment in poor repair. - rust on both.white chest freezers in back area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat prep vegetables in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Apr 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - server preparing salad
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - white Whirlpool freezer across dish machine.
Apr 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 live roaches in unused air fryer stored on prep table in dry storage area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 30 + Rodent droppings observed in corner behind double door freezer in dry storage area. - Several droppings in 2 other locations under shelving across double door freezer in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink at staging table across ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - server preparing salad
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Sushi chef
Hole in or other damage to wall. - Hole in wall around pipe area in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - white Whirlpool freezer across dish machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in cooks / kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw chicken thawing in back storage area. -Operator place in walk-in cooler
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna and yellow tail fish stored in same container with ready to eat shrimp and Krab.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw beets in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw escolar 46°, raw tuna 50°, Operator prepped items 60 minutes prior. Operator placed in ice bath for quick cooling.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on sushi station. -fryer baskets
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -Spray bottle of yellow liquid stored under 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on sushi station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored on servers station table in hallway area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floor in walk-in and dry storage areas
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons stored handle side down in lower cabinet at server station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall next to make line.
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.