KAO THAI KITCHEN
7199 66 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-350-3722
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
FEB 25
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front soda fountain machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021029831 | May 25, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front soda fountain machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Contains of raw chicken in deli cooler cook line reach in cooler overtop rice noodles. Employee moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna at sushi station in ROP packaging from yesterday thawed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner over top jug of jasmine rice on dry storage shelf. Employee moved
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter in front hand wash sink used for freshwater drinks.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna at sushi station in ROP packaging from yesterday thawed. 1 package
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle for hand wash sink near sushi station
Evidence of Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.bowl of soup with chips sticks near hand wash sink. Employee moved
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed traditional rice bowl on stove cooking.
Was Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee removed. Educated now 50 ppm
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer door handle
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry storage rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside of back door in grass. Educated
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs at cook line in bowl on rack no time stamp
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Quaternary. Employee labeled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer door handle
Food stored on floor. Water filter used for ice machine on floor. Educated employee
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near mip sink. Near back hand wash sink, near bathroom wall, inside bathroom wall right side under sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink taken out and concrete block broken out during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry storage rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado 1/2 cut inside reach in cooler with visible sticker.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service gloves hanging at sushi station
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of reach in freezer right side of establishment,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets deli cooler at cook line
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate13 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. Inside reach in cooler Curry made with coconut milk cooked at 9:00 pm. curry sauce (51F - Cold Holding) at 1pm next day.
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. Was 0 ppm after running.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shelled eggs replaced gloves no hand wash. Instructed to wash hands. Cook washed hands
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. During inspection no parasite distribution observed
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over ready to eat green curry in white stand alone freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Curry made with coconut milk cooked at 9:00 pm. curry sauce (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi station. rice (73F - Hot Holding); rice (72F - Hot Holding) Made today. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filtration system attached to front service station hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at both sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, red curry sauce Curry made yesterday 4-13. No dated marking through establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside rice. Employee moved
Deli cooler Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of reach in freezer right side of establishment,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of prep counter.
Employee eating in kitchen while preparing food
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice cooker next to hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of new oil on floor near back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets deli cooler at cook line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed Lettuce prior to preparation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce both and tomato over ready to eat soup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage no labeled
Mar 12, 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Rice steamer at sushi station. Educated.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Cook at wok area cooked shrimp put inside To go container. Temperature was 110 degrees. Put back on grill recooked to temperature 148 Emailed owner. Educated Hot tips on temps-DBPR form HR 5030-060
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. 0 ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell egg did not wash hands touched handle of pan. Instructed to wash hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bottom of Cut leafy greens
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi station top cooler tuna (50F - Cold Holding); sard fish (50F - Cold Holding); gala (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding) Retemp tuna (42F - Cold Holding); sard fish (41F - Cold Holding); gala (43F - Cold Holding); salmon (41F - Cold Holding)
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cook at wok area cooked shrimp put inside To go container. Temperature was 110 degrees. Put back on grill recooked to temperature 148
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean to go containers stored inverted on storage racked in between cook line and deli cooler
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Rice steamer at sushi station. Educated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food stored on floor. Rice storage on floor next to white stand along cooler. Employee moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage container on bottom shelf at sushi station next to sauce sauce owner discarded
Reach-in freezer bottom interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Employee added more chlorine to sanitizer bucket and chlorine tested at 50 PPM.
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 sanitizer testing at 10 PPM. Employee ran dish machine multiple times and got dish machine chlorine to test at 50 PPM at the end of inspection.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Establishment using laundry lemon scented bleach sanitizer. During inspection employee purchased a bottle of approved chlorine bleach sanitizer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee began washing their hands with out removing single service gloves. Educated employee in the moment on proper hand washing procedures.
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 establishment with printed copy of response to a vomiting or diarrheal event form. Employee posted form.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand sink near soda dispenser. Employee provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple items throughout freezers and coolers not date marked. Emailed employee date marking educational form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with yellow substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl without handle being used to scoop rice. Employee removed bowl out of container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Stove top oven handle and reach in coolers handles soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards grooved on reach in deli cooler across from sushi bar station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Glass cups wet nesting under soda dispenser in server wait station.
Food stored on floor. -Oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored on toaster oven handle. -Set of two tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stove top oven interior soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided establishment with printed copy of the Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Employee posted sign.
No copy of latest inspection report available. -Provided establishment with printed copy of current inspection at the end of the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in cooler across from sushi bar station.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Odor coming from grease trap under three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -To go boxes stored next to rice cooker not inverted. Employee stored boxes inverted.
Stored food not covered. -Soups stored inside in reach in deli cooler across from sushi bar not covered. Employee covered items with plastic wrap during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored in mop bucket in server wait station.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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 employee training is expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near sushi bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table ear three-compartment is rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at sushi bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior near dry-storage shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar stored on shelf in dry-storage area removed from original packaging not labeled
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed medication.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented.
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for escolar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over ready to eat in refrigerator near three-compartment area. Operator removed raw meat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (77F); sprouts (65F); cooked rice (73F)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in bowl of hand wash sink near dishmachine. Operator removed food.
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.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
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 employee training is expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in rice bin near sushi bar. Operator removed bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near sushi bar.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf 3 # 10 cans of bamboo shoots dented. 1 #10 can baby corn dented.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed hand bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table ear three-compartment is rusted.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of soy sauce stored on floor underneath hand wash sink at sushi bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at sushi bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago at wait station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior near dry-storage shelf.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked rice and curry stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar stored on shelf in dry-storage area removed from original packaging not labeled
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.