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MAYA THAI CUISINE

6840 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 407-960-8666

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3913035
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under Ac unit.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023035053Jun 6, 2023Aug 21, 2023$800
3--2023022202Apr 6, 2023May 25, 2023$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink with employee.
High priority/22-49-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the cook line. Observed food debris build up on the interior of the reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floors/ Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease soiled ceiling vents and tiles on the cook line and the dish washing area. Observed grease build up on the floor near, on and around the cooking equipment. Observed soiled floors in the dish washing/ prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in the interior of the reach in cooler and freezer in the kitchen near the dishwasher.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the exterior of the microwave being soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with several cut marks on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of sauces being stored on the floor on the cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave interior being soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the dish washing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors being soiled with old food debris on the cook line.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed an expired management training for Warin Khuansuwan expired on 8/17/19.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the exterior of the microwave being soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with several cut marks on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of sauces being stored on the floor on the cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave interior being soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the dish washing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors being soiled with old food debris on the cook line.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up the three compartment sink for sanitizing. Manager set up three compartment sink testing at 100ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies flying around in the dish washing area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with chemicals being stored on the counter on the cook line.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed an expired management training for Warin Khuansuwan expired on 8/17/19.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the exterior of the microwave being soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with several cut marks on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter on the cook line. Observed an employee drink on the counter in the bar area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of sauces being stored on the floor on the cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoon used for the rice in standing water temping at 73.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave interior being soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the dish washing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors being soiled with old food debris on the cook line.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used for scoop in sugar container. Owner removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on first make table on cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around all equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent is heavily soiled with grease. Operator states appointment with technician for cleaning has been scheduled.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom shelf of freezer located next to dry storage.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far right reach in cooler: raw chicken ( cold holding 57F); raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (48F - Cold Holding) lump crab (53F - Cold Holding); peanut sauce (51F - Cold Holding), yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding) masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding), masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding); green curry (49F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding),
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · ambient air 63F- shell eggs. Operator states placed eggs in cooler at 11:30 am. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right side reach in cooler with ambient temperature 57f
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · ambient air 63F. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. observed 6 dead roaches on floor by hand sink in dish area. observed 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage. observed 3 dead roaches on floor by dry storage
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · observed 1 dead roach on floor next to make table. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. right reach in cooler: red curry- made at 12pm, time taken 3:23pm, (126F - Cooling)
High priority/03D-01-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under Ac unit.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed 10 rodent droppings on floor to far right side of cooler Observed 7 rodent droppings on floor by dry storage
High priority/35A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. right reach in cooler: red curry- made at 12pm, time taken 3:23pm, (126F - Cooling) Far right reach in cooler: raw chicken ( cold holding 57F); raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (48F - Cold Holding) lump crab (53F - Cold Holding); peanut sauce (51F - Cold Holding), yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding) masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding), masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding); green curry (49F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding),
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far right reach in cooler: raw chicken ( cold holding 57F); raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (48F - Cold Holding) lump crab (53F - Cold Holding); peanut sauce (51F - Cold Holding), yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding) masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding), masan yellow curry (51F - Cold Holding); green curry (49F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding),
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. observed bottle of Lysol stored next to plates in server station
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting board, knife and small bowls in hand sink located in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right side reach in cooler with ambient temperature 57f
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. observed 6 dead roaches on floor by hand sink in dish area. observed 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage. observed 3 dead roaches on floor by dry storage
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. observed cracked wooden bowls on cook line
Basic/14-10-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. red curry container with oyster sauce
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. observed to go containers on cook line
Basic/25-05-4/Warning

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.