MEE THAI RESTAURANT
1200 LEE RD, Orlando FL 32810 · 407 802 2323
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by rice cooker
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024004559 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jun 20, 2024 | — |
| 4--2022047743 | Aug 30, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | — |
| 4--2022058894 | Nov 30, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $2,000 |
| 4--2022024868 | May 10, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | — |
| 4--2021011617 | Jan 19, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020054800 | Nov 12, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Rack of medicine stored over prep table area Pepcid AC and face mask on top of canned goods
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider:
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in corn starch
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 89f, operator discarded water
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler in dining room has rust on shelves
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has standing water
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical in spray bottle not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside storage reach in cooler has rusted shelves
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin not labeled
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Carton of milks stored in ice bin to be served to customers - operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical spray bottles hanging on rack by back door with foods stored in shelving
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Container of milk stored in ice bin, ice is used for drinks to be served to customers - ice has been discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer In outside storage unit
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelving to glass cooler in storage area off kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in food bin not labeled
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 102F utensils on cook line. Changed water 135F.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag with cooked rice.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cutting raw chicken above onions and carrots.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 109F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over clean dishes in ware wash area and comet with clean pots.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of kitchen in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. (1) urinal in men's room out of order
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of back door.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinking from cup while prepping food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken in bottom of reach in cooler make table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing on glass door cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer outside.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small clam shells on prep table.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan on prep table soiled Lid to flour container soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in container not labeled
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained to board on cooks line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine strips for dish machine, needs to obtain QUAT strips for sanitizer buckets
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Ran and tested 3X 0 ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach on floor in kitchen by rack holding clean dishes (1) live roach on table with microwave next to food being served to customers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained to board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart in front of hand sink in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine strips for dish machine, needs to obtain QUAT strips for sanitizer buckets
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Wings covered with to go bags
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with glass rack stored in front of hand sink in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sanitizer buckets on quaternary tablets, operator only has chlorine test strips
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. Provided operator with form, all employees working signed and dated form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, water 77°; operator discarded
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting covers missing cooks line lights
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Dec 15, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Hole in or other damage to wall to areas throughout restaurant in kitchen and store room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Dec 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings on top of canned goods by back door refrigeration units 8 droppings on shelf with food products outside storage 3 droppings on top of food container holding potatoes 6 droppings between refrigeration units in hallway 10 droppings under dish machine 2 droppings on top of dish machine 20 droppings behind deep freezer in hallway off kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink front line used as dump sink as evidence of ice in sink
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid on cook line make table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of box of chicken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Hole in or other damage to wall to areas throughout restaurant in kitchen and store room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks out back door not secured
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Covers missing over lights on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water cooler in hallway to 2 door white cooler
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with gloves on with no soap
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by rice cooker
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, owner discussed proper hand washing with employee
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 operator with form
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided operator with form employees signed and dated form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks out back door not secured
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Covers missing over lights on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water cooler in hallway to 2 door white cooler
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.