PANAI THAI
11922 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33778 · 727-648-2040
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects - 20 live ants on wall behind ice machine, mop sink and prep-sink areas, 3 small ants inside prep sink next to ice machine in kitchen. 1 live ant on cutting board on top of freezer lid next to prep sink Person in charge removed cutting board and moved to dishwashing area to be clean.Person in charge removed ants and cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029661 | May 13, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line missing- fresh garlic in oil (64F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust along ceilings and walls in kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at front counter
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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. Scoop handle in sugar and rice bins
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fresh garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, discussed holding in cooler or on time as a public health control
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker lid on hand sink on cook line, removed
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. One part time employee in kitchen with no proof of training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tempura chicken prepared on 10/17 in reach in cooler, dated
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling and walls in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on dry storage shelf with food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Water bottle in ice machine, staff began emptying ice
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, order corrected
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Water bottle in ice machine, staff began emptying ice
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and sugar bins
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 78 F water, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer opposite triple sink. Reviewed with person in charge. Employee moved food from bag to food grade container
Presence of insects - 20 live ants on wall behind ice machine, mop sink and prep-sink areas, 3 small ants inside prep sink next to ice machine in kitchen. 1 live ant on cutting board on top of freezer lid next to prep sink Person in charge removed cutting board and moved to dishwashing area to be clean.Person in charge removed ants and cleaned and sanitized area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaner stored next to saki on shelf at front counter area. Employee relocated chemicals
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose and towels stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Employee removed items. Reviewed with person in charge that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with person in charge importance of monitoring food temperatures for safety
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and dishwashing area.Reviewed with person in charge
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with person in charge
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Reviewed with person in charge. Employee relocated tongs
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with person in charge
Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in cook line area next to freezer soiled with grease, food debris. Reviewed with person in charge
May 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and dented side area that opens to the outside near dry storage area. Reviewed with manager
May 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 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 priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 21 rodent droppings on floor under ice machine in back kitchen area - 33 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine in dish washing area - 15 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine -5 rodent droppings on floor under cook line hand wash sink -15 rodent droppings on floor behind woks at cook line -8 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage shelves - 5 rodent droppings on floor under shelf in dry storage area. Reviewed with manager.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( celery) stored with ready-to-eat food ( sprouts) in reach in cooler opposite stove - unwashed tomatoes over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine l Reviewed with manager.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and dented side area that opens to the outside near dry storage area. Reviewed with manager
Heavy accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Reach-in freezer interior/compartment holders have accumulation of soil residues near ice machine Reviewed with manager
Stored food ( cut vegetables) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager covered food
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can coconut milk dented.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen, then return and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands and wearing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Printed DBPR Forms HR 5030-159 and HR 5030-157
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over open container of coconut milk in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed salmon, placed into walk-in cooler. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-098
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two raw shell eggs cracked on prep table on cook line. Operator discarded raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line at 1:18pm a. Cooked chicken 53f Operator placed item in reach-in freezer re temp at 1:56pm a. Cooked chicken 38f Prep table in kitchen on cook line at 1:18pm a. Raw shell eggs 57f Operator placed item in reach-in cooler re temp at 1:58 a. Raw shell eggs 50f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet next to three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker.
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-104
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator about obtaining and importance of a probe thermometer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf near walk-in cooler a. #10 can of coconut milk.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease buildup on hood.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter used more than 24 hours ago soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-105
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain board for warewashing machine after dishes have been cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator placed sign in unisex restroom.
Stored food not covered. Water stored in pitchers at front counter served to the public not covered. Operator covered pitchers of water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on prep table on cook line not labeled. Container of flour stored on shelf near fat-fryer 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.