PATTAYA THAI RESTAURANT
2794 GULF TO BAY BLVD STE 2, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-797-1069
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor under dish machine -employee removed roach then cleaned and sanitized floor floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022045495 | Aug 31, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022027423 | May 31, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2020029630 | Jun 9, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food ( shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( sauce) Manager rearranged food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in tall cooler. Manager relocated food for restaurant and designated the bottom shelf for employee food only
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (79 F ) next to rice warmer in kitchen.Manager discarded water from container
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf in storage room. Employee inverted food containers
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dish machine run three times and manager primes machine 0 ppm chlorine. Manager set up triple sink 100 ppm chlorine and to schedule service this day
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener spray stored next to the to-go containers stored in a bag in the storage room. Manager relocated spray
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator. Manager placed employee food inside a container and labeled container for employee food
Food ( plastic bottle of water ) stored on floor in the front counter area. Manager relocated bottles of water
May 2, 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Reviewed with manager
Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink inside room in hallway. Reviewed with manager
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - water purifier for drinks attached to faucet and ice cubes inside the hand wash sink in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from front line food prep area to accommodate the new tall three door glass cooler. Beverage station moved from front line to front counter area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Reviewed with manager
Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink inside room in hallway. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in three glass door cooler in front line area. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over box of spring rolls in reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Raw chicken over produce in reach in cooler next to the door to enter kitchen. Manager properly rearranged food items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) in the three door reaching cooler. Manager removed and placed in reach in freezer Recheck 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in three door reach in cooler is stained
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures.
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Partially cooked chicken not monitored. Manager provided with written procedures
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on the floor by back door. Manager stored it in dry shelf by the back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Partially cooked chicken no labeled
Jun 24, 2024Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo shoots
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. 10 ppm operator corrected to 50 ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in coolers in the front and back kitchen Thank you bags in back freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half at 46f in front cooler. Recked at 3:21pm 45 f
Employee beverage in front counter in bar area Lemonade. Operator removed
Employee personal items car keys stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and in bar handling wash sink. No hand wash signs in men's restroom and Ladies restroom. Provided operator with sign and operator hung up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler by kitchen door Unwashed lettuce above cooked chicken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Panko not labeled
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half at wait station opened 3/4/24, dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present observed handling food with no one present with valid CFM, recommend additional staff obtain food manager training
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen, restocked
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen and wait station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At entrance to kitchen 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for Susan
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp in opened packaged over black berries in freezer in kitchen -reviewed with manager - manager rearranged food
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor under dish machine -employee removed roach then cleaned and sanitized floor floor
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for Susan
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor under dish machine - employee removed dead roaches then cleaned and sanitized floor
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine - manager has a bucket underneath pipe. Manager stated service is scheduled
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.