PINTO THAI
4205 SOUTH MACDILL AVE STE F&G, Tampa FL 33611 · 727.331.4981
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016034252 | Apr 20, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2016010467 | Dec 22, 2015 | Mar 17, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler not date marked at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handleless food storage containers in bulk dried rice at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, wallet and sunglasses stored on shelf in kitchen next to canned food at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in mop sink area at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen is soiled at time of inspection
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in togo style bags in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with old food debris at time of inspection. Kitchen soda fountain. - Observed old dried soda in soda gun nozzle at bar at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles stored in kitchen and in dining room that labeling has worn off to where you can't read what chemical is kept in bottle at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large cut hole in wall back by mop sink at time of inspection
In-use utensil stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed large metal ladle stored on lower oven door handles at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk prepared vegetables in walk in cooler not covered at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink not set to dry at time of inspection
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust forming on ice bin shield inside ice machine at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white spray bottle stored on triple sink. Employee states bottle is filled with bleach at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk brown rice at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored next to paper plates on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen at time of inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee move noodles to different cooler during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water jug stored in hand wash sink at bar at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust forming on metal on left side of interior ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at host stand filled with reddish liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Observed bowl in bulk sugar - Observed bowl in bulk brown rice Operator removed bowls during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old dried food debris on equipment door handles on cooks line at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old tape labels on food containers stored on shelves in kitchen. Operator removed labels during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottles stored on shelf with food for guests. Operator removed bottles during inspection.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over peanut sauce in walk-in cooler at time of inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw scallops and pasta in reach in cooler on cooks line during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at time of inspection: - hand wash sink at bar used to store 3 pitchers - hand wash sink near triple sink in kitchen blocked with strainer - food scoop in hand wash sink in kitchen next to clothes washer
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen next to clothes washer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in server isle not labeled during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in: - bulk sugar - bulk brown rice - bulk flour
Food stored on floor. Observed during inspection: - raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler - peanut sauce stored on floor in walk-in - bulk onions stored on floor in walk-in - coconut milk stored on floor 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. Observed scoop handle buried in bulk salt in kitchen near back door during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored in bulk container not labeled in kitchen during inspection
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge on hand wash sink in kitchen by side kitchen door
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/ Observed 6 employees working without a certified food manager present at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid stored near door way to kitchen on shelf not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use bowl to scoop rice onto customer plate at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed handles to multiple reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. -Reach in cooler door handle soiled with old food debris
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen during inspection. -oyster sauce stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed hole in dining room wall near front door. Pieces of wall were on ground under hole in wall. - Observed holes cut into walls in mop room during inspection
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris on walls behind dish machine during my inspection
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed celery in freezer kept in a togo bag at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen - Can opener is soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitchers in hand wash sink at bar during inspection
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/. Observed 6 employees present without a certified food manager present at time of inspection. Spoke with manager during inspection on phone. They were out getting supplies for restaurant. Manager states they will have an employee trained as a manager as soon as possible.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop in: salt, rice and sugar during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in freezer near dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table next to walk in cooler door
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid on prep table next to walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in room with mop sink.
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 salt at time of inspection
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on dry storage rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler. Next to ice machine.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate9 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 chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer next to dish machine.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge in handwash sink near washer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on dry storage rack.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer next to dish machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler. Next to ice machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
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.