PINTO THAI BISTRO
756 3 ST S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 55F sitting on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and placed back into walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut cabbage 52F ( - Cold Holding) in bags on top of pans in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee food training expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of stove located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in pan of water at 82F next to grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease buildup.
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked sticky rice in walk in cooler dated 12-27-2025. See stop sale.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing edible garnish on ready to eat noodles with bare hands Inspector intervened and had employee wash hands and use gloves when touching ready to eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chlorine next to chicken slicer. Employee removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bib near mop sink without back flow device. Operator was able to provide back flow for threaded hose Bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine without label on it. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 65F. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters above grill area soiled with grease. Employee stated the cleaners were expected this weekend.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed sticker on clean container located on clean dry rack. Employee removed sticker and washed container.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line tofu. Manager will remove paper towels from tofu.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to hose Bibb near mop sink with back flow incorrectly installed before splitter. Back flow device will need to be on both sides of threads.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under large pots of soups that were cooling. Manager will remove and store properly.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb above mop sink without a back flow device. Observed at mop sink threaded faucet without back flow device.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on small cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed open box of noodles stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to allow to dry. Employee removed and stored properly.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table at the end of cookline Cooked rice (55F-65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated rice was brought out from cooler around 1pm to use for fried rice. Manager placed rice back in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed kelnette Alforgue expired 3-9-2024. Manager stated employee is still employed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to prepared food. Observed employee food near food on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping under blue cutting board at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed wiping cloth from cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food in flip top cooler without washing hands. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cabbage drop one of the cabbage leaves and pick up and proceeded to continue to handle cabbage. Spoke to manager se intervened and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored in walk-in cooler over unwashed broccoli. Manager removed eggs and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 55F sitting on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and placed back into walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager had employee remove and remake chemical sanitizer solution. Took second test at 100ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large container of raw shrimp thawing on push cart. Manager placed raw shrimp under running cold water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
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.