SEA THAI RESTAURANT
3812 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-929-7065
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid to renew license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken hot holding 100F on prep table. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to cooler for temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket in hand sink at front counter
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested two analog thermometers both reading between 20-22F. Operator has digital thermometer but needs new batteries
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.
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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. Curry in reach in freezer made 3 days ago per operator
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling above dish shelf
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowles on storage shelf. Operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table. Operator replaced
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on rack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of Middle white freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom interior of stainless steel reach in cooler
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Standing water in doorway to storage area. Operator cleaned
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked garlic on crash cart. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket in wait station hand sink. Operator immediately removed
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator has 1 digital thermometer and 2 analog thermometers. When attempting to calibrate analog thermometers, they read a range of 22F-28F. The screw nut didn't fit the "wrench" to calibrate. Advised to either get new wrench or another digital thermometer.
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. In sugar container. Operator immediately removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks on prep table and above rice cookers. Operator immediately removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -in cooler at entry to cook line. Operator immediately removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On rack and grill. Operator immediately removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry rice container. Operator immediately removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked rice container. Immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused soda fountain at wait station is soiled at bottom of fountain dispenser
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of both white freezers and bottom interior of stainless steel cooler
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth bucket in sink Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Colander store on top of trash can Operator moved off trash and put to wash
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table Operator removed drink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line no hair restraint. Cooks put on hats
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap between exterior door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile by freezers kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in middle reach in white freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes front counter not inverted Operator inverted items
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in sink no running water. Operator turned ran water on chicken
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block on end of cook line in use. Operator removed knives
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with bucket in it Operator removed bucket
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bin of sugar in back store room not labled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceiling soiled in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board heavily grooved. Operator clean board and flipped it to in marked side
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster energy drink in cooler with curry sauces Operator removed drink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo box on front line by rice cooker not inverted. Operator inverted boxes
Stored food not covered. Frozen dumplings in tall standing freezer not covered Operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Chicken thawing in sink no running water. Operator turned on water
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 929 W. MICHIGAN STREET, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid to renew license.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer raw chicken over frozen vegetables Operator moved chicken to under vegetables
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken stored on counter 74° per operator less than 1 hour Operator moved chicken to cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup chicken broth 110 and curry soup 113 held on side of stove per operator less than 2 hours. Operator put soups on stove for immediate temperature recovery second temps chicken broth 185 curry soup 172
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Diffuser next to utensils server area Operator moved diffuser
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sinks server blocked with sanitizer bucket Hand wash sink entrance to kitchen full with thawing meat Operator removed items
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 working signed form during inspection
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. Spray bottle at ware wash no label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl on sugar bucket
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint Employee got hat to wear
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on by clear door cooler broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap leading to putside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cook line heavily soiled
Food stored on floor. Onions and oil store on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to refrigerators soiled. Soap dispenser soiled Hood Filters soiled Tops of chest coolers soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closure device broken on back door
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple coolers with rusted shelving
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items Togo box not inverted server station and cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table with standing water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing in hand sink. No water running on items. Operator removed items due to items in hand sink and placed in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Storage area floor not sealed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat vegetable in clear reach in
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution for bucket over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator dumped out sanitizer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of spices and salt, sugar not labeled Operator started to label items
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 929 W. MICHIGAN STREET, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken out of its original packaging above raw seafood in reach in freezer in lobby area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at wait station had sani bucket in it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and sugar containers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in both make table reach in cooler doors on cook line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice and flour container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in most reach in coolers and freezer Gaskets in chest freezer in dry storage area Side shelf door in white reach in freezer Bottom inside of white reach in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor under ware washing area
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken out of its original packaging above raw seafood in reach in freezer in lobby area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45-52F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (45-52F - Cold Holding) Advised operator to put on ice r move to different cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic 76F Won ton soup 117F and Tomyung soup 119F. Advised operator to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at wait station had sani bucket in it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and sugar containers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in both make table reach in cooler doors on cook line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice and flour container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in most reach in coolers and freezer Gaskets in chest freezer in dry storage area Side shelf door in white reach in freezer Bottom inside of white reach in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor under ware washing area
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.