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SPICE THAI RESTAURANT

6125 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407-855-4400

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811450
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic (58F - Cold Holding) per operator less than an hour. Put back in cooler to bring temperature down.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Light not functioning. In walk in freezer Had to use flash light
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
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. Pan of raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer Operator switched
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cook line raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding)for 4 hours
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cook line raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding)for 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of ice machine cleaner on top of ice machine Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Bag of ice in walk in freezer Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. In walk in freezer Had to use flash light
Basic/36-62-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table Operator removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has about 2 inch gap on top and gap on bottom
Basic/35B-01-4
Stored food not covered. Trays of crab Rangoon in walk in freezer. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder side of make table in kitchen soiled Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silver scrubby in hand wash sink entrance to kitchen Scrubby removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink entrance to kitchen
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small plates front counter Operator flipped
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Both make tables.
Basic/14-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator put on
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on shelf above make table in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 on oven handle Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table in kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sauce reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm Operator added some bleach Recheck 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder soiled Cutting board make table across from fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items in restaurant not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over walk in cooler
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Make table not maintaining temperature. Lid to make table Gasket on door bottom of make table
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Boxes on ground outside back door around recycling bin. Shared dumpster
Basic/33-19-4/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in kitchen does not shut off all the way
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 89F Operator replaced
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) shelled eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding) per operator for less than 2 hours. Since operator is only open from 11-3 recommend putting make table on time plan Put in freezer to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder soiled Cutting board make table across from fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen Operator cleaned sensor
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items in restaurant not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup In sugar, salt and flour Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over walk in cooler
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator covered
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer in kitchen Operator removed
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Make table not maintaining temperature. Lid to make table Gasket on door bottom of make table
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Boxes on ground outside back door around recycling bin. Shared dumpster
Basic/33-19-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table
Basic/05-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in kitchen does not shut off all the way
Basic/29-08-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomato's over bucket of white noodles in walk in cooler Operator moved
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coke cooler in kitchen; cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than an hour. Cooler not working so moved to walk in freezer recheck 45F Make table raw beef (45F - Cold Holding)per operator less than 2 hours. Put in freezer to rapid chill. Recheck 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Knife holder by make table Cutting board on make table and prep table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bin of rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Coke cooler in kitchen
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Boxes in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Dish area
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink in kitchen Fan covers walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Coke cooler in kitchen
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Carrots and rice noodles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Remade 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table top next to ice machine.
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic (58F - Cold Holding) per operator less than an hour. Put back in cooler to bring temperature down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing prepared onsite is date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large make table
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surfaces. In storage room.
Basic/14-45-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. In dish area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on large make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. One in hood
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of table next to ice machine Fan in white reach in freezer. Plastic lining of shelves in storage room and walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large make table
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink by entrance to kitchen does not turn off all the way.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table top next to ice machine
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in buckets in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic (58F - Cold Holding) per operator less than an hour. Put back in cooler to bring temperature down.
High priority/03A-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has an asterisk at bottom of menu with the advisory but then on the menu the items do not have the asterisk next to them. Tiger Steak, Steak Massaman Curry
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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. Gave operator a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing prepared onsite is date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour, sugar and rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large make table
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surfaces. In storage room.
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling tile missing. In dish area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cups and utensils drying on front counter next to handwash sink. Coffee mugs on front counter Operator moved dishes.
Basic/24-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on large make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice and flat noodles in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. One in hood
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of table next to ice machine Fan in white reach in freezer. Plastic lining of shelves in storage room and walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large make table
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink by entrance to kitchen does not turn off all the way.
Basic/29-11-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table top next to ice machine
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in buckets in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over produce in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handsink by dish area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Gave operator a copy and they filled it out.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, salt, flour
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
Basic/23-24-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. By dishmachine.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table next to stove.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Several throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood vents. Outside of ice machine. Fan covers in walk in refrigerator
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Throughout kitchen
Basic/14-20-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cut carrots in buckets of water not covered, bean sprouts in walk in not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
Basic/21-12-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table in kitchen.
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, flour in pre area.
Basic/02D-01-5

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