THAI 2 EXPRESS
5500 S SR 7 STE 100, Lake Worth FL 33449 · 5614601212
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Establishment has no written procedures for vomit or diarrhea clean up provided clean up poster to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025005631 | Nov 16, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and clean hand washing sink with hands then touched container with food without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw beef Operator stored properly
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. Walk in freezer Raw chicken over raw pork Operator stored properly
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting on cook line Raw shell eggs 70F cold holding, per operator stored for approximately 30 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting outside on cook line Toufu 53F cold holding per operator stored for approximately 1 hour and not prepared or portioned today operator moved to reach in cooler
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By container inside sink Operator removed
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed sauces removed from freezer not track inside walk in cooler Advised operator to date marked items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled trash can and without washing hands handled container of raw beef in walk in cooler, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer on wire metal shelf non commercially packaged raw beef stored directly above soups, discussed with operator corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell pooled eggs stored above containers of cooked shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review with manager and provided email copy of big 6.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to acquire thermometer.
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In walk in freezer Bags of cooked chicken stored inside old raw chicken card board boxes. Discussed with operator who removed product from containers.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In kitchen on crash cart raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago and held at room temperature until cooked and served. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to cooler to chill.
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. In walk in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding)per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight. Operator stats cooler stopped working yesterday most products moved to freezer yesterday and frozen solid a few products left in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding)per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight. Operator stats cooler stopped working yesterday most products moved to freezer yesterday and frozen solid a few products left in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In kitchen on crash cart fresh garlic and oil (87F - Cold Holding)per operator product not portioned or prepared today and removed from refrigeration approximately 3 hours ago and held at room temperature until served. Discussed with operator who moved product to walk in freezer to chill and provided operator time is a public health control form. In flip top cooler beans sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately3 hours operator moved product to walk in freezer to rapid chill.
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. Establishment has no written procedures for vomit or diarrhea clean up provided clean up poster to operator via email.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in freezer large tub of raw cut pork (67F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 1:00 to 66F at 2:35. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Discussed with operator who moved product to shallow metal pan to allow for faster rate of cooling.
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. No proof of employee food handler training for one employee. 2 owner operators have certified food manager certification. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in freezer bags of chicken wontons prepared onsite not date marked per operator products prepared 2 days ago. Discussed date marking with operator who added label to containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink clear spray bottle containing bleach not labeled discussed with operator who added label to container.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dishwashing area no running water discussed with operator who turned on water supply.
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over rice noodles in walk-in cooler Stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F); sprouts (50F - Cold Holding)in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food placed in ice;
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use- per operator toiled got broken by a customer and repair order in; estimated to be repaired by tomorrow 11/16/24
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 80 F water by rice warmers Removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken legs thawing inside the three compartment Placed in walk-in cooler
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....egg wash above flour, sauce at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw beef 46°, bean sprouts 45° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to walk in freezer.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by shelf at kitchen.
Employee testing food with bare hands while preparing food. Discussed with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.... Thawing frozen chicken at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Employee removed.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.