THAI CAFE
4200 TAMIAMI TRAIL # G, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 9416290727
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed no proof of Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Emailed the procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
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. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Emailed the document.
Required employee training expired for all 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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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle.
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 touching the flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Make Table. Operator cleaned the food debris.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to ware washing area handwashing sink. Educated the operator to install on the hose bibb.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked over each other with no airflow at wait station.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open carton of heavy whip cream not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waste receptacle blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the waste receptacle for clear access to the handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty container. Operator replaced the sanitizer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing area handwash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled with food debris at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline cracking raw shell eggs and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and placing utensils for wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator removed the vegetables from underneath the raw shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over soup at Display Cooler Unit. Operator placed raw eggs at bottom of Display Cooler Unit.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over cooked duck at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of Make Table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ginger at Make Table. Operator removed the food item from underneath the raw shell eggs.
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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection.
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. Operator printed and completed the documents during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 81F next to Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the water.
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