THAI CAFE
217 N MAGNOLIA, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.839.0541
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on chemical bottle in warewashing area 1 flying insect in track of upright reach in cooler door 1 flying insect inside microwave at end of cook line
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019051371 | Oct 4, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves did not wash hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked squid in prep line. Operator removed
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put gloves on and moved soil dishes to wear washing area. then touched rag to wipe down table. Then with the same gloves on, proceeded to handle ready to eat cabbage. I advise employee to change gloves and wash hands between uses.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Initials P.R. Expired 6/9/26
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment next to hand sink in kitchen -behind freezers in back area by water heater
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Boxes of Greens stored next to hand sink exposed to splash. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food in reach in cooler door crack Top of dish machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under triple sink
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Raw beef and pork out of original packaging over multiple ready to eat items in upright freezer across dishwasher
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind water heater 1 dead roach on top of water heater
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink on prep table above garlic. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under warewashing area and back storage mop area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of white freezer in mop room storage area - track inside door on vegetable cooler - sides of fryer -Shelf behind microwave on cook line
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored in vegetable cooler. Operator immediately removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR PAID AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs on counter room temperature 1hr per operator. Operator immediately put in cooler for temperature recovery
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee began to wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Immediately corrected employee and she washed hands in hand sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator has 2 analog thermometers. One is acurate. The other was reading 40F when trying to calibrate
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Tracks in door of vegetable cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over several ready to eat items in vegetable cooler
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Time plan incomplete. Operator is holding summer roll, fried tofu,egg, individual salads, shrimp,chicken, beef, pork tofu, on time that is not on time plan. Operator immediately added to time plan
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing DOB
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in first prep cooler doors on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR PAID AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, raw rw beef, raw calamari, all over and mixed with ready to eat frozen vegetables and other ready to eat items in back chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce and summer rolls in cooler not on written time plan. However operator has them time tracked. Advised operator to add to time plan. Raw shell eggs at room temperature less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to cooler for temperature recovery
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment occasionally offers beef undercooked upon consumer request. There is no consumer advisory in establishment. Provided operator with sign and they posted on site
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Track in cooler door next to prep tables
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and exterior sides of dishmachine
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on chemical bottle in warewashing area 1 flying insect in track of upright reach in cooler door 1 flying insect inside microwave at end of cook line
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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of whole limestone
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at end of cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and exterior sides of dishmachine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler door track heavy soiled with debris
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken removed from original packaging in chest freezer over cooked noodles
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. Raw beef in chest freezer removed from original packaging over calamari also removed from original packaging
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time plan but did not have time marked at time of inspection. Advised operator to put time on product. Per operator They begin prep at 10am and all product has been out less than 4hours per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in make table reach in cooler doors
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 69F. Advised operator to discard water or put utensils in water of 135F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage area needs to be put in place
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Raw beef and raw chicken in chest freezer temperature range 32F-36F
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.