THAI KITCHEN BY SAOWANEE
1781 DUNLAWTON AVE #3, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386-333-9792
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -partially obstructed hand sink access by wire rack/end of 3 compartment sink
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. -cardboard lining top of refrigerator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters, backslash behind cookline
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -food trays on soiled liner at wire rack
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of white seasoning next to fryer
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee portioned raw chicken after handling container/lid scooped cooked rice from bulk container -employee
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked, portioned brown rice inside walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in back area near dishwasher
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -bracelet won by cook while preparing food
Equipment in poor repair. -deteriorating particle board/wood shelving near dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grease build up on floor behind cookline equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole on wall above handwashing sink in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lining for wire rack shelving across from wok
Apr 29, 2025Inspection 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 poultry stored above containers of sauces inside cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); ground chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside cooler across from cookline, manager stated placed into unit hours prior, moved to nearby freezer to rapidly cool to 41F, rechecked 30 minutes later at 42-43F -advising operator to ensure temperatures are maintained at 41F or below, repeat violations for cold holding temperatures may be addressed with administrative enforcement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile inside restroom
Equipment in poor repair. -area behind hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, advised to fill -some shelving deteriorated
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk container of rice
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -cookline
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside stand up cooler
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Containers of medicine/bulk vitamins improperly stored. -inhaler medicine stored above food preparation/storage area -bulk containers of vitamins/minerals stored above pre-packaged food in station outside of kitchen, bottom shelf
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.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -retail bags used for direct contact with produce inside walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw skewers stored above curries inside small cooler across from stove
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -"snapper" in menu descriptions, operator only providing grouper for new menu alterations, from person in charge
Food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -some bowls inside prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -debris stuck to can opener blade -interior of microwave
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -individual portions of rice
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside stand up cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -storage rack across from ice machine
Stored food not covered inside walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 66F and white rice 59F, per operator less than 1 hour on prep cart, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler. Advised operator of optional Time As Public Health Control procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to cookline blocked by large pots on cooling rack, operator relocated rack
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in service area, operator restocked
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above storage rack next to hood has an accumulation of grease
Walk-in cooler shelves with light accumulation of rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in kitchen has an accumulation of grease
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above cut cabbage and vegetables in bottom of white stand up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles in dining area have apparent water damage, operator states the landlord had sent a roofer to affect repairs
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above pot storage rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind and underneath ice machine have an accumulation of grease and food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwash sink in kitchen has a sign stating "Hand Wash Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -side of flat top grill facing the fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -splash guard on fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, employee labeled
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.