THAI LADDA
4542 E HWY 20, Niceville FL 32578 · 8507166475
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 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. Two flying insects observed in kitchen adjacent to rear door. ( door closed at time of the inspection ) Flying insects not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces at time of the inspection. Staff alerted to presence of flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016030769 | Jun 23, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | $800 |
| 6--2015001906 | Dec 17, 2014 | Jun 12, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in dry storage area.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot holds - rice 120/126F less than 1 hr.
Equipment in poor repair. Expo microwave interior.
Ice buildup in line reach-in freezer.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage room upright reach in freezer. Repackage raw chicken over edamame. All frozen solid at time of the inspection
Objectionable odors detected in area of floor drain at ice machine.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0 ppm X 2 attempts
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in upright line reach-in freezer ( next to back door )
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area upright freezer - Repackaged/ portioned raw chicken on a stick stored next to ice cream and above fries.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip over expo line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Whit upright on cook line adjacent to rear door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops Line 80F Expo 77/79F
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice located in walk in cooler contained in closed stacked plastic containers cooling overnight 48/48/50/58F See stop sale
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen adjacent to rear door. ( door closed at time of the inspection ) Flying insects not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces at time of the inspection. Staff alerted to presence of flying insects.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cook line upright freezer Raw open unpackaged coconut shrimp above fries.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice located in walk in cooler contained in closed stacked plastic containers cooling overnight 48/48/50/58F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's customer restroom floor soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line shelving and equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cook line upright freezer Heavy ice build up observed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen rice scoops observed in standing water 79F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood vents
Objectionable odors detected in kitchen in vicinity of floor drains / ware-wash area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line make bar interior and interior door surfaces.
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.