THAI PHOON RESTAURANT
238 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352.795.1774
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored in handwash sink in kitchen to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Rice warmer lid in kitchen has duct tape used near handle to repair.
Food stored on floor. Case of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat broth in walk-in cooler. Employee corrected.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of half and half in reach-in cooler in wait station area without proper date marking. Discussed with employees and operator and corrected.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dennis David food handler certificate expired 2024
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler - by cookline - non food grade paper towels used to store cut onions- operator removed.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen area- can of raid on shelf - operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over - oil/ sauce- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Calamari 44F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 45F- cold holding, cut cabbage 45F- cold holding, rehydrated rice noodles 45F- cold holding, raw chicken 44F- cold holing, ground pork 44F- cold holding, baby corn 44F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed ice on food to quick chill.
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. Dennis David food handler certificate expired 2024
Dec 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol cans containing "Febreze" and Disinfectant spray stored on shelf behind front counter beside box containing single-use utensils. Employee removed both from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on wall in storage area in back of kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside flour near cookline. 2. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside sugar in rear storage shed. Manager removed both cups from food storage containers during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table beside fryer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen and storage area in back of kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table at cookline beside bottles of sauce. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Food storage shelves inside storage shed behind building constructed with absorbent unsealed wood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to side of clean dish pan on storage rack near dish machine.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication on cooks line shelf. Operator removed
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth in machine interior near door hinge
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line shelf above cooler. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in cooler
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile moisture stained in rear storage area above chest freezer
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezers I rear of restaurant exterior rusting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line wall soiled with grease
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Under three compartment sinks
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. 0ppm reading at dish machine. Operator changed bucket, machine still reading 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile moisture stained in rear storage area above chest freezer
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezers I rear of restaurant exterior rusting.
Food stored on floor. Rice bags stored on floor in rear storage shed. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top of cook line not inverted. Operator inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line wall soiled with grease
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Under three compartment sinks
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.