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THAI PLACE

501 N ORLANDO AVE, STE 319-321, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407 644 8449

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808485
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper used on fresh herbs in walk in cooler. Operator removed paper
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 salmon and 4 white fish fillet
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Salmon and white fish fillet in walk in cooler and cook line
Basic/06-09-2
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers at dish area
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Rehydrated noodles next to prep station. Operator removed from the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves on top of the grill
Basic/14-20-4
The state's own report →
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle to scoop flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cook line reach in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans and can opener soiled with debris Hood filters soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with water pitchers at bar
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and bag over spice containers in prep station
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Chicken case next to prep table
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp over RTE in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside Rice, soy and sugar containers
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and snapper fillets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor in employee bathroom
Basic/08B-37-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with buildup grease
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling Cooked rice from last night at 65F in reach in cooler
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling Cooked rice from last night at 65F in reach in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside rice container and soy sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink
Basic/29-18-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks in reach in cooler next to ready to eat vegetables
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No air ambient thermometer inside both reach in coolers in cook line
Basic/05-09-4
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading outside in kitchen Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0 ppm. Advised operator to set up triple sink
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 red snappers not removed from packaging before thawing per instruction on packaging
High priority/01B-13-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to rice cooker at prep area. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading outside in kitchen Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/35B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Four red snapper commercially processed in vacuum bags with instructions to remove from packaging before thawing. Educated operator on proper thawing and issued a stop sale
Basic/06-01-5
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in back of kitchen leading outside Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Nov 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitizing. Operator replaced sanitizer and dish machine still not sanitizing properly Operator set up triple sink
High priority/22-42-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop at white rice bin. Operation discarded bowl
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in back of kitchen leading outside Exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in direct contact with white rice
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over wok station has grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and snapper thawing in walk in cooler with directions on packaging to remove before thawing
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label at beginning of cooks line. Operator put label on
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.