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
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 salmon and 4 white fish fillet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed
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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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers at dish area
Food stored on floor. Rehydrated noodles next to prep station. Operator removed from the floor
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves on top of the grill
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle to scoop flour.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in cook line reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions in walk in cooler
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
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with water pitchers at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on prep table
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
Food stored on floor. Chicken case next to prep table
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp over RTE in reach in freezer
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside Rice, soy and sugar containers
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
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor in employee bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with buildup grease
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Cooling Cooked rice from last night at 65F in reach in cooler
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
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside rice container and soy sauce
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink
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
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No air ambient thermometer inside both reach in coolers in cook line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
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
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
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
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop at white rice bin. Operation discarded bowl
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
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over wok station has grease build up
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
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
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.