THAI SILK RESTAURANT
5532 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-247-9359
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cutting lettuce with bare hands, manager had employee use gloves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018010426 | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $800 |
| 4--2017038390 | Jun 21, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 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 →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Tea jars very stained
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted, operator inverted
Stored food not covered. Cooked shrimp not covered in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat fried tofu in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator properly stored raw shell eggs
Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on clean equipment rack
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in red chili flakes on dry storage rack across from cooks line, operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean equipment utensils not properly inverted on prep table, operator properly inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar area of establishment, operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer, operator moved
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Tea jar containers very stained on clean equipment rack in kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cooks line of kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line of kitchen, operator discarded wiping cloth
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored over bean sprouts, cook line reach in coolers. Raw beef stored over spring rolls/reach in freezer/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ice tea pitchers interior soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by empty containers, next to 3 compartment sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses./for one kitchen employee. Form emailed/printed and signed by employee immediately/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing one female training certificates/employee worked for more than 2 months.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./kitchen ceiling tiles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2025. Operator printed current license and posted/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's cell phone and charger right next to white cutting board/
Equipment in poor repair./dish machine not working per operator. Parts already ordered. 3 compartment sink set up/chlorine 100ppm.
Food stored on floor. Case of soy bean paste and raw beef stored on walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer with ice build up. Walk in freezer door with ice build up.
In-use tongs stored on food cart handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./can opener exterior soiled/
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./raw green onions.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour container not labeled.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut carrots and cut cabbage in non food grade bags in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and rice in walk in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep area broken.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor Pan of beef on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On the door of walk in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by cook line soiled. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled. White plastic coffee mugs are stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.No date marking throughout the establishment.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day.
Ceiling tiles are stained in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker is soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled. Residue build up inside handwashing sink at bar area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Open skewers of raw chicken in reach in freezer.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Ambient temperature,65 degrees f held less than four hours.Operator stated that eggs were on the counter for a short period of time. Eggs were placed in reach in cooler.After.5 hour,52 degrees f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled. White plastic coffee mugs are stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by dishes.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.No date marking throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowls in poor condition.Operator discarded.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day.
Ceiling tiles are stained in kitchen.
Employee personal phone stored in dry storage area. Drink is stored in dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Coconut milk under prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker is soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled. Residue build up inside handwashing sink at bar area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Foil containers.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -manager replaced cutting board
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -cook line hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above woks
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cardboard box for single service cutlery reused for storinf food with direct contact
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled food on stove without washing hands. -used prewash sprayer, rinsed hands inside dish sink Prior to handling rice
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cutting lettuce with bare hands, manager had employee use gloves.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles inside kitchen on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf inside kitchen next to soy sauce
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -on floor near hand sink in back corner of cookline -below dish machine
Hole in or other damage to wall. -back corner of cook line next to hand sink, significant damage
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of refrigerator next to dish machine -top surface of water heater -hood filters -side of frywr
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.