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THAICOON

450 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Lake Park FL 33408 · 561.848.8538

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6006705
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 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. Paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024017081Feb 27, 2024Apr 23, 2024$200
2--2020011642Feb 17, 2020Jun 30, 2020$400
2--2019034172Jun 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019$360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched garbage can and personal phone and put gloves on to work with foods before washing hands first; educated; asked employee to wash hands;
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over container of cooked soup - all not commercially packaged - in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shell eggs over garlic and cooked chicken at reach in cooler at cook line; Stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (63F - Cold Holding)at cook line; as per operator using 4 hour plan; no form no time tracked; advised to place food in ice and educated about four hour plan; food placed in ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee multiple times touching dirty plates and cups brought them in the dishwasher area, and washed hands in three compartment sink at the bar and grabbed food to bring to customers; educated; advised to wash hands in handwash sink only;
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in standing water at prep area; moved under running cold water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables like peppers and zucchini over cooked rice in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed handwashing soap container off of the floor before handling a pan of cooked chicken, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Advised operator to clean. Operator did.
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store pans next to triple sink. Advised operator handwashing sink is only to be used for handwashing. Operator removed pans.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop sugar. Advised operator handled scoop is needed to be used. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board in prep area. Advised operator of proper storage employee moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef Making sanitizer buckets and handling wiping cloths then began handling cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on site
High priority/12A-16-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Advil stored over food prep area in kitchen
High priority/41-10-4
Food stored on floor. Rice bags on floor in back storage area near walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken shrimp at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper hand towels in direct contact with bean sprout - operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass door reach in cooler - cut tomatoes, cooked pork prepared on Saturday not date marked - operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler unopened package of raw tenderloin stored next to a container of cooked white rice AND over an unopened bag of raw onions, operator removed.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area hand washing sink used to store dishes, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. employee Dee smith present
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine in poor condition
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. At walk in closet several boxes of food items including an unopened case of coconut water stored on floor, operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat salad, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Observed raw tenderloin stored over vegetables Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Randolph smith expired 2/16/2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Randolph smith Expired Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to prep table handwashing sink used to store cleaning supplies, operator removed all items from handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Hand sink still used for other purposes Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · No proof Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door severely damaged
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · No change Time Extended
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored at prep table, operator removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area 3 cans of Hunt's tomato ketchup
High priority/01B-01-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.operator renewed license during this inspection
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat salad, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed copy of big 6 poster to operator
Intermediate/11-07-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Randolph smith expired 2/16/2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to prep table handwashing sink used to store cleaning supplies, operator removed all items from handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of salt and container of sugar both has scoop no handle, operator removed scoops from product.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door severely damaged
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation

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.