WAH HA HA THAI FOOD & NOODLE SOUP
1902 SW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-359-3866
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts on the cook line 47F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Observed : the dish wash machine tested at zero ppm for chlorine. The owner went to make adjustments.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda cones and diffusers with build up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : Ack of soap and paper towels at the cook line hand wash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a rice scoop and a bowl in 72° water by the rice station. These were moved to dish.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed: the open 1/2 gallon of half and half with an open date of 6-17. The manager alleges he is the one who wrote the incorrect date. The date was adjusted.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white spray bottle of sanitizer stored next dry goods/food under the cook line expo table on the lower shelf. The spray was moved to the cleaning area.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: 2 cook staff preparing/rolling egg rolls, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the Pepsi and Dr Pepper soda nozzles are soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: white spray bottle, no label. Staff relates this is sanitizer for the kitchen. A label was added.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the area rice scoop and bowl in 84° water. The water was dumped.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: raw eggs on the cook line, no time mark. An adjusted time mark was added.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: 2 ice buckets stored in the prep area hand wash sink. The buckets were moved to the drain board by the sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 food service staff over 60 days, no Employee Training food safety certificate.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: the ice scoop was stored on the front edge of the ice machine. The scoop was then placed in a dry round pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: shrimp thawed in standing water. The shrimp was moved to the 3 compartment sink and running water was added.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler: beef 50-53, tofu 49, shrimp 52. Items brought out from the walk-in cooler at 11:00. Items have been ice down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine shroud is soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety items in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler, are not at 41° or below. The Ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 87°.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: staff eating at prep tables in the kitchen.
Nov 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer/refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: prepped chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: half n half stored in the wait station tea cooler, 52F. This was not in use recently, tea was also 52F.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: spring egg rolls being made by hand, 2 staff, no gloves. Hands were washed and gloves added.
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/ Observed: Htuseng's Certified Food Manager certificate is expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the edge of the ice machine deflector/shroud had foreign substance on the lip. ALSO, the Dr Pepper soda nozzle cone has buildup.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 4 kitchen staff working with food, no Certified Food Manager on shift.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed: 2 paint style brushes in the dish wash machine area.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts on the cook line 47F
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. Observed 3 staff over 60 days lacking Employee Training.
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. Observed 3 employees with lack of proof form employee responsibility to report illness.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 4 paint style brushes on the clean dish rack. These were moved to the office.
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