Thonglor
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Thonglor has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Thonglor's latest score of 52 falls below the Brighton average of 88. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the chemical warewashing machine tested 0ppm for chlorine due to the chlorine bottle being empty; the person in charge replaced the chlorine bottle and tested at 100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in refrigerator observed raw animal proteins stored directly above ready-to-eat produce and observed raw chicken stored directly above raw beef and raw pork; the person in charge had staff reorganize the refrigerator after the observation; store raw proteins below ready-to-eat foods and store raw animal proteins by their proper hierarchy.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: On the printed menus there are items that can be ordered undercooked (steak fried egg) and there is no consumer advisory or reminder on the menus; provide verbiage on printed menus "Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness." as well as reminders using an * next to menu items that may be ordered undercooked or raw.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no posted certificate for Allergen Awareness; provide and post.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No internal thermometers were observed in cold holding units; provide internal thermometers inside all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple in-use cutting boards and long white cutting boards that are heavily scored or discolored; resurface or replace discolored and scored cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the rear exit observed a gap underneath the door when closed where daylight is observed; repair or replace the door or add a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
52
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Coked pork and tofu from previous day at 55F on top of deli refrigerator. Store cooked foods overnight inside refrigeration units. Discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine out of sanitizer. Corrected on site. Monitor chemicals to ensure proper washing and sanitizing.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Clearly label all chemical containers to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and spills on walls in basement and behind kitchen door. Soils and debris behind freezer in kitchen under 3 compartment sink at end of cookline and floors in basement. Clean and sanitize all areas.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cookline heavily stained and scoured. Replace to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in warewashing area. Replace. Absorbent ceiling tiles above cookline. Replace with cleanable materials. Repair scheduled for next week.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils under and around equipment throughout including basement storage and prep areas. Clean floors under around & behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Wall fan and buildup of grease and soils. Visible grease and carbon soils collecting on walls and ceilings near to cookline. Hood tag is current. Clean to remove. To refer to Lek Moy BFD to assess functionality of hood system. Clean of all visible soils.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff.. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in flip top in pan overfilled cross contaminating shrimp in next well and in close proximity to cut vegetables. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The CFPM on site could not explain or verify an employee illness policy. Provided informational literature to the same via email.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of prepared TCS foods in walkin cooler without date mark. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: staineless steel bowls in handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on menu. Provide.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Tofu containes being re used for food storage. Discard.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils under and around equipment throughout including basement storage and prep areas. Clean floors under around & behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage at bar handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in warewashing area. Replace. Absorbent ceiling tiles above cookline. Replace with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of food in coffin freezers not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Wall fan and buildup of grease and soils. Visible grease and carbon soils collecting on walls and ceilings near to cookline. Hood tag is current. Clean to remove. To refer to Lek Moy BFD to assess functionality of hood system. Clean of all visible soils.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw pork stored over produce. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork on counter at 55F. Returned to refrigerator. Store cooked foods in the refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamintation.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and water under dish machine. Clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop sotred in 59F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil lining shelves at cook line. Discard and use materials that are durable and cleanable
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Holes in walls of basement storage room. Plug holes to rpevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer not registering for low temperature dish machine. Service as needed for 50ppm sanittation. Sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above produce in refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken a 72F in small covered containers in refrigerator. Spread out in metal pans to cool completely to 41F before storing in smaller containers.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food and debris behind freezer in kitchen. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles at warewashing broken and missing. Replace and repair as needed for a smooth cleanable floor. Ceiling tiles in basement stained and damaged. Replace as needed. Slow leak in corner of basement ceiling. Repair leak and ceiling as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges pbserved at warewashing sink. Discard sponges. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard used between containers to stack foods in refrigerator. Discard cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to stack foods.
590.004/4-602.11-C
55
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use 3 compartment sink to sanitize all equipment and utensils. Service as needed.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged cooked crab roll in freezer without labels. Provide invoice from approved vendor. Packaging appears for home-style packaging. Crab rolls held under embargo
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement prep area hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine with debris. Floor of walk-in refrigerator with spills and debris. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide & post a consumer advisory for the raw oyster special.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution in all work/prep locations. PIC correcting.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity (droppings)observed in 2 locations of the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff missing hair restraints.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the wok station observed with soils & dripping grease.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the single door refrigeration unit to remove excess water build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Several floor tiles near the dish room observed loose & damaged.Repair tiles as needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the soils from the walls next to the fry station expiditing & behind the 3 bay sink. Clean the stainless steel wall behind the cook line to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a large hole in the basement prep wall next to the walk in unit.Repair Maintain wall smooth/durable/cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the storage & water heater locations to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
47
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving in walkin with rust Bottom shelves on prep tables with heavy rust Repair
590.006/6-501.114-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom doors not self closing- Repair
590.006/6-202.14-C
90
May 31, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in lower level storage with heavy damage- Repair/replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall surface outside of restrooms not durabe for cleaning- Reviewed with owner
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink at establishment- Provide enclosed mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving in walkin with rust Bottom shelves on prep tables with heavy rust Repair
590.004/4-202.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap noted at the bottom of the rear door- Provide door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom doors not self closing- Repair
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thonglor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thonglor on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thonglor?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thonglor.
How does Thonglor compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Thonglor most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Thonglor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thonglor have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thonglor means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thonglor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thonglor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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