Absolute Thai & Noodles

2221 S Ferdon Blvd #2203, Crestview, FL 32536

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Absolute Thai & Noodles has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Crestview facility scores 98, putting Absolute Thai & Noodles on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - 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 employees have been working longer than 60 days and there is no employee training program available for the establishment. During the last inspection in December 2025, inspector gave Owner/Operator a list of approved programs and she stated she was not able to order the materials. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface: observed heavily soiled cloth with stains being used under beverage glasses at wait station. Owner/Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized the glasses as well as placed a bar mat in the location. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Raw chicken in ziploc bags on shelf in reach-in freezer over ziploc bags of steamed rice. Owner/Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Raw opened package of chicken breasts on shelf in single door reach-in freezer over repackaged sausage links. Owner/Operator rearranged items for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - 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: Dish machine not sanitizing. Owner/Operator called company for repair. Single sink set up for sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: plastic bin in reach-in cooler with 1 ziploc bag of raw pork in it along with 2 ziploc bags of chicken. Employee removed the pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: establishment's license is current. However, they have not printed the new one to display. The one displayed expired on 06/01/2023.

50-09-4

Feb 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: - bag of raw tilapia on shelf over bin of cooked chicken in makeline reach-in cooler. Employee moved the tilapia to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: - rice scoops sitting on counter next to rice cooker/warmer in pan of water temping at 71° F. Employee dumped the water out. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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: - tested to 0ppm. Owner called dish machine company for service. Owner set up third sink of three compartment sink for sanitizing. Tested to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment's license expired on June 1, 2022. Owner states he was waiting for the letter to come in the mail. Inspector gave copy of letter explaining the printing of licenses. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: - hand-wash sink in back of kitchen had several plastic food containers in it. Owner removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: - tank connected to soda machine not secured to prevent from falling over.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor: - bag soda in a box sitting on the floor at wait station.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Absolute Thai & Noodles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Absolute Thai & Noodles on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Absolute Thai & Noodles?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Absolute Thai & Noodles.

How does Absolute Thai & Noodles compare to other restaurants in Crestview?

Absolute Thai & Noodles most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Crestview average of 98.

Has Absolute Thai & Noodles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Absolute Thai & Noodles have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Absolute Thai & Noodles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Absolute Thai & Noodles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Absolute Thai & Noodles is inspected around three times per year on average.

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