Ahan Thai Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
39
Score
Ahan Thai Kitchen has been inspected 18 times since 2022. Ahan Thai Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “roach activity present as evidenced”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Fernandina Beach restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
18
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed scallops in direct contact with non food grade thank you bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Employee remade sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. One employee has been hired for two days does not have a signed employee health agreement. Employee read and signed health agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled, walls and or ceilings /has accumulation of debris. Walls in kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in warewashing area and front service line.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and other debris around garbage / dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both reach in freezers in kitchen area had soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed multiple shelves in kitchen area with torn foil being used as liner.
14-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen area on floor. Operator placed a second bucket under sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes in kitchen area on food prep tables not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed wet towels to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment on cook line. Floor in small area between walk in cooler and mop sink. Floor in back dish area by hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken stored on floor. In dry storage area, container of soy sauce on floor. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on gravel/dirt. Manager states that company has been contacted to put a concrete pad in place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small server area by cook line, utensils in water 74F. Water removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on blue dumpster on side of building. Manager states she will call dumpster company. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster on side of building. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf below prep table in dish area. Manager states she will remove and replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-20-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas in kitchen where tile cracked/removed - some areas have unsealed concrete.
36-11-4
58
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 tested 0ppm. Manager has called repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Dish machine still not working correctly. Manager states repair company coming today. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
86
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately twenty-seven (27) live roaches in establishment: approximately twenty-four (24) live roaches on floor and wall behind white stand up freezer near cook line, two (2) live roaches under dish machine in kitchen and one (1) live roach in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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 tested 0ppm. Manager has called repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In glass door reach in cooler near server area, cream opened yesterday morning not dated. Manager dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof that two (2) employees have been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). Manager printed forms and went over information with new employees. Document signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken and raw pork stored on floor. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area on west side of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building is on dirt/rocks.
33-23-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately thirty-one (31) dead roaches in establishment on floors throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles of wok pans on wok station.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
39
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Observed twenty-one (21) live roaches in kitchen area. Some live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed five (5) live roaches in kitchen of establishment. Live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Observed twelve (12) dead roaches in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed twelve (12) dead roaches in kitchen of establishment. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Observed twenty-one (21) live roaches in kitchen area. Some live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Employee Agreements still not completed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Observed twelve (12) dead roaches in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat eggplant. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately eighteen (18) live roaches in kitchen area: twelve (12) on floor under white chest freezer, two (2) on floor near rear exit door in kitchen and four (4) in prep area near white reach in freezer and dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink near entry to kitchen tested 200+ppm. Water added to solution - retested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen.
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in kitchen showing rust.
14-47-4
Basic - Cloth used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cloth used to store knives on cook line in kitchen. Cloths removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-six (26) dead roaches on floor in kitchen and prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen near cook line. Employee stopped eating. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and hats stored on dry food storage rack with food and single use items. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in prep area. Floor near rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
32
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 5 live roaches 1 at prep table with rice cooker 1 on top of ice machine at wait station. 3 on sanitizer buckets at dish area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. At dish area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm, container empty, new container installed and primed, retested .50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0, chlorine added, retested 150ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at sanitizer buckets in dish area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/cracked throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall under and behind cooking equipment soiled. At wait station, wall behind ice machine has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers have grease build up.
23-03-4
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer with soiled ice build up - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Still needs attention **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 56f raw shrimp 50f raw chicken 53f cut tomatoes 48f flip top cooler. Placed on ice
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on cooler where spices and paste are stored. Water bottle and open juice boxes. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook in kitchen no hair restraint, hat provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer with soiled ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Ice scooper handle stored handle down in ice. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Dumplings thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
61
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on 80f states uses it for stir fry, Provided time as a public health form and reviewed with operator
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle store one with yellow substance and other with clear substance,
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Containers of cooked rice operator states for employees, not separated
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on line no hair restraint, placed on a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under cooler unit in walk in **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ahan Thai Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ahan Thai Kitchen on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ahan Thai Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ahan Thai Kitchen.
How does Ahan Thai Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Ahan Thai Kitchen most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Ahan Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ahan Thai Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ahan Thai Kitchen 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 Ahan Thai Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ahan Thai Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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