Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or sign at hand washing sink next to dish area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fan placed on top of hand washing sink next to dish area. Manager removed fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in prep area. Manager placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle for hand washing sink next to dish area missing.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer in area next to wait station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of soup stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - 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 handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean dishes food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle clean dish without washing hands and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dumplings stored on paper towels in cook line reach-in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over onion rings in reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: scallop (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); clams (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in warmer on counter across from cook line: rice (120F - Hot Holding). Manager stated rice reheated and placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned warmer up to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind the deflector plate of wait station ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
16-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for containers in cook line reaching coolers have holes cut in them.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor outside of office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster behind building.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven. Employee placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle for cooked rice on cook line. Manager placed scoop in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp stored in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water in dish area. Manager moved shrimp to walk-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 0 ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on shelf across from office.
02D-01-5
21
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up carrot peel from floor and proceeded to prepare carrots without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash carrots. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line container of dumplings. Manager removed paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and pork stored over spinach in reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed spinach from beneath beef and pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately twenty roach droppings on top of towel dispenser for hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of soap stored next to sugar on dry storage shelf across from liquor room. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean bowls in wait station. Manager removed both items and placed both items in area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Interior of microwave at end of cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on top of towel dispenser for hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on kitchen prep table. Employee removed purse during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezer next to wait station rusty.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for containers stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in sugar container on shelf in back of kitchen. Manager placed scoop in sugar properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in wait station, 106F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture on cook line and back of kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of microwave at end of cook line. Fan in dish area. Shelf at end of cook line. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 200 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
23
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Two containers of cholesterol medicine stored above cooking utensils and onions. employee moved medicine **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing Employee wearing gloves and two towels on waist band wiped gloved hands on towels and handled cooking equipment and food contact surface of serving dishes, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Rice cooked te day before and cooled down and stored over night in walk-in-cooler at 70F on cookline. Manager advised that rice was taken out of walk-in-cooler 1 hour earlier and is reheated when ordered. Keep rice on time but not on Time as a Public Health list in kitchen
03F-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer). Manager placed label on spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door and screen door do not have any self closing mechanism
35B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's room door kept open with door stopper. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled above reach in cooler in back kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in back unisex bathroom in kitchen
32-12-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used above handwash sink by server area
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. cell phone stored above condiments. Employee moved cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Three containers of cooking oil stored under handwash sink in kitchen. Manager moved oil containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Two ice scoop handles stored with handle touching ice. Manager placed scoop correctly.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in crock pot at 128F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving next to fryer on cookline has accumulation of oil and grease. Exterior of microwaves soiled and hood filters above cooking area soiled with oil and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take it trays stored with food contact surface up and unprotected on table outside of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusting
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
26
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook not wearing gloves cracked raw shelled eggs, then wiped hands on apron, then handled cooking utensils on cook line and did not wash hands or put on gloves. Discuss with Manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of bottles of beer. Manager removed raw shelled eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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. Repackaged pork stored under repackaged Chicken in reach in freezer. Manager placed pork on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler by swinging doors to : milk (46F - Cold Holding); Tomato (46F - Cold Holding)Ambient Temperature 46F. Manager advised both items had been in the reach in cooler for one hour. Manager adjusted reach in cooler temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Elderly couple with toddler walked through kitchen
43-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stacked Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex employee bathroom in back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on the floor next to ice machine. Employee removed roaches.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee thermos stored next to rice cookers that were in use.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tray of plastic water bottles stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in ice cream reach in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water at 128F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of sin glue service cups stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device..
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( rice ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
02D-01-5
30
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
18
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed dishmachine at 10ppm, manager primed machine and brought concentration to 50ppm CL
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at mopsink with attached hose does not have back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed both public bathroom doors propped open with wedge.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one stall in women's rest room out of service.
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled indicating product to remain frozen until time of use not open or removed from package.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women/unisex bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in kitchen.
32-12-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponges. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils stored in crock pot with water at 112F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave on cookline soiled with grease and food particles on handle. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors in kitchen are not self closing.
35B-03-4
47
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken on the cook line 46F. The chicken had been prepped this morning. ALSO, in the walk-in cooler almond milk 46F. The Almond milk had been out for preparation earlier, and there had been a delivery. Temperatures dropped 2F in 11 minutes for each item.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bio-freeze and perfume spray stored over customer food. These were discarded or put in cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 love roach on top of the dish wash machine. The manager dispatched the roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles with an accumulation of foreign substance on the diffusers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an added water spout to the wait station hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the written procedure was not available for review. Emailed a copy.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored over guest food. These were placed on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the ice machine and under the cook line equipment has an accumulation of debris and grease.
36-10-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine.
How does Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine 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 Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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