Baan Thai
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Baan Thai appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach average 96, so Baan Thai is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed peppers stored in retail bags in back of kitchen upright black fridge.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ServSafe Manager certification Thanyamai Sae-Ung expired 11/5/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling right side of cookline and in back dishwashing area by back door with apparent water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door inside ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling in kitchen and back ware washing area. Observed no food or food contact surface affected by water dripping.
29-11-4
61
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler at Cook Line: Sliced Tomato 55F Raw Beef 48F, Raw Chicken 49F, Raw Pork 52F **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. No reading on inspector test strips. Operator switched to sanitizing in three compartment sink with chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in Cooler at Cook Line: Sliced Tomato 55F Raw Beef 48F, Raw Chicken 49F, Raw Pork 52F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black debris buildup on ice machine ice shield.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink by back door to kitchen.
31B-04-4
58
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Dish Machine chlorine line damaged. Operator repaired line during inspection.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan with sponge and water stored in sink by rear kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance buildup on ice shield in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on top of fridge next to kitchen entryway.
23-03-4
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ice stored in large trash bags in reach in freezer by back door.
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank next to reach in cooler closest to cook line.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup on floors under equipment and near wall baseboards throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Handout provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed large display cooler outside behind back door of kitchen with other discarded equipped.
33-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling with hole present in women's bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler bottom shelf in kitchen across from cook line with debris present. Food debris present on shelves in upright black refrigerator in back of kitchen.
22-16-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen by back door. No small flying insects observed La ding on food/food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed trash can blocking hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed trash can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Upon inspection observed clean equipment shelf next to 3 compartment sink with food debris build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from cook line with door gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice hot holding. Temperature 79f. Operator removed standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed side of fryer and hand cart next to fryer with heavy grease build up. Top of multiple upright coolers/freezers with debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white and black reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen with food debris present.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach in cooler with standing water present at bottom of cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Upon inspection observed hand washing sink in wait station with water slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baan Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baan Thai on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baan Thai?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baan Thai.
How does Baan Thai compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?
Baan Thai most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.
Has Baan Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baan Thai have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baan Thai 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 Baan Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baan Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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