Chang Kao Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Chang Kao Thai Cuisine appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed in reach in cooler main kitchen garlic in oil 74°F raw chicken 55°F Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed both item in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: No proof provided **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line butter (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all products had been placed in the reach in cooler on 7/22/25. Educated Person in charge on cold holding . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all product.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
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.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anurak **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Person in charge stated in had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed it back in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler . Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over fryer and grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area and Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area by fountain beverage station ice machine bin with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish-machine in back kitchen area .
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers behind front bar area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled cooking container in side microwave wave encrusted with dried food particles. Person in charge discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler across from wok line and Walk in cooler. Observed microwave door opener soiled in main kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chang Kao Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chang Kao Thai Cuisine on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chang Kao Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chang Kao Thai Cuisine.
How does Chang Kao Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Chang Kao Thai Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Chang Kao Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chang Kao Thai Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chang Kao Thai Cuisine 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 Chang Kao Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chang Kao Thai Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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