Eim Thai
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2026
64
Score
Eim Thai has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “water with a temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on top of noodles in reach in cooler, operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water running at 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor, operator placed on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One containers lid is cracked in reach in cooler.
14-11-5
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used directly with bean sprouts.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. All employees stepped out of food truck for inspection, when they stepped back in no one washed hands but started to cooks foods.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water was off at beginning of inspection, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only certificates for managers are expired. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in water at 74F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Table near doorway not sealed.
14-47-4
47
Jan 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) in top part of cooler. tofu (44F - Cold Holding) item in cooler that is constantly opened and closed. Operator placed bags of ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (118F - Hot Holding); tofu (113F - Hot Holding) employee placed items in coolers or rapidly drop temperature to below 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 manager expired 4/2023. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in cooler on top shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pack of employee doughnuts on top of reach in cooler by Three compartment sink.
08B-49-4
61
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Malee Van Arnam 4/20/2023
53A-03-7
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. 1 employee expired and 1 on cash register.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The latch that holds the rice hot holding unit shut.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic drawer inside stand up reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under stand up reach in cooler. Wooden piece by rice maker and Three compartment sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown Togo boxes.
25-06-4
67
Jan 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eim Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eim Thai on file is from Jan 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eim Thai?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eim Thai.
How does Eim Thai compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Eim Thai most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Eim Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eim Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eim Thai means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Eim Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eim Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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