Golden Thai Restaurant

977 State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Golden Thai Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Longwood restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided via email - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp over cut cabbage at reach in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided via email
51-13-4
67
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - bag of beef thawing together with bag of chicken in triple sink. Operator removed beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - half and half (45 - Cold Holding). Employee moved to cooler kitchen cooler for better cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. -provided printed copy to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided printed copy to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wontons lined with paper towel at reach in cooler across from triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall where cooking equipment is at on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. Operator set up triple sink **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wontons lined with paper towel at reach in cooler across from triple sink
14-86-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Printed operator handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall where cooking equipment is at on cooks line
36-27-5
55
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. 0 ppm
22-41-4
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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese mix
02C-02-5
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door
35B-13-4
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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.0 ppm sanitizer is out at the source . Operator replaced
22-41-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3 compartment sink not draining.
29-20-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Thai Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Thai Restaurant.

How does Golden Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

Golden Thai Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Longwood average of 87.

Has Golden Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Thai Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Thai Restaurant 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 Golden Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.