Isan Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
70
Score
Isan Thai Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Isan Thai Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 for operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Observed cardboard on lower shelf at front counter in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed gaps in ceiling in rear preparation area and dishmachine area.
36-32-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed nothing covered test sign at hand sink in dishmachine area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored over cook duck in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cooked duck. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine solution wiping cloth sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm stored near clean pots on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the seating license in display expired 12/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for ground peanuts not stored above the food on the cook line. The scoop was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the hand sink near the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors in the storage area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in the handwash sink behind the front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from the air conditioner in the dish area..
29-11-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean container lids without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink behind the front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent near the salad prep reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the dessert reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoops stored in 75F standing water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink at the front counter, the entrance to the kitchen, and in the dish area. The operator was emailed handwashing signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Rear exit in the storage area not protected with a self-closing door device.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed the product used for crab rangoon is crab flavored seafood made from surimi. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided the hand sinks with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a can with no label in the back storage area. The operator discarded the unlabeled can. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dish area. Observed a ceiling tile missing above the hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vent above the salad reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the lights above the rice cookers at the entrance to the kitchen not protected with a proper shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the hand sink at the front counter. Observed no handwashing sign for the hand sink in the dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - The rear exit is not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat cut vegetables in the reach in cooler in the dish area. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the front counter. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the dish area. The operator provided paper towels at the handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed the product used for crab rangoon artificially crab flavored seafood with crab extract. The invoice states crabmeat, imitation salad flakes. The operator is labeling the menus to indicate the use of imitation crab. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above the reach in cooler soiled with a n accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed an ice scoop stored in a soiled container at the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop and container for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - The rear exit is not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
52
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on 2-door stand up reach in cooler repaired with tape. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Observed gasket on 2-door stand up reach in cooler repaired with tape **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped/torn tin foil lining shelf at entry to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Observed ripped/torn tin foil lining shelf at entry to kitchen **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of building not protected with self closing device. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of building not protected with self closing device. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Isan Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Isan Thai Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Isan Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Isan Thai Restaurant.
How does Isan Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Isan Thai Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Isan Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isan Thai Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Isan Thai Restaurant 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 Isan Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Isan Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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