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Ka Pao Thai

550 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw Ste 16, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Ka Pao Thai, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Walton Beach sits at 96, putting Ka Pao Thai on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. DM sanitizer reading 0 ppm on inspector and operator test strips. Operator called for repairs. Alternative sanitizing set up with chlorine in triple sink.
22-41-4
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 chlorine Chlorine container changed during the inspection. 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. 28-27-5 Observed: Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto ground. Common area grease trap for strip plaza overflowed . Sewage overflow observed on ground behind establishment. Fort Walton Beach sanitation workers pumped the grease trap and conducted mitigation procedures to include cleanup, sand and Lyme . No evidence of backup into the restaurant. Priority: High Priority
28-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and heavy grease buildup observed under fryers.
36-73-4
70
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed bowl resting in large rice container in kitchen. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed employee without hair restraint in cook line area. Operator placed hair in hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ka Pao Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ka Pao Thai on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ka Pao Thai?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ka Pao Thai.

How does Ka Pao Thai compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Ka Pao Thai most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Ka Pao Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ka Pao Thai have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ka Pao 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 Ka Pao Thai inspected?

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

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