Kaya

618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Korean

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kaya, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Kaya is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ August 15/2024. Initials RS

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light under hood

36-62-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 2-24

16-37-1

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Front dish machine tested multiple times less than 160° Will use back dish machine until front is repaired **Warning**

22-49-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side splitter missing vacuum breaker

29-42-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Provided form for employees. Present employees signed **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.No thermometer or high temperature test strips used for dish machine.

16-37-1

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Cleaned utensils stored on wooden baskets located by bar.

24-07-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Dead clams stored on walk in cooler.

01B-10-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Nov 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaya on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaya?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kaya.

How does Kaya compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Kaya most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Kaya's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kaya 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 Kaya inspected?

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

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