Little Thai Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Little Thai Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Tarpon Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler - cooked duck (44F - Cold Holding), operator purchased 2 days ago, moved to freezer.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white vertical freezer in kitchen- raw shrimp in plastic wrap over precooked egg rolls, raw pork over precook pot stickers, operator rearranged freezer correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in glass door cooler at wait station , opened 2 days ago.
02C-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In black vertical freezer - unwashed bell peppers and broccoli over cut bell peppers and onions, operator rearranged cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish and beef. None of the food items were commercially packaged. Operator corrected. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. Dishmachine ran 2 times 0ppm. Operator primed dish machine twice, both readings 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Discontinue use of dishmachine until dishmachine is sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board in flip top and white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice cooked 2 days ago not date marked. Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two raw shell eggs are cracked. Observed operator discard eggs. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from gas stove is stained with food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle located at wait station containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Silverware stored below paper towel dispenser is exposed to drip from hands. Operator removed silverware from under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open can of coke on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded coke can and in the process of cleaning and sanitizing the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected reach-in freezer near customer restrooms. Discussed with operator adding lock to freezer.
08B-63-4
58
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cut carrots in reach-in cooler in dry-storage area. Operator placed raw beef below carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above cooks line.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Silverware in wait station area is exposed to splash from paper towels.
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two containers of carrots stored in refrigerator in dry-storage area not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Two commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaging tuna is completely thawed. Operator discarded. Stop-sale not warranted. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
50
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers, reach in freezer, in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
21-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled throughout kitchen
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Thai Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Thai Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Thai Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Thai Cafe.
How does Little Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Little Thai Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Little Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Thai Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Thai Cafe 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 Little Thai Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Thai Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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