Mint Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mint Thai Cuisine stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Punta Gorda facility scores 82, putting Mint Thai Cuisine on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
74
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with no label at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed curry sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer bucket on shelf off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed open gallon of milk at reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handle with sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the thermometer towards the front of Reach in Cooler by the door. **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
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 handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed the food item under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by placing a hair restraint over their hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to Make Table. Operator replaced the container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator replaced with a clean wiping cloth container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken at room temperature at prep sink. Operator placed the food item under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple flour containers at prep area.. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mint Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mint Thai Cuisine on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mint Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mint Thai Cuisine.
How does Mint Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Mint Thai Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Mint Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mint Thai Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mint Thai Cuisine 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 Mint Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mint Thai Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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