Palm Thai
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Palm Thai eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed sanitizing in the three compartment sink until machine is fixed. Tested sink at 100ppm.
22-41-4
86
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 36 lbs cooked white rice 74F at 3:20pm, cooked at 9am.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 36 lbs cooked white rice 74F at 3:20pm, cooked at 9am.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs 78F at 3:33pm left out at 9am,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 78F at 3:33pm left out at 9am.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line Employee handwash sink blocked by two stools. Employee relocated stools during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front line used to store plastic container. Employee removed container during time of inspection. Water filter attached to Employee handwash sink at back kitchen area next to ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
45
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken in reachin cooler on cookline Employee placed raw beef in front of cooked chicken in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on shelf above sale food in back kitchen Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Container of oil stored on floor in back kitchen Employee placed on shelf 3 cases of oil stored on floor in lobby next to chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw beef thaw at room temperature Employee placed in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer stored on lobby adjacent to restroom
08B-63-4
67
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed cups from rice and sugar bins leaving only the scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over zucchini in reachin cooler Corrected observed employee move to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover rice noodles in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food build up and grease on cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a bottle of mouth washed stored on dry storage shelf with sale food Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of sugar stored on floor under ice machine
08B-47-4
70
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Thai on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Thai?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palm Thai.
How does Palm Thai compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Palm Thai most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Palm Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Thai have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palm 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 Palm Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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