Pattaya Thai
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pattaya Thai stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Pattaya Thai trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( sauce) Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in tall cooler . Manager relocated food for restaurant and designated the bottom shelf for employee food only **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (79 F ) next to rice warmer in kitchen .Manager discarded water from container **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf in storage room . Employee inverted food containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener spray stored next to the to-go containers stored in a bag in the storage room. Manager relocated spray **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Dish machine run three times and manager primes machine 0 ppm chlorine . Manager set up triple sink 100 ppm chlorine and to schedule service this day **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator. Manager placed employee food inside a container and labeled container for employee food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food ( plastic bottle of water ) stored on floor in the front counter area . Manager relocated bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink inside room in hallway . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Ceiling tiles in kitchen and food storage not smooth , non-porous , durable and easily cleanable **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine added to front counter , hand wash sink removed from front line food prep area to accommodate the new tall three door glass cooler . Beverage station moved from front line to front counter area .
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - water purifier for drinks attached to faucet and ice cubes inside the hand wash sink in front counter area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only .
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink inside room in hallway . Reviewed with manager
36-24-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in three glass door cooler in front line area . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Reviewed with manager
36-37-5
70
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) in the three door reaching cooler. Manager removed and placed in reach in freezer Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over box of spring rolls in reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Raw chicken over produce in reach in cooler next to the door to enter kitchen. Manager properly rearranged food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in three door reach in cooler is stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures.
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Partially cooked chicken not monitored. Manager provided with written procedures
03C-92-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on the floor by back door. Manager stored it in dry shelf by the back door **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Partially cooked chicken no labeled
02D-01-5
43
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. 10 ppm operator corrected to 50 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo shoots
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half at 46f in front cooler . Recked at 3:21pm 45 f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in coolers in the front and back kitchen Thank you bags in back freezer
14-31-5
Basic - Employee beverage in front counter in bar area Lemonade. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items car keys stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and in bar handling wash sink. No hand wash signs in men's restroom and Ladies restroom. Provided operator with sign and operator hung up **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler by kitchen door Unwashed lettuce above cooked chicken
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Panko not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Half and half at wait station opened 3/4/24, dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present observed handling food with no one present with valid CFM, recommend additional staff obtain food manager training
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At entrance to kitchen 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen and wait station
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
55
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for Susan - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 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. -Tested at 0ppm twice, discussed using three compartment sink sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 16 live roaches under three compartment sink, and under tiles near three compartment sink and dish machine area inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled food equipment container to store nuts near stove inside kitchen. -Interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with food debris inside kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Coffee cup and cell phone stored above Food storage equipment near reach in cooler inside kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -Hood inside kitchen above stove and fryers soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors soiled with built up food debris and grease Inside kitchen under equipment on cooks line and near three compartment sink. -Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken inside kitchen near swinging door. Discussed with manager. -Walls behind equipment inside kitchen soiled with buildup food and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 Dead roach inside wooden glass holder in wait station area outside kitchen door. -1 Dead roach under dish machine inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back screen door has a gap at the bottom and top. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Manager cooking food without a hair restraint. Discussed with manager **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed green peppers above ready to eat noodles and homemade sauces inside reach in cooler in wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pattaya Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pattaya Thai on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pattaya Thai?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pattaya Thai.
How does Pattaya Thai compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pattaya Thai most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pattaya Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pattaya Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pattaya Thai 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 Pattaya Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pattaya Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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