Pilin Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Pilin Thai Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Altamonte Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sprouts in cook line reach in cooler 56 less than 1 hour. Per operator product was on counter during lunch rush. Advised.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee cracked raw egg into wok, continued cooking then handled to go container without washing hands. Advised.
12A-27-4
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. -newest employee has not read and signed.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling tiles in kitchen not all smooth and cleanable. 1 broken, some acoustic tiles.
36-37-5
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -red, yellow, masson curries (44-45F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken portions above frozen vegetables, dumplings in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow liquid in spray bottle at host stand. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of eggs, onions on walk in cooler floor under shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover slightly soiled in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Duck over pork in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Boccoli in kitchen. Advised. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored in a soiled container on,Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar container..
14-01-5
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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 portioned ground beef stored above wonton wrapper and raw chicken stored above vegetable spring rolls. Advised to order food correctly in reach in freezers.
08A-17-6
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Ice chute has buildup on interior right side.
22-02-4
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. - Ventilation hood has slight grease buildup above wok station. - Walk in cooler ceiling has slight dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - Acoustic tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw crab meat in reach in freezer. Raw beef and raw chicken over veggie burgers.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red curry 44F, milk 44 F in walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Large delivery day product closest to door.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu on top of steam table 95F less than 4 hours
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Clorox wipes stored on dry storage shelf next to canned goods and over food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states red snapper. Facility serving scarlet snapper. Operator corrected menus. **Corrected On-Site**
52-04-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debri on floor behind rice cooker.
36-73-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard soiled on shelf near fryer.
14-45-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris build up on suppression tank and wall around pressure tank. Corner of wall by prep table peeling.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on fryer. Debris build up on-underside of make table lid. Debris build up on exterior of rice cooker Walk in cooler fan cover has dust build up.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornstarch and sugar
10-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Cup holding ice scoop was soiled **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pilin Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pilin Thai Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pilin Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pilin Thai Restaurant.
How does Pilin Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Pilin Thai Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Pilin Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pilin Thai Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pilin Thai Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pilin Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pilin Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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