Pinto Thai Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
90
Score
Pinto Thai Bistro appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Pinto Thai Bistro is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slots where packaged foods sit in machine soiled. Operator stated he will come by on Monday to clean.
22-02-4
90
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked sticky rice in walk in cooler dated 12-27-2025. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing edible garnish on ready to eat noodles with bare hands Inspector intervened and had employee wash hands and use gloves when touching ready to eat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chlorine next to chicken slicer. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bib near mop sink without back flow device. Operator was able to provide back flow for threaded hose Bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine without label on it. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 65F. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters above grill area soiled with grease. Employee stated the cleaners were expected this weekend. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed sticker on clean container located on clean dry rack. Employee removed sticker and washed container. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
37
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line tofu. Manager will remove paper towels from tofu. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to hose Bibb near mop sink with back flow incorrectly installed before splitter. Back flow device will need to be on both sides of threads. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under large pots of soups that were cooling. Manager will remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
70
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb above mop sink without a back flow device. Observed at mop sink threaded faucet without back flow device.
29-34-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
74
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to allow to dry. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on small cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of noodles stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager had employee remove and remake chemical sanitizer solution. Took second test at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
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. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cabbage drop one of the cabbage leaves and pick up and proceeded to continue to handle cabbage. Spoke to manager se intervened and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored in walk-in cooler over unwashed broccoli. Manager removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 55F sitting on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and placed back into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food in flip top cooler without washing hands. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large container of raw shrimp thawing on push cart. Manager placed raw shrimp under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
33
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons stored in standing warm water ( 110F) by rice cooker. Employee began heating up the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
95
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice made on 11/29 in walk in cooler not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Chef confirmed 11/29 was the date rice was cooked. Chef discarded rice.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (68F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated rice was taking out of the cooler and placed at room temperature an hour ago. Chef moved rice to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. house made spring rolls (76F-cooling ) at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated rolls were prepared at noon from already cooked food and placed at room temperature. Chef discarded food.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. house made spring rolls (76F-cooling ) at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated rolls were prepared at noon from already cooked food and placed at room temperature. Chef discarded food. See stop sale
03D-06-5
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/ Certified manager not present during inspection 5 food handler employees present. Certified manager came in at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinto Thai Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinto Thai Bistro on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinto Thai Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinto Thai Bistro.
How does Pinto Thai Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Pinto Thai Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Pinto Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinto Thai Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pinto Thai Bistro 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 Pinto Thai Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinto Thai Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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