Pu Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pu Thai Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other North Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 at 0ppm at dishwasher. Operator changed out empty sanitizer bucket for full one. Now sanitizer is 100ppm chlorine at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container with no handle used as a scoop in dry rice bin. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers not inverted on cook's line. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar/salt unlabeled in prep area.
02D-01-5
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 crack raw shell egg into pan, pick up clean utensils, then pick up clean plate to serve food without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wash cloth under cutting board on cook's line.
21-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored over ready to eat sliced cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved cheese to shelf with other ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low pressure in men's bathroom hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soup containers used as a scoop in bulk rice bins. Operator removed and put scoops with handles in rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed unshielded bulb clipped to pipe over prep table on cook's line.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers on cook's line not inverted. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of Pepto-Bismel and eye cleaner in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator removed the bottles of medication from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket and primed sanitizer switch. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner placed label on sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in mens restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
50
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bean sprouts in water on counter by reach in cooler at 60F. Operator said they were rinsed 2 hours prior. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat noodles in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on cooks line on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm chlorine by host stand. Operator added sanitizer and now reads 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven and fryer on cooks line. Operator moved tongs to counter top. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pu Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pu Thai Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pu Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pu Thai Restaurant.
How does Pu Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Pu Thai Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Pu Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pu Thai Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pu Thai Restaurant 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 Pu Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pu Thai Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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