Thai 2 Express
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
33
Score
Thai 2 Express appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Thai 2 Express' latest score of 33 falls below the Lake Worth average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In kitchen on crash cart raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago and held at room temperature until cooked and served. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In walk in freezer Bags of cooked chicken stored inside old raw chicken card board boxes. Discussed with operator who removed product from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding)per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight. Operator stats cooler stopped working yesterday most products moved to freezer yesterday and frozen solid a few products left in walk in cooler. See stop sale. In kitchen on crash cart fresh garlic and oil (87F - Cold Holding)per operator product not portioned or prepared today and removed from refrigeration approximately 3 hours ago and held at room temperature until served. Discussed with operator who moved product to walk in freezer to chill and provided operator time is a public health control form. In flip top cooler beans sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately3 hours operator moved product to walk in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding)per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight. Operator stats cooler stopped working yesterday most products moved to freezer yesterday and frozen solid a few products left in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dishwashing area no running water discussed with operator who turned on water supply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Establishment has no written procedures for vomit or diarrhea clean up provided clean up poster to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in freezer large tub of raw cut pork (67F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 1:00 to 66F at 2:35. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Discussed with operator who moved product to shallow metal pan to allow for faster rate of cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training for one employee. 2 owner operators have certified food manager certification. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in freezer bags of chicken wontons prepared onsite not date marked per operator products prepared 2 days ago. Discussed date marking with operator who added label to containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink clear spray bottle containing bleach not labeled discussed with operator who added label to container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
30
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw beef 46°, bean sprouts 45° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....egg wash above flour, sauce at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by shelf at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee testing food with bare hands while preparing food. Discussed with employee.
12B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.... Thawing frozen chicken at room temperature in 3 compartment sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above panko seasoning in the walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with prepared product from yesterday. Operator labeled properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle in standing water of 72°F. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized and stored dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
74
Oct 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai 2 Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai 2 Express on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai 2 Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai 2 Express.
How does Thai 2 Express compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Thai 2 Express most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Thai 2 Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai 2 Express have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai 2 Express 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 Thai 2 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai 2 Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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